Director of Facilities
The Budd Group is a family-owned, God-honoring facility services company delivering excellence across the Southeast for over 60 years. We foster an environment built on integrity, service, and purpose-driven leadership, believing in taking care of our employees so they can take care of our customers.
About the role
As the Director of Facilities, you will serve as the primary operational executive overseeing physical plant operations and overall facility functionality for a 250,000–300,000 sq. ft. multi-building commercial property. This role combines facilities leadership with account management, providing full operational ownership over a premier site.
Responsibilities
- Team & Operations Leadership: Direct a 6-person team (Maintenance Technicians, Landscaping Foreman, and grounds staff), establishing high operational standards for daily physical plant operations and preventive maintenance.
- Property & Infrastructure Management: Maintain mechanical systems, structural infrastructure, HVAC/MEP performance, and overall facility safety as the chief Director of Facilities.
- Project & Capital Oversight: Direct site upgrades and physical facility remodels; select, negotiate, and manage external sub-contractors and vendors.
- Budgeting & Client Partnership: Function as the primary Account Manager and operational partner to the client CFO, controlling site budgets, managing physical plant expenses, and driving long-term strategic facility planning.
- Emergency Preparedness: Maintain operational readiness and serve as the primary point of contact for after-hours emergency escalations.
Requirements
- 5+ years of senior-level experience in physical plant management, multi-building property facility operations, or complex account management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of senior operational experience.
- Active certifications in MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, or HVAC) and/or industry-specific certifications from IFMA, APPA, or BOMA (FMP, CFM, SMA, CEFP).
- Proven track record in vendor negotiation, capital project management, and fiscal/budgetary management.
- Outstanding communication skills with experience serving as a key operational contact for executive leadership (CFOs, site leaders).
- Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Benefits
- Paid time off: Vacation, sick leave, 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and 1 paid volunteer day.
- Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
- Life, accident, and disability insurance.
- HSA/FSA options.
- 401(k) match.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Free online classes.
- Mental health and financial support resources.
- Pay on Demand + cash back benefits.
- English/Spanish learning programs.
Pay
$90,000 – $105,000 per year, with relocation package available.
Schedule
Full-Time, Exempt (1st Shift base with 24/7 on-call availability for emergency response).
Location
Front Royal, VA 22630 (On-site; 100% in-office).
Perks & Career Growth
- Full operational ownership over a premier multi-building commercial site.
- Direct leadership of major upgrades and capital projects.
- Long-term executive career growth opportunities.
- Faith and values-driven culture within a God-honoring organization.