Senior Director - Facilities Services

Senior Director - Facilities Services

Location:

Greater Boston, MA

Job Function:
Facilities Services

Employment Status:
Regular, Full-Time, Exempt

• Develop and Maintain Standard Operating Procedures:
  Create, update, and manage standard operating procedures for new and existing assets to ensure compliance and a systematic approach to asset management.
• Priority Management:
  Effectively manage competing priorities, allocating and optimizing time to ensure targets and timelines are met.
• Vendor Coordination:
  Manage and coordinate vendors in response to service requests by tenants for minor repairs and general facility renovation.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with janitorial staff, vendors, and contractors to ensure proper follow-through for work orders, repairs, and maintenance of buildings.
• Maintenance Recordkeeping:
  Ensure that vendors maintain accurate maintenance repair logs and records, utilizing company systems and familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), including MRI Angus.
• Capital Improvement Recommendations:
  Recommend capital improvements and operational changes for existing facilities to further the Company's corporate sustainability goals and ensure assets are best-in-market Class A life science buildings.
• Tenant Communication:
  Arrange proper communication with tenants to ensure maintenance and repairs are handled properly and efficiently.
• Technical Support:
  Provide or assist in technical support for facilities maintenance, working with vendors to identify and correct various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) issues.
• Mechanical and Security System Monitoring:
  Monitor and troubleshoot building mechanical systems and security systems, including some emergency response duties.
• Capital Construction Project Planning:
  Provide or assist in the planning and implementation of capital construction projects, particularly as they relate to building support and maintenance.
• Tenant and Contractor Coordination:
  Coordinate with tenants, tenant contractors, and landlord's contractors to complete various projects.
• Integrated Facilities Management:
  Integrate hard- and soft-service skills into facility management practices, ensuring a holistic approach to building operations and tenant satisfaction.
• MEP Systems Oversight:
  Oversee the operation, maintenance, and optimization of MEP systems, ensuring their reliability, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, or related technical field.
• Knowledge of building systems, including MEP, systems commissioning, and systems design.
• At least 10-20 years of relevant experience in facilities management or a related field.
• Working knowledge in property management, building design, and/or real estate, with an interest in lab space highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Familiarity with computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), building management systems (BMS), and maintenance work request systems a plus.
• Client service-oriented attitude a must.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient problem-solving and analytical skills and ability to follow directions.
• Knowledge of thermal metering and other utility submetering.
• Demonstrated experience in integrating both hard- and soft-service skills into facility management practices.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, including their operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Technical skills in MEP system design, installation, and commissioning.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to MEP systems, such as ASHRAE, NFPA, and local building codes.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers, contractors, and vendors to ensure MEP systems meet performance requirements and compliance standards.

• Expected base salary range: $130,000 to $160,000 USD annually, plus annual discretionary bonus.
• 100% company-paid premiums (top-tier health, dental, and vision plan for you and your family).
• Generous 401(k) profit sharing plan.
• Significant paid…