Senior Director of Facilities, Buildings & Grounds, & Capital Outlay
Virginia Museum Of Fine Arts, Richmond, VA, United States
Senior Director of Facilities, Buildings & Grounds, & Capital Outlay
Full time
Title:
Senior Director of Facilities, Buildings & Grounds, & Capital Outlay
Hiring Range:
$115,000 - $145,000 commensurate with experience
Pay Band:
6
Agency:
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Location:
VMFA, 200 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond is one of the largest comprehensive art museums in the United States, with over 50,000 works of art spanning 6,000 years of world history. It is a state‑supported, privately endowed educational institution dedicated to collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting art.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Building and Grounds Department as Senior Director of Facilities, Buildings & Grounds, and Capital Outlay.
Position Overview Reporting to the CFO, the Senior Director provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for all physical assets, infrastructure systems, and capital development initiatives. This role stewards, modernizes, and ensures the long‑term sustainability of a complex campus that blends historic structures, contemporary architecture, and specialized art conservation environments.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive facilities strategy aligned with the agency’s mission, strategic plan, and capital priorities.
Oversee operations, maintenance, and lifecycle planning for 11 buildings exceeding 700,000 sf.
Ensure reliability and performance of critical systems including HVAC, life safety, security, and environmental controls for art preservation.
Oversee all capital outlay processes in accordance with Commonwealth requirements, including project initiation, budgeting, procurement, and reporting.
Serve as the Museum‑side point of contact for a major 173,000 sf expansion and 45,000 sf renovation scheduled to begin in 2026.
Manage relationships with architects, engineers, construction managers, contractors, vendors, and state oversight entities.
Oversee feasibility studies, design development, construction administration, commissioning, and project closeout.
Direct the care and enhancement of 10 acres of curated public spaces.
Maintain compliance with state building codes, environmental regulations, ADA requirements, and safety standards.
Develop and manage operating budgets, capital budgets, and long‑range financial plans for facilities and infrastructure.
Participate in emergency preparedness, risk mitigation, and business continuity planning for facilities.
Lead a diverse team of facilities, maintenance, horticulture, custodial, and project management professionals.
Foster a culture of accountability, service excellence, internal communication, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate closely with all divisions to enhance visitor experience.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Senior facilities leadership experience at a major Virginia state university, Virginia Department of General Services, large municipal or state facilities portfolio, or complex cultural/research/healthcare institution with significant capital programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, facilities management, or related field (Master’s preferred) or equivalent level of practical experience.
10+ years progressively responsible experience managing large, complex facilities portfolios.
Demonstrated leadership of major capital projects ($50M+), preferably within the Commonwealth’s capital outlay system.
Experience with historic buildings, modern systems, and mixed‑use public environments.
Strong financial acumen, including capital planning and multi‑year budgeting.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Credentials
PE, RA, PMP, CCM, or Certified Facility Manager (CFM).
Experience in museums, cultural institutions, or environments requiring specialized environmental controls.
Familiarity with Virginia’s DEB, eVA procurement, and state construction processes.
Benefits
Health benefits, paid leave, and flexible work schedules.
Vacation and other leave.
12 paid holidays.
Health benefits, sickness and disability program, deferred compensation with cash match.
Group, optional life, and long‑term care insurance.
Employee Assistance Program, wellness program, retirement plans, state employee resources.
Conditions of Employment
Completion of Statement of Economic Interest form and Conflict of Interest training.
Successful completion of a criminal background check.
Completion of I‑9 and work authorization verification via E‑Verify.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Title:
Senior Director of Facilities, Buildings & Grounds, & Capital Outlay
Hiring Range:
$115,000 - $145,000 commensurate with experience
Pay Band:
6
Agency:
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Location:
VMFA, 200 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond is one of the largest comprehensive art museums in the United States, with over 50,000 works of art spanning 6,000 years of world history. It is a state‑supported, privately endowed educational institution dedicated to collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting art.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Building and Grounds Department as Senior Director of Facilities, Buildings & Grounds, and Capital Outlay.
Position Overview Reporting to the CFO, the Senior Director provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for all physical assets, infrastructure systems, and capital development initiatives. This role stewards, modernizes, and ensures the long‑term sustainability of a complex campus that blends historic structures, contemporary architecture, and specialized art conservation environments.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive facilities strategy aligned with the agency’s mission, strategic plan, and capital priorities.
Oversee operations, maintenance, and lifecycle planning for 11 buildings exceeding 700,000 sf.
Ensure reliability and performance of critical systems including HVAC, life safety, security, and environmental controls for art preservation.
Oversee all capital outlay processes in accordance with Commonwealth requirements, including project initiation, budgeting, procurement, and reporting.
Serve as the Museum‑side point of contact for a major 173,000 sf expansion and 45,000 sf renovation scheduled to begin in 2026.
Manage relationships with architects, engineers, construction managers, contractors, vendors, and state oversight entities.
Oversee feasibility studies, design development, construction administration, commissioning, and project closeout.
Direct the care and enhancement of 10 acres of curated public spaces.
Maintain compliance with state building codes, environmental regulations, ADA requirements, and safety standards.
Develop and manage operating budgets, capital budgets, and long‑range financial plans for facilities and infrastructure.
Participate in emergency preparedness, risk mitigation, and business continuity planning for facilities.
Lead a diverse team of facilities, maintenance, horticulture, custodial, and project management professionals.
Foster a culture of accountability, service excellence, internal communication, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate closely with all divisions to enhance visitor experience.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Senior facilities leadership experience at a major Virginia state university, Virginia Department of General Services, large municipal or state facilities portfolio, or complex cultural/research/healthcare institution with significant capital programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, facilities management, or related field (Master’s preferred) or equivalent level of practical experience.
10+ years progressively responsible experience managing large, complex facilities portfolios.
Demonstrated leadership of major capital projects ($50M+), preferably within the Commonwealth’s capital outlay system.
Experience with historic buildings, modern systems, and mixed‑use public environments.
Strong financial acumen, including capital planning and multi‑year budgeting.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Credentials
PE, RA, PMP, CCM, or Certified Facility Manager (CFM).
Experience in museums, cultural institutions, or environments requiring specialized environmental controls.
Familiarity with Virginia’s DEB, eVA procurement, and state construction processes.
Benefits
Health benefits, paid leave, and flexible work schedules.
Vacation and other leave.
12 paid holidays.
Health benefits, sickness and disability program, deferred compensation with cash match.
Group, optional life, and long‑term care insurance.
Employee Assistance Program, wellness program, retirement plans, state employee resources.
Conditions of Employment
Completion of Statement of Economic Interest form and Conflict of Interest training.
Successful completion of a criminal background check.
Completion of I‑9 and work authorization verification via E‑Verify.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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