Director, Maintenance & Facilities
About The Position
The Director, Maintenance & Facilities provides strategic leadership and oversight of facilities operations across a diverse, mixed-use real estate portfolio, including market-rate, affordable housing, and tax credit (LIHTC) properties. The role ensures that assets are maintained to a high standard, meet regulatory requirements, and support the company's mission of delivering quality housing and strong community environments. The Director leads regional and on-site maintenance professionals and works with property management, construction, compliance, and other teams to advance preventive maintenance, capital planning, vendor management, and sustainability initiatives. The listed duties are not all-inclusive and may expand based on business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Business, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Deep understanding of facility operations in multifamily and mixed-use real estate, including affordable housing and LIHTC compliance.
- Strong leadership and team-development skills across geographically distributed portfolios.
- Proficiency in capital planning, project management, and budgeting.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes, including Fair Housing, OSHA, ADA, and building safety.
- Ability to build cross-functional relationships and lead collaborative initiatives.
- Excellent problem-solving, crisis-management, and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Yardi, RealPage, or other property management software.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction and operational oversight for facilities and maintenance activities across the real estate portfolio.
- Develop and implement building maintenance, preventive maintenance, and life safety standards to support safety, compliance, and quality.
- Lead and mentor facilities leaders, maintenance supervisors, and technicians across asset types.
- Oversee capital planning, budgeting, and execution of building improvements, repairs, and replacements.
- Ensure properties meet applicable HUD, LIHTC, local building code, and Fair Housing requirements.
- Evaluate and manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and service-level agreements to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborate with Compliance, Asset Management, Development, and Property Management teams.
- Monitor and report on maintenance efficiency, work order turnaround, and resident satisfaction metrics.
- Lead responses to facility emergencies, environmental issues, or capital needs, supporting business continuity and resident safety.
- Champion sustainability efforts and energy-efficiency upgrades across the portfolio.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
