Facilities Director

About the role

The Facilities Director oversees maintenance and facilities personnel, operations of mixed-use retail, office building, entertainment venues and district events. Key responsibilities include overseeing all staff, ongoing programs, event planning, street closures, developing scopes of work, and coordinating with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees the entire facilities department of the development.
• Oversees the functioning of building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and elevators.
• Manages the general maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Hires, trains, motivates, and evaluates personnel.
• Develops, plans, implements, and monitors financial goals and budgets.
• Coordinates activities with all property tenants.
• Creates request for proposals, negotiates contracts, manages vendor proposals and annual scope of work.
• Supports employees and department's needs.
• Collects data and submits monthly meter readings.
• Formulates and revises emergency action plans.
• Coordinates all yearly inspections and permit acquisitions.
• Keeps senior management informed of all problems and takes prompt corrective action.
• Provides recommendations for transfers, promotions, and/or dismissals.
• Processes any injury reports and year-end reviews.

Requirements

• A strong proven record of managing a variety of projects.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-up, and excellent organizational skills.
• A strong sense of urgency, adaptability, flexibility, and resourcefulness.
• Proficiency in software applications and programs, particularly Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and word processing and file management skills.
• Personal tact, discretion, and good judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Five years’ experience working in the facility or property management field in a management or director role.

Qualifications

• College preferred and/or Vocational Technical Certifications.