Director, Facilities & Capital Projects (Greater Bay Area)

MidPen Housing•Union City, CA

About The Position

At MidPen, we build communities that change lives. Since 1970, we have been committed to our mission: to provide safe, affordable housing of high quality to those in need; establish stability and opportunity in the lives of residents; and foster diverse communities that allow people from all ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds to live in dignity, harmony, and mutual respect. We develop affordable housing, provide professional property management for all our communities, and coordinate robust onsite support programs that help residents thrive. We are active in 12 Northern California counties and have earned recognition as one of the nation’s leading non-profit developers and stewards of affordable housing. Our current portfolio of more than 130 properties is home to 20,000 working families, seniors, and people with special needs. We take pride in delivering affordable housing solutions, and we invite you to join us on a journey toward social, economic, and racial equity. MidPen is, once again, proud to be certified as an official Great Place to Work® in 2025. Reporting to the Senior Director of Risk Management & Facilities, the Director of Capital Projects & Facilities is a key member of the Property Management leadership team, responsible for preserving and sustaining MidPen’s assets. This role partners closely with Property Management, Housing Development, Asset Management, Legal, Accounting, and external stakeholders. The Director oversees the Area Maintenance Lead (AML) cohort and Facilities Coordinators, directly supervises two Regional Maintenance Managers and one Senior Facilities Coordinator, and provides high-level support and training to field maintenance staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Maintenance, Construction or Facilities Management preferred. Minimum of 5 years prior relevant industry experience and a minimum of 3 years prior supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and familiarity with all building systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, flooring, roofing, structure, swimming pools, landscape maintenance, elevator operations, security and fire alarm systems, and storm water treatment retention systems
Ability to anticipate maintenance issues, plan preventative measures and train others in the use of high-quality standards and procedures
Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental issues (particularly in relation to lead and asbestos regulations) and safe practices
Ability to read and understand blueprints
Ability to multi-task under pressure in order to meet competing deadlines, gather and analyze information, and solve problems skillfully and timely in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining ability to organize, and track document paper flow
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively via phone and in writing with site staff and internal partners, and external vendors
Proficiency using Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Project, and SharePoint)
Must possess a valid California Driver License, proof of current auto insurance policy, and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Safety mitigation, contract procurement, and management background highly preferred
Intermediate to Expert Excel skills highly preferred
Interest and/or background in the affordable housing industry preferred

Responsibilities

Provide portfolio-level oversight of facilities quality, efficiency, and coordination
Lead and develop Area Maintenance Leads supporting assigned portfolios
Establish preventive maintenance standards and oversee related policies, procedures, and workflows
Mentor maintenance staff and support training, operational best practices, and continuous improvement
Support regulatory and physical inspections to ensure compliance and smooth property operations
Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective training as needed
Mitigate facilities-related risk in compliance with applicable laws and internal policies
Manage all phases of capital projects, from planning and design through construction and closeout
Partner with Asset Management on capital planning, goal-setting, and tracking
Ensure projects meet Physical Needs Assessments, budgets, timelines, and quality standards
Oversee deferred maintenance planning and incorporation into long-term capital plans
Maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Oversee facilities procurement to balance quality, efficiency, and cost
Ensure portfolio-wide vendor compliance, bidding support, and contract execution
Collaborate with Vendor Management on sourcing, bulk purchasing, and contract management
Serve as liaison to Development on building design and maintenance readiness
Provide technical expertise during construction closeout, lease-up, and stabilization
Support system knowledge transfer (HVAC, plumbing, security, etc.) to operations teams
Ensure completion of annual safety inspections and related billing
Provide ongoing OSHA and safety compliance training
Support accident investigations and promote workplace safety initiatives
Perform other assignments as requested