Director of Facilities
About The Position
The Director of Facilities leads and manages maintenance teams responsible for delivering first-class facilities across Barvin’s managed multifamily properties nationwide. The role provides leadership and expertise to site teams and collaborates with regional operations peers to ensure work orders are handled professionally and promptly, preventive maintenance programs are overseen, team training is delivered, vendor service contracts are managed, annual inspections are completed, and maintenance budgeting is supported. The Director develops long- and short-term maintenance plans and budgets, supports maintenance-side due diligence for proposed acquisitions, develops property capital expenditure budgets including five-year plans, and establishes company-wide standards and best practices. The position also identifies cost, energy, water, and other operational savings; develops training and career pathways for maintenance employees; and travels between sites to assess progress and communicate expectations. The role is based in Houston, Texas, and requires willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and education in engineering, facilities, or construction management.
- Familiarity with ELISE and/or YARDI maintenance workflows.
- Seven years of experience in facilities or project management.
- Five years of management experience leading a large team across multiple sites.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and comfort using different technology platforms.
- Construction and/or multifamily apartment industry experience.
- Ability to understand business objectives, strategies, and directions and develop and implement action plans accordingly.
- Ability to influence and collaborate internally and externally at all organizational levels.
- Effectiveness in project management, implementation, and follow-through.
- Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
Responsibilities
- Oversee facilities and maintenance operations for multifamily apartments nationwide, leading and holding maintenance teams accountable for daily operations and performance.
- Foster accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement within maintenance teams.
- Develop plans for short- and long-term maintenance programs and associated budgets.
- Ensure property work orders are handled professionally and promptly.
- Maintain communication with property management and clients regarding maintenance work.
- Partner with Learning and Development to create maintenance team training programs.
- Identify and implement maintenance best practices, policies, and procedures, and stay current with industry practices.
- Set expectations for assessing property needs, safety issues, and immediate needs.
- Conduct maintenance and engineering due diligence for proposed property acquisitions.
- Develop property CAPEX budgets, including five-year plans.
- Create materials and conduct training on long-term maintenance items, including building systems and site repairs.
- Lead company-wide standardization of materials.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities, including lighting replacement, energy savings, and water savings.
- Travel to sites to meet maintenance teams, communicate expectations, and monitor progress.
- Define roles and responsibilities for different levels of maintenance positions.
- Create advancement and development pathways for maintenance team members.
- Uphold the company’s core values and mission statement.
- Perform other related duties or projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with bonus program
- Housing program
- Health, vision, and dental benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) program with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
