General Services Director

About the role

The General Services Director provides executive leadership for the stewardship of City facilities, property, and public spaces. This position serves as a visible representative and principal advisor to City leadership, the City Council, boards and commissions, partner agencies, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and long-range planning for the City's physical assets, including deferred maintenance and CIP.
• Ensure alignment, accountability, and shared outcomes with the City’s partnership with Keep Durham Beautiful.
• Lead the City’s massive $355 million Capital Improvement Program, overseeing 114 diverse projects.
• Set departmental direction and ensure City priorities are advanced through effective governance, policy development, and performance management.
• Manage a diverse range of services including building design and construction, facilities maintenance, landscaping, urban forestry, cemeteries, real estate services, cultural and public art programs, and sustainability initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, business/public administration, or a related field.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in facilities/asset management, capital program delivery, real estate portfolio management, or public-sector infrastructure operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing large budgets, complex vendor/consultant contracts, and multi-disciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MPA, MBA, Engineering/Architecture, or related).
• Experience leading an enterprise-wide facilities or capital program in a growing city/county.
• Demonstrated success in reducing deferred maintenance, improving building performance/energy outcomes, and institutionalizing asset management practices.

Benefits

The City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a comprehensive wellness program.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range for these positions is $145,602 – $232,962, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The position includes residency requirements consistent with organizational policies and needs.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit Developmental Associates, LLC’s application portal. Applications must be submitted online via the Developmental Associates application portal – NOT the organization’s employment application portal or any other external website. Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded with the application. Applicants should apply by August 3, 2026. The hiring team will invite successful semi-finalists to virtual interviews and skill evaluations on September 3-4, 2026. Candidates are encouraged to reserve these dates for virtual meetings should they be invited to participate. Direct inquiries to hiring@developmentalassociates.com. The City of Durham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.