Associate Director of Facilities & Safety (5700)

About the role

The Associate Director of Facilities & Safety plays a crucial role in overseeing the facilities and safety of PATH's operations. Reporting to the Senior Director, Facilities & Operations, this position is responsible for portfolio-level oversight, regional leadership, asset management, and safety governance.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, train, and supervise Regional Facilities Operations Managers and the Safety Team
• Lead and develop Regional Facilities Operations Managers to strengthen portfolio-wide operational capability, performance, and accountability
• Establish and enforce facilities standards, SOPs, and governance frameworks across all sites
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance management to Regional Facilities leadership
• Partner with Associate Director, Maintenance & Fleet to ensure maintenance execution aligns with site priorities and operational needs
• Escalate systemic performance issues to Senior Director as needed
• Own asset lifecycle planning, capital repair prioritization, and long-term facility strategy
• Guide repair vs. replace decisions and capital investment planning
• Partner with Maintenance to validate execution feasibility, resource capacity, and prioritization alignment
• Partner with Finance and Senior Director on budgeting and capital forecasting
• Provide operational oversight of safety, risk management, and emergency preparedness programs across the facilities portfolio
• Lead and oversee EHS leadership to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, including OSHA, CARF, NFPA, and other governing agencies, as well as timely and accurate reporting
• Serve as the Facilities Department representative and Co-Chair of PATH’s Safety Committee, providing leadership, governance, and cross-functional alignment on safety strategy and initiatives
• Ensure consistent implementation and performance of safety programs, monitoring practices, training, and emergency preparedness activities across all sites

Qualifications

• Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail
• Ability to consistently produce high-quality work, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Communication
• Creativity and Initiative
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Ethics and Boundaries

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Life Safety, Fire Safety, or Environmental Safety, or licensure as a General Contractor
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFM, FMP, CSP)
• Certification in electrical or plumbing maintenance
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or a related field