Reporting to the Managing Director of Core Operations, the Director of Facilities serves as the senior leader responsible for the strategic direction, operational excellence, and long-term stewardship of the organization’s facilities portfolio. This individual will oversee all facilities operations, maintenance, engineering, regulatory compliance, capital planning, vendor management, emergency preparedness, and building systems across a diverse portfolio of educational, administrative, and community facilities.
The Director of Facilities will partner closely with executive leadership to develop long-term facilities strategies that ensure organizational assets remain safe, compliant, efficient, and positioned to support future growth. This leader will oversee a large facilities team while driving continuous improvement, operational consistency, and exceptional customer service throughout the organization.
The successful candidate is an experienced operations executive who combines strategic leadership with strong technical expertise and a collaborative leadership style. They possess the ability to manage complex facilities operations while developing high-performing teams, strengthening systems and processes, and building trusted relationships across the organization.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a mission-driven leader to modernize facilities operations, influence enterprise-wide initiatives, and play a key role in supporting one of the nation’s premier nonprofit organizations.
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Demonstrated success leading complex facilities operations across multiple buildings or campuses.
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Experience leading maintenance, engineering, custodial, and facilities teams in highly regulated environments.
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Strong knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire/life safety, security, and building automation systems.
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Experience leading capital improvement projects, facility renovations, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
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Proven ability to manage multimillion-dollar operating and capital budgets while balancing competing organizational priorities.
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Demonstrated success developing preventive maintenance programs and utilizing facilities management systems (CMMS) to improve operational performance.
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Experience negotiating and managing vendor relationships, service contracts, and procurement processes.
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Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, including OSHA, ADA, environmental regulations, and applicable building codes.
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Exceptional leadership skills with experience developing high-performing teams through coaching, accountability, and continuous professional development.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
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Strong analytical, financial, and project management capabilities with a data-informed approach to decision-making.
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Sound judgment, executive presence, emotional intelligence, and the ability to lead effectively during periods of change and operational complexity.
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Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field preferred.
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Professional certifications such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facility Management Professional (FMP), LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), or comparable credentials are preferred.
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A minimum of 8–10 years of progressively responsible facilities leadership experience, including experience leading large operational teams.