Director, Physical Plant

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY seeks candidates for Director of Physical Plant. The Director of Physical Plant directs the plant’s day-to-day activities and staff, and manages all facets of the operations and maintenance of building and infrastructure systems. The Director develops, implements and evaluates short and long-term plans. The Director will complete, or assist in completing, renewal or renovation projects involving the physical aspects of buildings or building and infrastructure systems. The Director oversees the productivity, management, and accountability of all support staff in the Department of Physical Plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, electrical engineering, or related field
• 10 years of experience in facilities operations and maintenance management
• Experience in coordinating and/or directing a variety of maintenance organizations with a global perspective of the day-to-day maintenance requirements and new construction/renovation
• Valid US driver license
• While not required, a Professional Engineering License is helpful

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Application Instructions: Follow the on-screen prompts at https://careers.rpi.edu/en-us/job/493792 to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Why Rensselaer? Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in Troy NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, and one of the world’s fastest supercomputers. 

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Are you ready to change the world? Apply now!