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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.
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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:
* - 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:
In addition, our preferred qualifications include:
* - 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.
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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 a contact 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.
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