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Senior Director of Facilities Operations

Gainor Staffing

Newark, NJ · Posted October 6, 2026

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About the job

Join a leading cultural institution as Senior Director of Facilities Operations, overseeing facilities, engineering, security, building operations, & capital improvements across a complex campus. This senior leadership role combines technical facilities expertise with operational strategy and people leadership.

Who You Are

You have 10+ years of progressive experience in facilities management, engineering, building operations, or a related field

You have led building maintenance, engineering systems, security, capital projects, & energy management

You bring significant experience managing teams in a unionized environment and working with collective bargaining agreements

You have managed substantial budgets, vendors, construction projects, & external partners

A Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field and experience within a museum, cultural, or similar complex institution are preferred

What You’ll Do

Lead facilities, maintenance, engineering, security, & campus operations

Oversee building systems, preventative maintenance, life safety, emergency preparedness, & regulatory compliance

Direct capital improvements and coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, & consultants

Manage unionized teams, vendors, budgets, energy initiatives, & operational planning

Support major events and ensure facilities remain safe, reliable, accessible, & well maintained

What Success Looks Like

Building operations and critical systems run safely, reliably, & efficiently

Capital projects, budgets, vendors, & maintenance programs are managed effectively

Facilities and security teams operate with accountability, collaboration, & strong service standards

Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000 (annually based on experience)

Location: Newark, New Jersey

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