Associate Director of Facilities and Operations

Duties & Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee facility operations across the IQMP infrastructure, including building maintenance, mechanical/electrical systems, HVAC, utilities, life safety systems, security infrastructure, grounds, and common areas.
• Lead and deliver complex, multi-site facilities projects across IQMP, ensuring effective budget control, scope and schedule management, while meeting customer and stakeholder requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including scientists, partners, tenants, and finance, to coordinate activities and achieve IQMP objectives.
• Establish and report facility performance standards, KPIs, and other operational metrics to ensure uninterrupted operations. Maintain contractor service level agreements, oversee contractor performance, and ensure effective project execution.
• Monitor and evaluate facility condition assessments and develop long-term capital renewal strategies.
• Lead operational planning for future facilities to support research, laboratory, or advanced manufacturing focus areas.
• Collaborate with tenants and stakeholders regarding current and future facility requirements, occupancy planning, infrastructure needs, equipment installation, commissioning activities, and operational support services.
• Support the development of operational readiness plans for new facilities and tenant occupancies.
• Develop, administer, and monitor operating and capital budgets and forecasts for facilities and infrastructure operations.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with service providers, consultants, maintenance vendors, and utility providers.
• Lead operational compliance efforts related to environmental health and safety, regulatory requirements, emergency management, risk mitigation, and business continuity.
• Develop and maintain emergency response, disaster recovery, and incident management procedures.
• Serve as a primary operational contact during emergencies and critical incidents.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for executive leadership, governing boards, public agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties appropriate for this position.