Director, Facility Management - Non-Profit

AHRC NYC•New York, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

AHRC New York City is seeking a Director for their Facility Management division. This role is responsible for developing and implementing operating standards, preventative maintenance programs, and facility planning strategies. The Director will oversee on-site residential audits, manage facility repairs and renovations, oversee vendor relations and procurement, and supervise maintenance staff. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in physical plant administration or a related field, with a Master's preferred. A minimum of five years of related experience is required. The role involves travel throughout New York City and requires a valid driver's license.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in physical plant administration centered around facility management required.
Five or more years of related experience and/or training.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence, and to effectively present information and respond to questions to broad range of stakeholders.
Proficient in standard business software applications such as Excel and Word, as well capacity to learn agency-specific applications, as needed.
Proven ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with program leadership and staff, as well as external contractors and business contacts.
Must have solid organizational, multi-tasking and delegation skills, as well as ability to initiate and follow through independently on a variety of facility management issues.
Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions, show sound judgment in setting priorities, address emerging operational issues, and handle and/or diffuse time-sensitive and/or stressful situations.
Available to travel to sites throughout New York City.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Masters preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with development of operating standards and protocol and drafting of departmental policies and procedures ensuring compliance with all city, state and federal regulations related to environmental protection and health and safety regulations (including OSHA, fire codes, building codes, city ordinances, etc.).
Develop preventative maintenance programs and annual and long-range facility planning strategies.
Communicate new or revised plans to relevant stakeholders within OPWDD and DDSO offices and to internal AHRC leadership.
Guide the development of plans of corrective action for environmental and life safety deficiencies cited in internal and external audits.
Assist with development of evacuation and emergency response plans.
Perform on-site residential audits to assess and evaluate conditions, make recommendations for improvements, and offer solutions to achieve cost-effective operations.
Assess and monitor condition of furnishings, floor coverings, safety equipment and general house cleanliness.
Assist with identification of building problems and needed renovations by providing technical assistance to staff in all areas of facilities management.
Develop facility and equipment budgets, stay within approved budgetary guidelines, develop cost-effective solutions report costs, and analyze future building-related expenditures.
Manage, delegate and perform facility repairs, preventive maintenance and inventory control utilizing Property Maintenance Software.
Serve as liaison with federal, state and local agencies, companies and contractors, architects, and AHRC staff and administration on all technical matters affecting facilities management.
Establish and maintain strong business relationships with service vendors.
Consistently maintain updated contractor list for services (construction, landscaping, repairs and painting, etc.) and goods (furniture, carpeting, equipment, supplies, etc.).
Oversee bidding process and ensure uniform specifications are presented to all bidders for work orders.
Evaluate bids and recommend vendors to whom contracts should be awarded.
Direct, schedule, and oversee external contractors (electricians, plumbers, roofers, painters, landscapers, etc.).
Oversee procurement of all goods and services from outside vendors and ensure delivery of high quality and standards.
Select products, parts, fixtures and materials that meet operating needs of residential programs.
Direct, supervise, and evaluate Maintenance staff and ensure staff receives training related to specific job tasks and responsibilities.
Implement and maintain the facility management computer-based inventory and work order tracking information system, as well as reviews logs and records to maintain positive control of workflow and progress of work by staff.
Ensure work order requests are received and prioritized, and jobs are assigned to efficiently and economically meet reasonable time frames.
As needed, perform activities of workers supervised.