Director of Facilities & Infrastructure

About this Role

The Director of Facilities & Infrastructure provides leadership across facilities operations, building systems management, safety, security, and capital projects. This position plays a vital role in aligning facilities work with the Museum’s mission, strategic priorities, and culture of excellence.

The Director oversees the Museum’s building operations, maintenance, IT infrastructure, and custodial functions to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for staff and visitors.

This role plays a key part in sustaining the Museum’s daily operations and long-term care by maintaining physical infrastructure, coordinating repairs, and managing vendor, and contractor relationships. In close collaboration with departments across the Museum, the Director of Facilities & Infrastructure supports the preservation of the collection and the success of exhibitions, programs, and events.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead long-term facilities planning and life cycle forecasting, capital improvement initiatives, continuity and sustainability practices, modernization, and efficiency initiatives across all facilities.
• Oversee vendor and contractor relationships in partnership with the COO, including procurement, negotiation, and performance evaluation.
• Develop, monitor, and manage the annual facilities budget, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
• Identify and implement cost-saving measures, efficiency improvements, and best-in-class preventive maintenance programs. Identify building grant opportunities.

Administration and Documentation Management

• Track and maintain facilities records, certifications, as-built plans, and compliance documentation.
• Lead facility inspections, testing, and documentation efforts to ensure quality and safety.
• Manage and monitor performance metrics to track infrastructure health and drive continuous improvement.

Infrastructure and Building Systems

• Oversee the daily custodial and maintenance operations of the Museum’s building and grounds.
• Monitor and maintain building systems, including HVAC, BMS, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical infrastructure, develop, coordinate and document preventative and predictable maintenance programs, repairs, and inspections for all systems.
• Ensure timely compliance with all applicable building and regulatory codes, regulations, and institutional policies.
• Serve as primary contact for after-hours building emergencies.

Construction and Capital Projects

• Oversee the planning and execution of facility renovation and upgrade projects.
• Lead the contractor selection process, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule compliance.
• Ensure timely and budget-conscious project delivery in collaboration with key stakeholders.

Security, Safety and Risk Management

• Ensures a safe environment for staff, visitors, and collections.
• Collaborate with the Collections team to maintain environmental standards in collection spaces and support the Museum’s integrated pest management program.
• In consultation with external Security contractors, establish and maintain standardized facility security protocols, including emergency response planning and testing.
• Lead implementation and ongoing maintenance of physical security systems (e.g., access control, surveillance).

Program and Event Support

• Ensure facilities readiness for exhibitions, installations, and deinstallations in coordination with the Collections team.
• Support facilities needs for public programs, private events, and rentals in collaboration with Learning & Engagement, Development & Membership, Visitor Experience, and Events teams.

Team and Culture

• Serve as a senior leader within the organization, providing facilities management support to the executive management team.
• Supervise external facilities contractors and custodial vendors.
• Foster a service-oriented, safety-conscious culture grounded in care, efficiency, and collaboration.

High-impact HR efforts and contribute to team culture 

• Consistently behave in line with organizational values, norms, and behavior expectations
• Contribute to building and sustaining team engagement, morale, and a high-performing culture
• Contribute to workforce planning and the recruitment of team members for positions at all levels across CSM
• Lead engaging and valuable team meetings
• Mentor and support the development of peers and other CSM team members
• Manage the performance, engagement, and development of any direct reports
  • Provide performance feedback on a regular basis, and when required, manage activities associated with performance improvement
  • Assist with growth and career development plans and goal setting to achieve those plans
  • Ensure that the workload is manageable and appropriate

About You / The Ideal Candidate

Overview

The ideal candidate for this key leadership position, is a service-driven facilities leader with strong financial acumen and deep knowledge of building systems (HVAC, BMS, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and security). They are deeply committed to balancing cost efficiency with long-term asset protection, and fostering a culture where facilities work is strategic and seen as mission critical. They are skilled in documentation and policy development, create clear systems for operations, safety, preventive maintenance, and emergency response to ensure consistency and accountability.

Background Requirements

Additionally, the ideal candidate meets the following criteria:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Certifications such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Facilities Management Professional (FMP) preferred. Spanish language preferred but not required.

Experience

• 9-12 years of experience preferred in a comparable role or organization
• 3-5 years of management experience preferred

Skills

• Building systems expertise (HVAC, BMS, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, security)
• Preventative and predictive maintenance planning and execution.
• Knowledge of codes and compliance (OSHA, ADA, NFPA life safety, fire, environmental, local building regulations)
• Contractor/vendor management (procurement, negotiation, performance oversight)
• Budgeting and financial management (capital and operating budgets, cost analysis, project value engineering, ROI on facilities investments)

Additional Information

Compensation Information

Department: Facilities & Infrastructure
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Deputy Director; No direct reports
Location: Fully onsite (100% in-person at CSM; no remote work)
Hours / Schedule: Standard office hours (Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.) with occasional evenings and weekends required; offices are open 7 a,m,–7 p,m,
Physical Requirements:

• Moderate lifting (25-50 pounds): occasional setup of tables, chairs, exhibition items, and event equipment.
• Extended standing or frequent walking throughout the Museum spaces.
• Frequent computer and hand-eye coordination tasks (extended periods of typing, data entry, and screen use).
• Working at heights or in confined spaces (use of ladders, lifts, scaffolding, crawl spaces, or confined areas)

Classification: Full-time, exempt
Salary Range: $105,000 – $120,000 annually; commensurate with skills and experience.
Benefits:

• Benefits are consistent with the Clyfford Still Museum’s current offerings, based on eligibility:
  • Group Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-term Disability (LTD), Short-term Disability (STD), Pet Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Additional leave provided for bereavement, jury duty, and voting
  • Paid Family Medical Leave
  • 401(k) retirement plan including employer matching contributions
  • Free staff parking at eligible lots in the neighborhood and RTD Ecopass
  • Free Museum & AAM Membership

Working at the Clyfford Still Museum

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Clyfford Still Museum is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, testing, training, promotions, compensation, benefits, performance evaluations, discipline, terminations, and use of Museum facilities.

Furthermore, the Museum strictly prohibits retaliation against any individual for raising a concern or participating in the investigation of discrimination or harassment claims. We are committed to ensuring that all employees can work in an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Application Instructions

Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@clyffordstillmuseum.org. Subject: Director of Facilities & Infrastructure.