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Job Description - Director of Facility Resources (250000HN)

Agency Overview

The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), which oversees over $2 billion in capital programs and projects, is responsible for capital planning, project delivery, property management, and real estate services for the Commonwealth. We are stewards of the Commonwealth’s assets, which include 61 million square feet of state buildings. As an agency, we care for the people of our state and the future of our planet.

• We work with state agencies to create and manage forward-thinking, sustainable buildings to meet the needs of the Commonwealth’s citizens and help achieve a zero-carbon future.
• We are partners with fellow agencies to help them meet their strategic needs with fiscally responsible building and real estate solutions.
• We support the growth of the Commonwealth’s economy and actively engage with private sector partners to make it easier to do business with the Commonwealth.
• We work to expand access, opportunity, and equity to create more inclusive services, planning and outcomes for all the citizens of the Commonwealth.

DCAMM is a central agency in implementing several key policy priorities of the Healey-Driscoll Administration, including promoting decarbonization and climate resilience in all state facilities, identifying and facilitating opportunities to repurpose underutilized state property for housing production, and increasing the participation of underrepresented groups in public construction contracting and in the public construction workforce.

General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Facility Resources, a senior leader in the Office of Facilities Management and Decarbonization (OFMD), oversees and manages programs ensuring efficient and reliable operations of buildings across the Commonwealth’s Executive Branch, Judiciary, and Higher Education sectors. The Director of Facility Resources plays a crucial role in managing a team of planners and driving initiatives that help facility managers effectively maintain and operate the Commonwealth’s vast building portfolio.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the identification, prioritization, and distribution of funding to address deferred maintenance, including critical repairs, at state buildings. Ensure program alignment with the Commonwealth’s priorities.
• Develop and implement policies and programs for the rational distribution of DM funding to ensure that resources are allocated efficiently and in support of Commonwealth and DCAMM priorities.
• Direct and manage the DM team, including determining staffing needs, work assignments, training, and professional development opportunities to foster growth and success.
• Continuously identify opportunities for improving DM processes, including transactional efficiencies for both DCAMM and partner agencies.
• Cultivate strong relationships with senior agency staff to ensure that program spending aligns with agency priorities and the broader DM requirements.
• Develop and offer training programs that improve facility operations, introduce emerging technologies, and build expertise across facility teams.
• Manage the Massachusetts Facilities Management Association (MAFMA) network, fostering collaboration among facility professionals to share best practices and address common challenges.
• Exercise signature authority for project delegations, study certifications, and project closeouts.
• Maintain and update the Tool Barn, a resource for statewide facility staff, ensuring tools are available for sporadic needs and the introduction of new technologies.
• Manage other assigned projects and programs that support the strategic goals of the OFMD.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in facilities management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of facility maintenance, capital planning, and deferred maintenance strategies.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale budgets and resources.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in stakeholder management and team leadership.
• Ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies in facility management is a plus.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) seven (7) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least three (3) years must have been in a managerial capacity.

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

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If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Nancy Daiute - 6176803880

Bargaining Unit: M99-Managers (EXE)

Confidential: No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes