Director of Major Maintenance and Projects, Office of Facilities and Operations

Kean University • Union, NJ

6d • $120,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President for Facilities and HVAC, the Director (Director 3) provides strategic and operational leadership for a diverse portfolio of facilities, infrastructure, and operational projects within the Office of Facilities and Operations. Projects include renovations, equipment replacements, departmental relocations, space reconfigurations, major capital improvements, and technology implementations. The Director oversees project planning and prioritization, personnel and resource coordination, budgets, schedules, and delivery, ensuring alignment with university standards and priorities.

Working with Operations, Facilities, Campus Planning, and other stakeholders, the Director leads cross-functional project teams, coordinates interdependent activities, resolves challenges, and establishes consistent project management practices. The role manages multiple projects of varying scope and complexity in a dynamic, collaborative environment and advances initiatives supporting the University's teaching, learning, and research mission. Related duties may be assigned.

The position is performed on site at a Kean campus location and requires travel and a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours. It is considered essential, and the Director assists the Assistant Vice President and Vice President in crisis, weather, and emergency response. Employment may require work at any New Jersey campus location or affiliated work site, with assignments based on operational and university needs. Newly hired employees must establish a principal residence in New Jersey within 365 days of hire, in accordance with the New Jersey First Act.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college; required education may be substituted with required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Driver’s license valid in the State of New Jersey.
• Three years of professional experience in project or program management, with direct involvement leading diverse projects and initiatives. This experience must include facilities and construction work, departmental moves and relocations, technology or software implementations, and/or operational improvements.
• Experience concurrently managing multiple efforts, including budgeting and cost tracking; scope and schedule development; the RFP and bidding process; vendor and contractor management; and familiarity with Federal, State, and Local building code requirements as they relate to facilities projects.
• Ability to perform essential physical functions, including driving, walking long and short distances, standing for long durations indoors and outdoors, bending or stooping, occasionally lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to work on site at a Kean campus location, travel, and work a flexible schedule that includes evening and weekend hours.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective devices, including gloves, eye protection or face shield, dust mask, N95 respiratory protection, hearing protection, and a lab coat or apron.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) certification.
• Experience in higher education or a similar multiple-building institutional environment.
• Experience leading technology and software implementations or large-scale moves in addition to facilities projects.
• A degree in Project or Program Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for facilities, infrastructure, and operational projects.
• Plan and prioritize projects, and coordinate personnel and resources, budgets, schedules, and delivery.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and coordinate interdependent project activities with Operations, Facilities, Campus Planning, and other stakeholders.
• Resolve project challenges and establish consistent project management practices.
• Manage multiple projects of varying scope and complexity, including renovations, equipment replacements, departmental relocations, space reconfigurations, capital improvements, and technology implementations.
• Assist the Assistant Vice President and Vice President with crisis, weather, and emergency response.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• The position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan, and benefits for work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director