Director of Facilities

Position Summary

The Director of Facilities oversees the physical building and grounds requirements.  The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional, hands on when necessary, pro-active, decisive, strong leader with great people skills with an ability to quickly resolve problems in a collaborative manner.

All employees of the DCM are responsible for making sure that every guest has the best possible experience.

Essential Functions

• Manage outside contractors to provide cleaning, evening security, building maintenance, snow removal and landscaping services.
• Monitor all building systems (including but not limited to HVAC, electric, security, etc.).
• Administer corrective and timely action as needed to minimize disruption to Museum operations and ensure the safety of visitors and staff.
• Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for outside services and coordinate awarding of service contracts.
• Monitor the ongoing performance of outside contractors and adjust contracts as needed.
• Supervise, mentor and evaluate Maintenance Associate.
• Ensure DCM’s reputation as a well maintained and clean facility is upheld at all times.
• Develop and maintain exhibit maintenance and repair schedules.
• Develop schedule for preventive maintenance and cleaning of the facility.
• Develop and monitor department budget goals.
• Develop annual plans, strategies, tactics and resources to reach goals with Facilities staff.
• Participate in the development of the Museum’s plans and programs as a tactical partner in evaluating and advising on the impact of long range planning.
• Prepare and deliver management reports on departmental activities to staff and board.
• Participate with senior management in the ongoing planning and programming of the Museum.
• Participate in professional societies and activities to stay current with business trends.
• Attend events and programs as a representative of the Museum.
• Manage by adhering to the Museum’s policy and practices in a fair and equitable manner.
• Implement improved processes to generate the best possible workflow.
• Build and maintain a strong functional team through coaching, team building and succession planning.
• Hire, train, develop and appraise staff effectively. Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with Museum policy.
• Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with all DCM staff.
• Respond promptly to guest needs.
• Participate in continuing educational opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Complete assignments in a timely manner and within the Museum’s standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or demonstrated commensurate experience.
• Experience managing and maintaining building systems (HVAC, electrical, security, etc.).
• 3 to 5 years of senior management experience with a demonstrated ability to lead employees and get results.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• Must have the ability to participate effectively in a team environment.
• Effective leadership skills that can energize multi-disciplined work teams to respond to business needs.
• Proven record of leadership in a collaborative work environment.
• Proven experience with negotiation, problem analysis and problem resolution.
• Proven ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Outlook and Office Suite.
• Ability to represent the Museum in a variety of settings.

To Apply

To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements in Microsoft Word or .pdf format to HR@delawarechildrensmuseum.org.  Resumes sent without a cover letter will not be considered.