Area Manager, Management Operations Manager

Overview

Harvard University Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Posted: 2/20/26
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Location:

Cambridge, MA

Area Manager, Center for Government & International Studies+ (002338SR)

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Note: This description includes the two posted roles in the provided text; see sections below for each role's details.

Location:

Cambridge, MA

Area Manager is responsible for facility management of 20+ buildings, 776,000 sq. ft., and an annual operational budget of 10+ million. The building portfolio includes classrooms, administrative offices, faculty departments, library collections, research centers, and loading docks.

• Provides leadership, supervision, and guidance to Building Managers and Administrative Coordinators to support the portfolio
• Prepares and monitors annual building budgets (close, constant budget monitoring for all buildings/budgets and reporting to OPRP Finance)
• Establishes preventative maintenance programs; oversees processes needed for maintenance, emergency repairs, safety programs, and renovations
• Ability and skill set to understand building systems; requests, works with, and understands vendor quotes
• Analyses, plans, schedules, and manages multiple projects and renovations, including some capital projects
• Reviews computer-based HVAC, security, and fire systems; monitors safety compliance; coordinates inspections; ensures compliance with codes and regulations
• Directs and oversees day-to-day activity of custodial staff, mail clerks, building trades, and contractors to ensure timely, cost-effective, and correct completion of work
• Maintains building security through access control, security procedures, and locking devices
• Responds to emergency situations as appropriate during both working and off-hours
• Carries out programs of the Office of Physical Resources

This is an on-campus critical position.

Ability to perform daily physical activity, including walking to and from various buildings, climbing multiple sets of stairs, and walking between rooms on each floor to inspect the physical condition of the building.

• 8+ years’ experience in the management of physical facilities, including vendor and/or staff supervision experience

• Excellent communication skills; ability to assess needs, set priorities, and deal with stressful situations
• Computer skills necessary, including proficiency in work order systems, daily maintenance, invoice processing, budget, and payroll management
• Must enjoy working with students
• Experience in the management of physical facilities in a University setting preferred

• Standard Hours/
  
  Schedule:
  
  35 hours per week
• Compensation Range/Rate:
  Salary grade 58; the salary will be determined based on the position and the candidate’s relevant experience
• Visa Sponsorship Information:
  Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Posted: 2/13/26
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Location:

Cambridge, MA

Energy & Facilities (E&F) operates and manages Harvard’s energy supplies, district energy plants, and utility infrastructures; 24/7 facilities-related call and dispatch center; and a broad portfolio of services including building maintenance, landscaping, custodial, engineering, and sustainability services. Engineering & Utilities (E&U) operates and manages energy supplies and district energy facilities, a 24/7 call/dispatch center, and provides engineering and technical services.

• Directly oversee and supervise all aspects of plant operations, personnel, maintenance, safety, environmental compliance and operational performance
• Ensure plant production capability, flexibility, reliability, safety and economic operation
• Oversee and report all activities during assigned watch; maintain…