Director of Facilities

Prequel Solutions • Pittsburgh, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Prequel Solutions is seeking a Director of Maintenance and Facilities to oversee approximately eight residential sites and four office buildings. The role helps maintain safe, reliable environments for employees and the people served by the organization. It combines planning, budgeting, project management, and team leadership with the ability to assist with maintenance work when needed. Approximately 80% of the role involves office, administrative, and leadership responsibilities, while approximately 20% involves hands-on maintenance. The position is based in East Liberty, reports to executive leadership, and serves on the organization's leadership team. Local site visits and occasional travel to Mercer are required, as is participation in a shared emergency on-call rotation supporting residential programs that operate around the clock.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent and at least five years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on maintenance and construction experience, with technical knowledge to assess repairs, evaluate contractor recommendations, and support the team.
• Experience managing facilities projects, vendor relationships, budgets, and staff.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, capital planning, procurement, and contract administration.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards, building codes, and facility safety requirements.
• Strong computer, organizational, and communication skills.
• A practical, cost-conscious approach and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• A calm, respectful leadership style and the ability to work professionally in residential settings serving at-risk youth.
• Availability for site visits and shared after-hours emergency coverage.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the maintenance supervisor and technician team, setting clear priorities and accountability.
• Oversee maintenance, repairs, grounds, and building operations across multiple locations.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs and long-term capital improvement plans.
• Manage concurrent construction and renovation projects, including projects with budgets up to approximately $500,000.
• Obtain and evaluate bids, negotiate pricing, manage vendor contracts, and monitor project quality, costs, and timelines.
• Partner with finance and executive leadership to develop and manage departmental budgets.
• Determine whether work should be completed internally or assigned to outside contractors.
• Oversee facility inspections, audits, and compliance with applicable building codes, OSHA standards, and other requirements.
• Develop policies and procedures for maintenance, safety, security, emergency preparedness, and fleet operations.
• Track maintenance completion, work-order efficiency, safety compliance, and budget performance.
• Coordinate fleet needs, including leases, registrations, insurance, claims, and vehicle safety.
• Establish an effective emergency on-call strategy and investigate critical maintenance issues.
• Co-chair the Health and Safety Committee and collaborate with program leaders across the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree