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Facilities Planning and Management Director

Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford, California, United States

Facilities

Post Date Jun 30, 2025

Requisition # 106765

_This position has been deemed critical by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability Dean’s Office and is exempt from the hiring pause._

This position is based on Stanford’s main campus with consideration given to the option for a hybrid work schedule (partially onsite and offsite), subject to operational need. Interested candidates must include a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

About Us

The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability strives to create a future when humans and nature thrive in concert and in perpetuity. The school is made up of a three-part structure to drive global impact: Our academic departments and programs educate students and create new knowledge across areas of research that are crucial for advancing the long-term prosperity of the planet and people; Institutes bridge scholarship at Stanford and beyond, bringing multiple viewpoints to bear on urgent challenges; The Sustainability Accelerator drives new policy and technology solutions through a worldwide network of partners who work with our teams to develop solutions at a global scale. The school is dedicated to creating and supporting a community with the richness of experience and background needed to create solutions that benefit all people, particularly those most affected by environmental damage and climate change.

For more information on the school, clickhere.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact at a prestigious institution? The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability (SDSS) is seeking a dynamic Facilities Planning and Management Director to lead and shape our facility strategies. In this pivotal role, you will oversee all aspects of facilities, ensuring our spaces align with our focus on sustainability and innovation.

You will lead a talented team focused on Space Management and Planning, Capital Planning, Facility Operations, Life Safety and Emergency Planning and Management, as well as Field Support and Repository services. This role offers the unique opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of buildings on Stanford's historic campus and the beautiful Hopkins Marine Station in Monterey, California.

As the director, you will spearhead the approximately $800M Sustainability Commons initiative, expanding campus facilities by over 330,000 gross square feet (gsf) over a 10-year period, impacting the entire university. You will oversee six current SDSS facilities (250,000 gsf) and co-manage the Y2E2 building (171,000 gsf) in partnership with the School of Engineering to ensure optimal utilization and operational efficiency. Additionally, you will conduct assessments and strategic planning for multiple facilities, including Hopkins Marine Station, contributing to a total managed space of over 750,000 gsf as new buildings are added.

If you are passionate about creating efficient, sustainable spaces and wish to play a key role in an institution at the forefront of sustainability education and research, we invite you to apply and join us on this exciting journey!

Your Responsibilities will include:

+ **Strategic Leadership:** Lead the strategic planning process, including multi-year project prioritization, capital planning, funding allocation, and condition assessment programs. Develop and implement strategic maintenance plans, consult on space inventory and allocation, and research and recommend relevant policies and strategies to address long-term facility projects, growth and program needs. Collaborate closely with faculty and staff leadership within SDSS and across the University to align facilities strategy with academic and research priorities.

+ **Team Management:** Define team activities, assess staffing requirements, allocate resources, and evaluate team performance. Lead a group of professionals across facilities management, health and safety, operations, maintenance, and incident/emergency management to ensure efficient operation.

+ **Policy Development:** Create and implement staffing, security, and emergency management plans, as well as related policies and procedures for all buildings, newly acquired facilities, and partnerships that arise during the capital construction process.

+ **Operational Oversight:** Plan and direct local facilities operations, ensuring activities align with established goals and holding facilities managers accountable for performance.

+ **Senior Leadership Role:** Serve as a senior leader within the School, contributing to the Senior Management Team and reporting directly to the Senior Associate Dean to align facilities management with the school’s overall strategic objectives.

_* - The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned._

To be successful in this position, you will need:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or other appropriate technical area, or an equivalent combination of technical education, training, and experience. Ten years of related, progressively responsible experience requiring extensive leadership and strategic expertise in facilities operations, maintenance, and planning, life safety, emergency planning and management, and performing duties similar to those listed above.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Advanced knowledge of best practices in facilities management discipline.

+ Demonstrated experience managing large facility organizations, or experience in managing a large professional service organization.

+ Demonstrated experience as a senior manager with responsibility for developing and mentoring managers and senior professionals.

+ Advanced knowledge and application of relevant codes, regulations, and processes.

In addition, our preferred qualifications include:

+ Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence and motivate constituencies which could span multiple organizational boundaries.

+ Adapt readily to change and respond constructively to evolving priorities.

+ Proven experience in mitigating, preparing for, responding to, maintaining, and recovering facilities operations during and after natural disasters or other human-caused crises.

+ Anticipate challenges and drive forward-thinking, solutions-oriented approaches.

+ Demonstrated excellent planning, organizational and analytical skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to make sound business decisions using good business judgment and innovative and creative problem-solving.

+ Demonstrated ability to manage financial, organizational and staff resources.

+ Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to cultivate professional and business partnerships.

+ Experience in higher education

_* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job._

The expected pay range for this position is $240,678 to $300,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

How to Apply

We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting acontact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information

+ **Schedule: Full-time**

+ **Job Code: 4364**

+ **Employee Status: Regular**

+ **Grade: N**

+ **Requisition ID: 106765**

+ **Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible**