Head of Facilities, Yale Center for British Art

Head of Facilities, Yale Center for British Art

Reporting to the Yale Center for British Art’s Head of Museum Initiatives and Building Conservation, the Head of Facilities will oversee facilities planning and maintenance for the museum’s portfolio of six leased and owned facilities, including its landmark building designed by renowned American architect Louis I Kahn. The position will develop strategic initiatives and provide oversight over facilities project management, risk management, emergency preparedness and emergency recovery, facilities planning, conditions monitoring and maintenance. The Head of Facilities is responsible for staff moves, furniture and fixture installation and configuration, waste management and pest management.

The Head of Facilities will be a key strategic partner in all aspects of the planning, maintenance and conservation of the museum’s Louis Kahn building and five additional active sites. The position will develop and manage large- and small-scale renovation and maintenance projects consistent with the YCBA’s building conservation plan. The incumbent will ensure that Facilities staff, vendors and contractors properly handle and maintain the building’s raw materials. The Head of Facilities will provide day-to-day management and leadership for the Center during design, construction, and close-out phases of capital projects involving construction, renovation and large-scale restoration.

This position is responsible for all aspects of facilities planning. The Head of Facilities provides oversight over the maintenance of all museum sites ensuring that facilities are safe and secure. The Head of Facilities manages YCBA Facilities staff while also overseeing custodial and other staff from Yale Facilities that are assigned to work in the Yale Center for British Art.

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