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Executive Director of Physical Plant

  • Syracuse
  • Management & Professional
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Mar 18 2026
  • Phys Plant-Administration
  • State of New York
  • Director of Physical Plant, NSMP3
  • 88838
  • Management/Confidential (M/C)
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Job Summary:

The Executive Director of Physical Plant is responsible for the overall operation, maintenance, and strategic oversight of the Physical Plant for both the Downtown and Community campuses. This role also provides technical leadership, guidance, and support for operations and maintenance activities across University‑owned and leased properties.

The Medical University comprises 67 buildings, including leased facilities, totaling approximately 3.1 million square feet of owned space and over 500,000 square feet of leased space. The campus portfolio includes:

  • Two hospitals, including:
    • A 438‑bed acute care hospital with an adjacent 68‑bed Pediatric Hospital
    • A 314‑bed acute care hospital
  • A comprehensive Cancer Center
  • Numerous research, clinical, and educational facilities

The Physical Plant department consists of specialized trade shops and zone maintenance teams. Areas of responsibility include:

  • Administration and departmental leadership
  • Budget development and fiscal management
  • Technical and engineering support
  • Work reception and customer service operations
  • Boiler plant operations
  • Multi‑craft work order planning and execution

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree (or higher) in Engineering or Business required. Physical Plant professional with a proven track record of at least 5 years of related experience in facilities management, physical plant operations, preventive maintenance, institutional facilities maintenance/construction and organizational compliance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in Engineering or Business, prior hospital/healthcare experience and AHA Certified Healthcare Facilities Management (CHFM) certification desired.

Work Days:

Monday-Friday, days 

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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