Director of Facilities

Corvias Corporate Services, LLC • Fort Polk, LA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Facilities leads local maintenance, facilities, and vendor operations at the assigned location, partnering with the Operations Director to develop and implement the community management plan. The role leads teams in delivering high-quality services that meet resident needs and create a superior living experience. The selected candidate must live within daily commuting distance of Ft. Rucker, Alabama, or be willing to relocate within daily commuting distance; relocation assistance is available.

This hands-on leadership position oversees facilities management programs and related administrative services, including maintenance planning, work order and inventory management, capital projects, budgets, vendor agreements, reporting, and staff development. The Director serves as a primary contact for the partner and maintains operational awareness across the community, while ensuring teams and vendors comply with applicable health, safety, and building codes.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of progressive related experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Inventory management and purchasing experience.
• Advanced knowledge of full-cycle maintenance, including preventative, predictive, planned, and make-ready programs.
• Knowledge and experience in mechanical systems, electrical, plumbing, construction, and masonry.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data, identify trends, and connect operational and administrative activities to business strategies.
• Financial experience developing and executing operations, CapEx, and payroll budgets; financial acumen to identify challenges that could impact NOI and to negotiate and maintain vendor contractual relationships.
• Ability to develop, inspire, and lead high-performing teams and partner with colleagues on cross-functional initiatives.
• Computer proficiency, including word processing, Excel, and database applications.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Must live within daily commuting distance of Ft. Rucker, Alabama, or be willing to relocate within daily commuting distance.

Nice To Haves

• HVAC, OSHA, EPA compliance, or trade skills/licenses.
• Familiarity with property management software.
• Degree, certification, or coursework in facilities management, property management, business management, or a similar field.

Responsibilities

• Direct preventative, predictive, planned, and emergency maintenance programs and related administrative services.
• Champion a resident-first approach and ensure responsive customer service through active listening, empathy, and problem solving.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the partner, maintain stakeholder relationships, respond to requests, and collaborate to ensure program effectiveness.
• Implement, monitor, and manage standard operating procedures, policies, and workflows to drive operational consistency.
• Ensure staff and vendors follow applicable health, safety, and building code regulations.
• Maintain day-to-day operational awareness of each neighborhood and regularly travel throughout the community to demonstrate leadership presence.
• Develop and implement work order management strategies, maintenance plans, and daily plans that support curb appeal, cleanliness, and property appearance.
• Monitor rent-ready inventory and ensure units are available within specified timeframes and meet quality standards.
• Communicate and update internal and external stakeholders on current and upcoming capital projects.
• Develop and maintain the facilities management budget; analyze financial performance and trends, and recommend opportunities to improve profitability.
• Implement materials management approaches that optimize warehousing, inventory tracking, and stock levels.
• Oversee vendor relationships and negotiate agreements to maximize value, minimize total cost, reduce risk, and control scope changes; collaborate with national purchasing associates.
• Coordinate, prepare, and review ad hoc and regularly scheduled reports, ensuring accurate information is available on time.
• Lead recruitment and retention of diverse professional teams and establish accountability through clear expectations, supervision, and timely performance feedback.
• Identify team development opportunities and provide hands-on and classroom-style training.
• Coach, motivate, and mentor team members on company culture, business goals, and superior customer service.
• Participate in conference calls scheduled by the RVP, Facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Choice between two benefit-rich medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with immediate 100% vesting and contribution match.
• Generous paid time off that increases throughout your career.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Paid time off to volunteer.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 100% paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Maternity leave.
• Paternity leave.
• Military leave.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation assistance is available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed