Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Facilities Manager

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or related field
  • Minimum three years of relevant experience
  • In-depth understanding of building systems
  • Experience with project management in facilities
  • Strong communication skills with diverse stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
  • Proficient with computer hardware and software programs

Responsibilities

  • Manage operations for all departmental facilities
  • Ensure 24/7/365 operational coverage
  • Liaise with MIT support units for various services
  • Monitor routine maintenance and emergency repairs
  • Approve shutdowns and relay emergency notifications
  • Serve as liaison for campus planning and development
  • Oversee facility design and environmental health issues

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • Access to MIT resources and support services
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment
  • Flexible working arrangements or schedules
Full Job Description
Posting Description
FACILITIES MANAGER, Materials Science and Engineering , manages operations for all departmental facilities within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE). Responsible for building maintenance, facility design and construction, space upkeep and planning, IT vendor oversight, event safety and security, and overall operational continuity to ensure 24/7/365 coverage. Will manage operations for all departmental facilities and ensures that 7 day/24 hours/365 days operational coverage is provided; manage relationships with multiple MIT support units and liaises the services provided by them, particularly grounds, custodial services, repair and maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, pest control, recycling, electrical, environmental health and safety, fire protection, and facilities engineering; monitor routine maintenance, space upkeep, emergency repairs, furnishings, moving/storage, capital improvement needs, facility design and construction, and environmental health and safety issues across all departmental spaces; relay shutdown and emergency notifications to all affected parties and grants final shutdown approval; and serve as the departmental representative to the Office of Campus Planning for the improvement, development, and master planning of departmental facilities.

The full job description is available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14_sox4UXdUy0-KnSVTG5mY0didjJqAhuAUy59WUvivQ/edit?usp=sharing

Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or related field; a minimum of three years of relevant experience; in-depth understanding of building systems; experience with project management; dealing with building facilities, systems, and construction; able to effectively interact/communicate with a diverse community: faculty, staff, students, facilities' staff, architects, engineers, and contractors; ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks; proficiency with computer hardware and standard software program; and ability to work with minimum to no direction or self-initiate task(s) individually or as a member of a team. PREFERRED : Understanding of local building codes and experience with operations and renovations of labs, including an understanding of EHS compliance and lab safety.

9/21/2026

About Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university is known for its strong emphasis on scientific and technological research and its engineering programs. MIT was founded in 1861 and has a long history of innovation and entrepreneurship. The university has produced numerous Nobel laureates, Rhodes Scholars, and MacArthur Fellows.
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