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Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

02/19/2026

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1129516

Position Title

Facilities Manager

Hiring Range Minimum

$79,500

Hiring Range Maximum

$99,400

Union Type

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?

Onsite only

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

NA

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

This position has primary responsibility for managing non-science facilities related to Dartmouth’s academic and administrative spaces within the School of the Arts and Sciences. The Facilities Manager is the liaison for the building users to ensure that facilities-related needs are understood, prioritized and planned accordingly. This role reviews all facilities operations, preventative maintenance programs, capital renewal needs, and works in concert with the academic and administrative staff to manage programmatic expectations. The Facilities Manager also ensures the School of Arts and Sciences facilities meet the compliance, sustainability, and program standards that support the academic and research mission of the College.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management or a related field.
  • Three to five years of hands-on experience in facilities management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience in key operating areas including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
  • Ability to manage all facilities areas, working with state and federal laws and regulations, and facilities compliance requirements.
  • Excellent supervisory and interpersonal communications skills.
  • Ability to relate well to diverse groups of constituents and to build strong relationships within and among those groups.
  • Demonstrates Initiative, sound judgment and ability to set priorities and to work. independently and as part of a high-performing team.
  • Flexible and diplomatic management style that empowers staff, sets high expectations, and holds department colleagues accountable.
  • Strong service orientation and a demonstrated desire to continually improve the services and operations of an organization.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in a college or university.
  • Facility Management Professional ( FMP ) or Certified Facility Manager ( CFM ) Certification.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Rupert Burtan

Department Contact Phone Number

603-646-6026

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Rupert Burtan, Director of Facilities

Department Contact's Phone Number

603-646-6026

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy


Additional Instructions

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/84702

Key Accountabilities

Description

Facilities Planning and Management
  • Coordinate with academic and administrative departments to ensure the facilities meet their programmatic needs and acts as the primary liaison between building occupants and Facilities Operations and Management (FO&M), Project Management Services, Utilities and Engineering, Safety and Security, Environmental Health and Safety, and the Office of Emergency Management.
  • Communicate consistently with the building stakeholders to ensure all parties understand priorities and timelines for operational support, projects, and all other facilities related initiatives.
  • Actively engages in the design and implementation of any new building initiatives or major renovations needed including the College’s decarbonization project.
  • Develop and maintains the planned maintenance program with FO&M and the Dartmouth Facilities Customer Service Center for all infrastructure that supports the buildings using the integrated work management system, Planon.
  • Oversee the daily service maintenance program to address all corrective and directive work requested by building users.
  • Collaborate closely with FO&M maintenance, custodial, and grounds services to provide supplemental support for building operations beyond the capacity of the site-based staff. This includes subcontractors as needed.
Percentage Of Time

50%

Description

Service and Compliance
  • Work with the Facilities Customer Service Center to track and report on all daily service, planned maintenance, and directive work orders. Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting on building operations to FO&M leadership, Science Facilities, and other stakeholders.
  • Work with FO&M leaders to set and maintain service standards across all areas of responsibility. Directs a quality control process designed to support accountability and the achievement of service standards.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, OSHA, state, and municipal regulations
  • Review campus design standards for each project and renovation to ensure scope complies with Dartmouth expectations.
  • Works with the School of Arts and Science Financial Office to ensure appropriate fiscal management, procurement, and resource administration.
Percentage Of Time

40%

Description

Culture and Employee Belonging
  • We are actively striving to make Dartmouth a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
  • Participates in division wide initiatives and training, including Title IX.
  • Collaborates, when appropriate, on other initiatives within the division and College.
Percentage Of Time

10%

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Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

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Performs other duties as assigned.
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  2. If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here:

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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents

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