Facilities Director

About This Role

This highly visible role is for an experienced Facilities Director to lead the stewardship, maintenance, and capital improvements for historic buildings. The position suits a candidate with technical expertise, operational discipline, and a deep appreciation for historic preservation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventative maintenance, repairs, and building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing, and life safety
• Ensure all buildings are well cleaned, safe, and operating at a high standard for employees and visitors
• Respond to urgent maintenance issues when needed and coordinate appropriate solutions
• Lead, mentor, and develop a facilities and housekeeping team of 7–10 employees
• Assign and prioritize daily maintenance, custodial, and repair responsibilities
• Foster a culture of accountability, responsiveness and quality work
• Manage employee performance including hiring and termination decisions
• Maintain and preserve the integrity of historic properties inside and out
• Coordinate restoration and renovation work in compliance with local preservation guidelines
• Obtain historic approvals and permit submissions as needed
• Solicit and evaluate bids for maintenance and capital projects
• Select, negotiate with, and oversee contractors and service providers
• Ensure work is completed on time, within budget, and to specification
• Prepare and manage annual operating and capital budgets for various properties
• Track expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Work in collaboration with senior leadership and shareholders on major renovation and capital improvement initiatives
• Provide regular updates to executives and stakeholders
• Maintain clear documentation, project plans, and status reports
• Be a professional and responsive point of contact for external partners

Requirements

• 10+ years in property management, building operations, the building trades, and/or construction management
• Experience with historic properties highly desired
• Proven management experience with vendors as well as facilities and housekeeping teams
• Strong working knowledge of one or more trades such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or HVAC
• Experience with contractor bidding, vendor negotiations, and project oversight
• Proven budget and financial management skills
• Experience working with executives, ownership groups, or shareholders
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to delegate effectively and hold team members accountable