Director, Facilities Engineering & Maintenance - Facilities Planning & Management

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Base pyy commensurate with experience; salary rang...
Not specified
Licensed mechanical engineer required
15 years facilities engineering experience
Rfp development and contract administration
The Director of Facilities Engineering & Maintenance at Washington University in St. Louis will lead engineering and maintenance operations across campus, ensuring reliable and safe infrastructure. The role requires extensive experience in facilities management and a focus on operational excellence, financial stewardship, and team leadership

Job Summary

  • The Director provides strategic university-wide leadership for engineering and maintenance operations across the campus and its satellite locations.
  • This role is accountable for ensuring the reliability, safety, and resilience of mission-critical infrastructure while overseeing RFP development and service contract administration.
  • Benefits include up to 22 days of vacation, competitive health insurance packages, and a defined contribution retirement savings plan starting at 7%.

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The Director of Facilities Engineering & Maintenance at Washington University in St. Louis will lead engineering and maintenance operations across campus, ensuring reliable and safe infrastructure. The role requires extensive experience in facilities management and a focus on operational excellence, financial stewardship, and team leadership.

Salary

Base pay commensurate with experience; Salary range reflects Grade G17; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Licensed Mechanical Engineer required
  • 15 years facilities engineering experience
  • RFP development and contract administration
  • Budget management and financial controls
  • Emergency management and business continuity
  • Safety compliance and regulatory adherence

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
  • Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) driver's license
  • Minimum 15 years progressively responsible experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
  • Master's degree preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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