Facilities Director

The Facilities Director serves as a strategic and operational leader responsible for safeguarding and optimizing VBCDC's real estate and physical assets. This role oversees building systems, maintenance operations, capital improvement and rehabilitation projects, and vendor/contractor relationships to ensure high-quality, safe, and compliant housing environments. The Facilities Director leads and develops a high-performing team of maintenance professionals, ensuring consistent service delivery, regulatory compliance, and alignment with VBCDC's mission and values. This position actively contributes to long-range planning, risk reduction, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement efforts across the organization.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)

A. Facilities & Asset Operations

• Oversee day-to-day facility management operations for VBCDC's property portfolio.

• Ensure building safety, preventive maintenance schedules, and rapid response to repair needs.

• Conduct regular property inspections to identify maintenance needs and compliance gaps.

• Support capital improvements and rehabilitation efforts with strong coordination and planning.

• Maintain strong vendor and contractor relationships, ensuring quality, cost-control, and contract compliance.

B. Team Leadership & Workforce Development

• Supervise, mentor, and professionally develop maintenance personnel; establish performance expectations, provide coaching, and ensure accountability.

• Cultivate a positive and mission-aligned culture rooted in professionalism, safety, and customer service.

• Delegate responsibilities effectively and monitor completion of assigned tasks to meet performance targets.

C. Compliance, Quality, and Risk Management

• Ensure facility operations comply with health and safety regulations, federal and state housing requirements, accessibility laws, and applicable building codes.

• Support risk mitigation strategies including safety training, asset protection, environmental hazard prevention, and documentation control.

D. Vendor, Contract & Budget Administration

• Manage procurement activities, contractor qualifications, scopes of work, and bid reviews.

• Assist with development of annual facilities budgets and capital expenditure planning.

• Review invoices, oversee material procurement, and track expenditures to budget.

E. Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with Asset Management leadership to improve facility systems, workflows, and service delivery.

• Contribute to multi-year capital planning, including lifecycle replacement schedules.

• Document and enhance standard operating procedures aligned with organizational goals.

Performance Metrics

Success will be demonstrated by:

• Reduction in emergency maintenance and successful preventive maintenance execution.

• Timely and under-budget delivery of capital/rehab projects.

• Improved asset condition ratings and regulatory compliance outcomes.

• High satisfaction levels from residents and internal partners.

• Strong staff engagement, professional development, and retention.

• Vendor performance meeting quality and cost expectations.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Property/Asset Management, or related field preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in facilities management, building operations, or maintenance supervision; affordable housing or multifamily experience strongly preferred.

• Working knowledge of building systems, OSHA, Fair Housing compliance, and property maintenance standards.

• Proficiency with maintenance and property management software systems; strong Microsoft Office skills.

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to train, coach, and develop staff.

• Exceptional communication, time-management, and project coordination skills.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment, demonstrate initiative, and resolve complex issues effectively.

Pay: $70, $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending