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

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Office of Facilities and Operations

Director of Major Maintenance and Projects

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 range from renovations, equipment replacements, departmental relocations, and space reconfigurations to major capital improvements and technology implementations.

The Director oversees project planning, prioritization, personnel and resource coordination, budgets, schedules, and delivery, ensuring alignment with university standards and priorities. Working collaboratively 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 to ensure efficient, accountable, and successful project execution.

The successful candidate brings strong project management skills, sound judgment, and a practical, solutions-oriented approach to managing multiple projects of varying scope and complexity in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Through effective leadership and disciplined execution, the Director advances initiatives that support the University's mission of teaching, learning, and research and performs related duties as required.

This employee is expected to work on site at one of the Kean campus locations. This position requires travel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours. This position is considered essential and assists the Assistant Vice President and Vice President with response in crisis, weather and emergency situations.

Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree; a driver’s license valid in the State of New Jersey; and three years of professional experience in project or program management, with direct involvement in leading diverse projects and initiatives, including facilities and construction work, departmental moves and relocations, technology or software implementations, and/or operational improvements is required. Such experience must include concurrent management of multiple efforts: 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. Preferred qualifications include: Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) certification; experience in higher education or similar multiple building institutional environment; experience leading technology and software implementations or large scale moves in addition to facilities projects; and a degree in Project or Program Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, Business, Information Systems, or a related field. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute required experience on a year-for-year basis.

This position also requires the ability to perform essential functions that require physical activity including, but not limited to: driving, walking long and short distances, standing for long durations of time outdoors/indoors, bending and/or stooping, occasionally lifting/carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds and climbing stairs. The work environment will expose the Director to chemicals, heat, noise, odor, and dust.  The Director will be expected to wear appropriate personal protective devices including gloves, eye protection/face shield, dust mask, N95 respiratory protection, hearing protection and a lab coat or apron.

Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made.  Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, the annual salary range for this position is: $120,000 to $135,000. This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to our Kean University Benefits website. 

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Additional Information

Employment at Kean requires working at any of our New Jersey campus locations or affiliated work sites, which may include, but not be limited to: the main campus in Union; Kean Ocean in Toms River; Kean Skylands in Jefferson Township; Kean Jersey City; Kean at Brookdale in Middletown Township; Manahawkin; Princeton; and Trenton.  Location assignments will be based on operational and university needs. Faculty may also be assigned to teach online classes for Kean Global.

Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.

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Mission Statement

Kean University, New Jersey’s first Urban Research University, creates a world-class, innovative and inclusive society through equity and excellence in teaching, learning, global research, and impactful public engagement.

EEO/AA Statement

Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer