Deputy Chief Director, Facilities Management

SOME•Washington, DC

1d•$126,505 - $133,941•Hybrid

About The Position

The Deputy Chief Director, Facilities Management provides strategic leadership and oversight for SOME’s Facilities Management Department. The role ensures the safety, functionality, cleanliness, maintenance, and curb appeal of SOME’s building portfolio while fostering a high-performing departmental culture grounded in teamwork, transparency, accountability, responsiveness, and exceptional customer service. The position oversees facilities operations, quality control, and program planning and evaluation. It communicates maintenance and construction plans, manages work orders, schedules, inventories, invoices, room turnovers, repairs, staff training, policies, and project management processes. It also conducts worksite reviews and audits, monitors contracts and operational efficiency, maintains building compliance, collaborates on commissioning new building systems, and leads capital and replacement reserve assessments, budgeting, reporting, and strategic planning. The schedule is Monday through Friday, either 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Hybrid eligibility is required. The salary range is $126,505 to $133,941, potentially commensurate with experience. The position reports to the EVP, Chief Property & Asset Management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration.
6–8 years of Facilities Management experience in multi-site housing or residential facilities.
3 years of management experience.
Valid driver’s license required.
Advanced understanding of building and construction trades.
Strategic planning, leadership, delegation, coaching, and teaching skills.
Knowledge of facilities information management systems.
Customer service, decision-making, and budget management skills.
Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse audiences.
Organizational skills with attention to detail and project management skills.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and travel off-site using personal transportation methods.
Ability to look at a computer screen for several hours a day and potentially sit for long periods.
Ability to perform active work that may involve standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.

Nice To Haves

8–10 years of Facilities Management experience in multi-site housing or residential facilities.
5 years of management experience.
IFMA or LEED certification.

Responsibilities

Communicate maintenance and construction plans and processes to internal and external stakeholders.
Monitor purchases and maintain inventory records; establish on-site depots and inventory systems.
Maintain the Work Order System and ensure maintenance and work schedules are followed.
Process invoices according to schedule and ensure proper allocation of funds by department or building.
Manage room turnover and major repairs in SOME housing.
Provide technical, safety, and service training to staff.
Develop a project management program and develop personnel.
Develop facilities operations policies and procedures.
Travel to worksites and review the quality of work performed by Facilities Management staff and contractors.
Perform work audits and identify areas for process improvement.
Review the quality and cost efficiency of services and work procured from external sources.
Monitor contracts to minimize exposure to fraud and collusion.
Monitor maintenance hours and mileage to ensure efficiency and accurate record-keeping.
Obtain licenses, permits, and building-related certificates to maintain compliance.
Partner with Housing Development on commissioning new building systems.
Consult with SOME leadership to ensure Facilities Management meets SOME program needs.
Lead capital and replacement reserve needs assessments and the budgeting process.
Report monthly on capital and replacement project and spending status.
Lead departmental strategic and goal-planning initiatives.
Inspect buildings twice a year to assess property needs and monitor physical property conditions.