Mount Holyoke College

Mount Holyoke College

Facilities Operations Director

Mount Holyoke College - Main Campus, USA · Director · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$127k-$147kDetected 105 days ago
Financial ModelingForecastingResearchLeadershipMentoringOSHA

About the role

  • Our dedicated team of 140 FTEs spans various trades-from Mechanical and Central Heat to Grounds and EH&S-to ensure the excellence of 60+ major buildings.
  • Reporting to the Associate VP of Facilities, the Facilities Operations Director provides strategic leadership for the college's physical environment.
  • The Operations Director will provide direct leadership and mentorship to the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) trade supervisors and their teams.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the college's decarbonization efforts by identifying and implementing high-impact efficiency strategies and long-term energy conservation measures (ECMs).
  • Maintain and optimize Building Automation Systems (BAS) and collaborate with Capital Planning on plant upgrades from design through commissioning.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Energy Engineering (or equivalent professional experience).
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in maintaining complex institutional/commercial facilities, including direct management of central utility plants (heating and chiller).
  • Deep knowledge of HVAC systems, steam/hydronic distribution, and high proficiency with BAS.
  • For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

Nice to have

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Massachusetts Second Class Steam Engineer License.
  • Key Competencies
  • Proven ability to mentor and motivate a diverse technical staff.
  • Proficiency in financial modeling and engineering software to justify capital projects.
  • Skilled in managing complex energy upgrades from concept to final acceptance.
  • Ability to translate complex technical data for senior leadership, vendors, and trade staff alike.
  • Physical Requirements

Compensation

  • 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary)

Benefits

  • 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Disability and Leave Benefits
  • Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)
  • Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)
  • Generous Paid Time Off

Company info

  • Facilities Management supports the College mission by maintaining over 2 million square feet and 300 acres of campus property.
  • We are committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2037.
  • To reach this goal, we are replacing our fossil-fuel steam system with a state-of-the-art geo-exchange district energy system, paired with aggressive energy demand reduction and system optimization across campus.

This listing is sourced directly from Mount Holyoke College's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.