Director, Facilities Engineering & Maintenance - Facilities Planning & Management

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, MO, US
Base pyy commensurate with experience; not specifi...
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Licensed mechanical engineer required
15 years facilities engineering experience
Rfp development and contract management
** Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Director of Facilities Engineering & Maintenance to lead engineering and maintenance operations across its campus and satellite locations. The ideal candidate will be a licensed Mechanical Engineer with at least 15 years of experience in facilities leadership, focusing on operational excellence and team accountability. **

Job Summary

  • The Director provides strategic university-wide leadership for engineering and maintenance operations across the campus and satellite locations.
  • This role ensures the reliability, safety, and resilience of mission-critical infrastructure while overseeing RFP development and service contract administration.
  • WashU Medicine offers competitive benefits including up to 22 days of vacation, health insurance packages, and tuition coverage for employees and families.

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** Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Director of Facilities Engineering & Maintenance to lead engineering and maintenance operations across its campus and satellite locations. The ideal candidate will be a licensed Mechanical Engineer with at least 15 years of experience in facilities leadership, focusing on operational excellence and team accountability. **

Salary

Base pay commensurate with experience; Not specified; Benefits include 22 days vacation, health insurance, 403(b) retirement plan starting at 7%, and tuition coverage.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Licensed Mechanical Engineer required
  • 15 years facilities engineering experience
  • RFP development and contract management
  • Budget management and financial controls
  • Emergency response and business continuity
  • Regulatory compliance and environmental safety

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
  • 15 years progressively responsible experience
  • Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) driver's license
  • Experience with institutions of similar size and complexity

Work Rights

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