Director Critical Utilities

The Director of Critical Utilities and Facility Management safeguards the reliability, safety, and compliance of the campus Central Utility Plant and all Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems, ensuring uninterrupted delivery of electricity, chilled water, steam, emergency power, and other crucial services for 24/7 research and operational needs. Reporting to senior facilities leadership, the role blends strategic planning with hands-on oversight, leading a hybrid workforce (internal technicians + outsourced FM provider), partnering with Engineering, EH&S, and Business Resilience teams, and requires occasional travel—up to 25%—to support off-site infrastructure and vendor audits.

**In this role, a typical day might include the following:**

+ Developing and implementing long-term operational strategies for Critical Utilities and Facilities Maintenance programs supporting a complex pharmaceutical/biotech campus environment.
+ Leading organizational develop...