Director, Facilities Management

Ohio History Connection•Columbus, OH

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Facilities Management leads the physical care, improvement, and major project management of the statewide historic site and museum system. This position is accountable for the strategic planning, execution, financial stewardship, and reporting of capital and operating investments across facilities and infrastructure. The Director supervises the Architectural Services and Buildings and Grounds teams and ensures strong coordination between these teams and the broader organization. The position has primary responsibility for capital project accountability, including development of capital requests, coordination of approvals through the Controlling Board and other state oversight entities, management of capital releases, and adherence to approved scopes, schedules, and budgets. The Director ensures transparency, compliance, and fiscal discipline across projects funded by multiple and varied funding sources, including state operating funds, state capital funds, restricted funds, and other public or private sources. The Director aligns facilities work with organizational goals and statewide priorities; provides leadership, training, and professional mentoring; and partners closely with executive leadership on planning, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, and long-term infrastructure strategy. The position works primarily from the Ohio History Center in Columbus, with frequent statewide travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field PLUS over ten years relevant working experience.
A minimum of five years of progressive management of full-time staff.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing managers and with the capital budget process

Responsibilities

Builds, leads, and guides a high-performing Facilities Management leadership team with clear accountability for outcomes, timelines, and budgets.
Oversees the development, submission, and defense of capital requests, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, audience impact, and state requirements.
Maintains primary accountability for capital project approvals, including coordination with state agencies, preparation for Controlling Board review, and compliance with all reporting and documentation requirements.
Manages capital releases and cash flow across projects, ensuring spending aligns with approved authorizations, schedules, and funding restrictions.
Develops and implements a proactive, organization-wide preventative and cyclical maintenance strategy to protect long-term capital investments.
Leads comprehensive budget planning and oversight for the Division, including operating and capital budgets with multiple, varied funding sources.
Ensures rigorous budget monitoring, forecasting, and variance management, proactively addressing risks related to scope changes, cost escalation, or funding timing.
Maintains high standards of project management discipline, including scope control, schedule adherence, vendor oversight, and financial accountability across all projects.
Ensures that all teams maintain, protect, and preserve historic resources in alignment with current best practices, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards.
Works with division directors to establish clear project governance, decision-making authority, and accountability structures for capital and facilities work.
Collaborates with the Chief Officers and other division directors on long-range capital planning, prioritization of investments, and integration of facilities needs into organizational strategy.
Works closely with division directors to develop capital budget priorities that balance preservation needs, operational sustainability, and audience impact.
Ensures maintenance, grounds, engineering, and landscaping needs are addressed through planned, cost-effective strategies that support both operating efficiency and capital preservation.
Develops strategies for the effective use of staff, consultants, and contractors to steward public and private resources responsibly.
Leads and serves on cross-organizational teams, providing expertise in facilities planning, capital project execution, and budget accountability.
Builds a culture of collaboration, transparency, and fiscal stewardship that reflects the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
Provides timely feedback, coaching, and professional development for managers, serving as a strategic thought partner and accountability leader.