Executive Director, Physical Facilities Management

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• Health & Wellness : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance : PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
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The Executive Director of Physical Facilities Management (PFM) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of Howard University’s facilities operations and physical assets. Reporting to the Vice President for Capital Planning & Facilities Management, the Executive Director is responsible for directing daily facilities operations, overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets, managing external service contracts, and guiding University-wide space planning. This position ensures that the University’s buildings, infrastructure, and grounds are safe, reliable, efficient, and aligned with Howard’s mission and long-term strategic priorities.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY :

Supervises directors, managers, professional staff, skilled trades, custodial teams, contractors, and other personnel engaged in facilities management and space planning.

NATURE AND SCOPE :

Internal contacts include senior leadership, academic deans, and administrative units to ensure facilities operations and space utilization align with institutional priorities. External contacts include architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, utilities, and regulatory agencies to oversee compliance, project execution, and contractual agreements. The role also requires close collaboration with Howard University Hospital and inter-agency partners, as joint projects and shared facilities work will be prevalent.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES :

CORE COMPETENCIES :

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, architecture, or related field and eight (8) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, contract administration, and budget oversight; or a Master’s degree with five (5) years of directly related experience. Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) credential from the Association of Physical Plant Administrators (APPA) is strongly preferred, reflecting advanced expertise and commitment to professional excellence in educational facilities management.

Compliance Salary Range Disclosure

Compensation Range : $140,000 - $190,000