Facilities Director
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Facilities Director to lead facilities operations, oversee the facilities team, and manage building maintenance, renovations, and improvement projects. This role is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment while ensuring work is planned, prioritized, and completed efficiently.
The Facilities Director also works closely with Senior Leadership to develop plans for future facilities projects and oversee current initiatives. This partnership includes translating leadership's vision into actionable plans, providing recommendations on project scope and resources, and communicating progress, timelines, budgets, and decisions requiring leadership input.
The ideal candidate brings strong facilities leadership and construction project management experience, technical knowledge of commercial building systems, and a practical approach to completing work. Success in this role requires clear communication, sound judgment, and the ability to balance daily operational needs with longer-term organizational priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, support, and oversee the facilities team and daily facilities operations to maintain a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment.
- Establish work priorities, assign responsibilities, and coordinate staffing and resources to address routine maintenance, service requests, and ongoing projects.
- Develop and implement maintenance schedules, work plans, and budgets to support reliable building operations and efficient use of resources.
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee building maintenance, renovations, and facility improvement projects from planning through completion.
- Evaluate project scope, team capabilities, and available resources to determine whether work should be performed in-house or contracted to outside providers.
- Work with the facilities team to plan, schedule, and complete in-house projects.
- Coordinate outside contractors and oversee construction activities to ensure quality workmanship and adherence to approved plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Collaborate with Senior Leadership to develop and refine the vision, scope, and priorities for future facilities projects and improvements.
- Translate leadership's vision into actionable project plans, providing recommendations on feasibility, timelines, costs, and resource requirements.
- Provide Senior Leadership with regular updates on current projects, including progress, budgets, schedules, potential challenges, and decisions requiring input or approval.
- Identify and address operational and project-related issues, recommending solutions and escalating concerns when appropriate.
- Ensure facilities operations and project activities comply with applicable health and safety regulations.
- Coordinate emergency response and crisis management activities related to facilities operations.
- Respond promptly and professionally to facility-related requests and concerns, setting realistic expectations and following through on commitments.
- Use technology to support maintenance planning, project tracking, reporting, and efficient facilities operations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- At least seven years of project management experience, preferably in the construction industry.
- Experience in facilities management or a similar role.
- Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other commercial building systems.
- Strong organizational and planning skills, including the ability to develop work schedules, manage competing priorities, and maintain attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A customer-focused approach, with the ability to establish realistic expectations and follow through on commitments.
- Proficiency with technology and the ability to learn and apply new tools.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with employees, contractors, and other stakeholders.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A dynamic, supportive work environment.
How To Apply
- Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience to careers@joegibbsracing.com with the subject line "Facilities Director".