Assistant/Associate Director of Facilities and Project Manager

The New England Conservatory, an independent not-for-profit institution, is recognized internationally as a leader among music schools, educating and training musicians of all ages from around the world. With music students representing more than 40 countries, NEC cultivates a diverse, dynamic community for students, providing them with performance opportunities and high-caliber training by 225 internationally esteemed artist-teachers and scholars. NEC pushes the boundaries of making and teaching music through college-level musical training in classical, jazz, and Contemporary Improvisation. It offers unique interdisciplinary programs such as Entrepreneurial Musicianship and Community Performances & Partnerships that empower students to create their own musical opportunities. As part of NEC's mission to make lifelong music education available to everyone, the Preparatory School and School of Continuing Education delivers training and performance opportunities for children, pre-college students, and adults.

• Manage capital improvement projects, including renovations, new construction, and facility upgrades.
• Develop and implement project timelines, budgets, and resources for capital improvement projects.
• Lead project teams, working with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal departments to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Review project proposals, scope of work, and oversee the bidding process for external contractors in collaboration with the Director.
• Communicate project status to the Director and key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and addressing any delays or issues.
• Address immediate facility-related issues, including equipment failure, heating/cooling systems, plumbing, lighting, and electrical issues. This includes monitoring and managing the work of external contractors for routine and emergency repairs.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules and ensure timely inspections.

• Assist in the preparation of the annual facilities operating and capital budgets.
• Throughout the year, monitor expenditures and ensure adherence to all budgets.
• Coordinate procurement of materials, tools, and equipment for ongoing operations and projects.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal departments and external vendors for all facilities-related matters.
• Work closely with faculty, staff, and students to ensure the facilities support their academic, practice, and performance needs.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans for facilities-related incidents, as well as participate in campus-wide emergency response planning.
• Adhere to established procedures to provide a safe working environment including complying with OSHA, State, Local, Federal and NEC regulations.
• In partnership with the Director and Assistant Director of Facilities and Custodial Manager, manage and provide effective 24/7/365 on-call services related to all facilities issues.
• Coordinate and assist storm/emergency crew as needed.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.), safety standards, and compliance regulations.
• Experience managing construction projects, from planning to completion.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google suites.
• Demonstrated ability to track complex budgets across multiple sources.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in managing utilities, including energy management and building management systems.
• Knowledge of usage and basic repairs of various machinery and power tools, including lifts, saws, snow blowers, snow brooms, floor machines, basic hand and power tools, and HVAC equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to a minimum of 50 lbs. and transport equipment in excess of 200 lbs. with others.
• Must be able to routinely walk between campus buildings carrying tools and equipment. Must be able to work alone, climb multiple sets of stairs, and work from ladders, staging, and lifts. Must be able to stoop and bend for long periods of time and work on hands and knees for extended periods.

NEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Annual Clery Report

In accordance with the federal Clery and Campus SaVE Acts, New England Conservatory of Music (NEC) commits to providing all current and prospective students and employees with access to the annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report. This report will provide the reader with a record of statistics regarding crimes that were reported in the NEC community during the previous three years as well as College policies and procedures, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. This report may be accessed here. A paper copy can be requested by contacting NEC's Director of Public Safety at 290 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115.