Facilities Director

About This Role

Directing facility operations and construction projects across multiple locations is the core of this role within a growing behavioral health organization. This position is for a strategic, hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving operational challenges, and has strong experience managing vendors, facilities, and capital improvement projects from the owner's side. The Director will oversee daily facility operations and serve as the internal lead on construction and renovation projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and maintenance across multiple facilities
• Ensure all building systems, safety standards, and compliance requirements are maintained
• Implement preventive maintenance programs and facility standards
• Support operational continuity and facility logistics across sites
• Lead construction, renovation, and facility improvement projects as the owner representative
• Develop project scopes, budgets, timelines, and execution plans
• Coordinate permitting, inspections, and project documentation
• Proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and keep projects moving forward
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with vendors and contractors
• Hold vendors accountable for quality, timelines, and performance expectations
• Reduce dependency on general contractors through direct vendor oversight and coordination
• Develop and manage facility and capital project budgets
• Oversee purchasing and procurement processes
• Track expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Ensure facilities and projects remain compliant with regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate facility records, permits, and project documentation
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (equivalent experience considered)
• 5–10+ years of facilities management and construction project management experience
• Strong budgeting, vendor negotiation, and project leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities

Nice to have:

• Experience overseeing multi-site operations

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing behavioral health organization
• Collaborative, mission-driven leadership team