Director of Facilities

The Director of Facilities is a key member of the senior leadership team, and an integral member of our Operations team. Reporting to an Executive Director, this position provides strategic vision and guidance of facility maintenance and grounds, fire prevention and the highest standard of safety compliance, energy management, budgeting, planning and procurement. Besides supporting the Operations function, the position works in collaboration with our Asset Management function, implemented through a corporate affiliate, that is primarily focused on ensuring optimal performance, sustainability and marketability of the property portfolio. The Director of Facilities oversees the Maintenance Supervisor and supports the maintenance team in meeting established performance goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategy

· Develop strategic direction to support future needs and growth.

· Assist in the preparation of the written assessment of physical conditions and the Department's Annual and 5-year Physical and Management Needs Assessment

· Collaborate with Executive Director and Director of Operations on the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that will further develop the facilities functions agency wide.

· Prepare and submit required documentation as required for the capital needs assessments.

Leadership

· Provide leadership and accountability for the success of multiple projects, planning construction projects and developing solutions.

· In conjunction with the Maintenance Supervisor, conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive and handle discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Budgets

· Prepare and manage operational and capital budgets for facility maintenance and ensure goals and benchmarks are achieved.

· Review monthly financial reports for compliance with budget.

Procurement

· Prepare bidding and contracting documents, including drafting Request for Proposals (RFP), contracts for maintenance and capital improvements.

· Recommends and manages system maintenance contracts and vendor selection.

Additional responsibilities will be provided.

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements:

· Ten years of relevant experience, in which five of those years are in a management capacity

· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as facilities management, engineering or business management is required.

· Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP) and/or Professional Engineer (PE) are highly preferred.

· Advanced skills in budgeting, financial administration and project management are mandatory.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 10 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Experience:

• Maintenance: 10 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Stamford, CT (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Stamford, CT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person