Director of Facilities Maintenance

Skillforce•Chicago, IL

5h•$160,000 - $172,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Facilities Maintenance leads the asset management function, overseeing customer accounts, asset performance, profitability, and long-term service objectives across multiple sites. This role provides strategic direction, reviews performance, guides capital planning, and serves as the primary escalation point for complex operational and customer issues.

Requirements

At least seven years of relevant industry experience, including a minimum of three years in a leadership role within asset management, facilities operations, O&M, energy infrastructure, property management, or a similar environment.
Strong commitment to workplace safety with the ability to promote and uphold safety standards across the department.
Solid understanding of facility operations, asset management principles, and industry best practices.
Demonstrated ability to strengthen customer relationships and identify opportunities for business development and growth.
Experience managing financial performance, including P&L oversight, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly and quarterly projections.
Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects, adapt to changing demands, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of industry trends, market conditions, and competitive landscape.
Flexible and willing to take on additional responsibilities as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Business, Operations Management, Finance, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered in place of a degree.

Responsibilities

Directs portfolio-wide asset performance and facility operations, ensuring sites consistently meet service commitments, operational targets, and customer expectations.
Guides maintenance strategies, facility upgrades, and capital improvement initiatives with an emphasis on reliability, efficiency, cost control, and long-term value.
Evaluates operational data, financial performance, maintenance trends, and asset condition to uncover potential issues, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement.
Coordinates long-term planning for facility operations, capital expenditures, staffing, and asset strategies across a diverse portfolio of customer locations.
Develops and maintains consistent processes, performance standards, and operating practices for asset management, maintenance programs, and facility reporting.
Acts as a high-level resource for Asset Managers and customers, providing direction on challenging facility issues, operational risks, capital needs, and opportunities to improve asset performance.
Collaborates with customers, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to maintain safe, dependable, and cost-effective operation of facilities and critical infrastructure while meeting applicable requirements.
Evaluates and authorizes asset and facility management initiatives focused on improving operational results, maximizing asset longevity, strengthening reliability, and delivering a high level of customer service.