Director, Facilities Engineering & Maintenance - Facilities Planning & Management

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Base pyy commensurate with experience; grade g17 r...
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Licensed mechanical engineer
15 years facilities engineering experience
Rfp development and contract administration
** Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Director of Facilities Engineering & Maintenance to lead strategic operations across campus. The ideal candidate should possess a Mechanical Engineering license, extensive experience in facilities management, and strong leadership skills. **

Job Summary

  • The Director provides strategic, university-wide leadership for engineering and maintenance operations across the campus and satellite locations.
  • The role requires a licensed Mechanical Engineer with at least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities engineering and maintenance leadership.
  • Benefits include up to 22 days of vacation, competitive health insurance, and tuition coverage for employees and their families.

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** Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Director of Facilities Engineering & Maintenance to lead strategic operations across campus. The ideal candidate should possess a Mechanical Engineering license, extensive experience in facilities management, and strong leadership skills. **

Salary

Base pay commensurate with experience; Grade G17 range applies; Not specified bonus/equity details

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Licensed Mechanical Engineer
  • 15 years facilities engineering experience
  • RFP development and contract administration
  • Budget management for facilities operations
  • Emergency management and business continuity
  • Regulatory compliance for environmental systems

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in Engineering
  • Collaborative leadership style
  • Continuous improvement approach
  • Executive communication skills
  • Risk mitigation strategies
  • Team accountability culture

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) driver's license
  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred
  • 15 years relevant experience required
  • 10 years at similar institution size

Work Rights

Not specified

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