Director of Facilities

Corvias Group•Fort Sill, OK

About The Position

At Corvias, you'll join a team wholeheartedly invested in their work. In return, we offer support intended to strengthen your professional, financial, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Your wellbeing is not just a priority, it's at the heart of the Corvias employment experience. Who We Are At Corvias, we're experts at developing solutions through partnership. Our mission is to be personally committed to solving our partners' most difficult, systematic challenges by reimagining what is possible and realizing more resilient communities together. We believe a culture of caring, purposeful, diverse and courageous humans who want to make a difference for our partners will help us achieve that mission. How You'll Contribute to the Team: The Director of Facilities leads local maintenance, facilities, and vendor operations at the assigned location and works in partnership with the Operations Director in the development and implementation of the community management plan. Leading teams through the provision of high-quality services that meet resident needs and create a superior living experience is at the forefront of this role. The candidate selected would have to already live within a daily commutable distance to Ft. Sill, OK, or be willing to relocate within a daily commutable distance to the base. Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive related experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
Inventory management and purchasing experience required.
Advanced knowledge of full-cycle maintenance, including preventative, predictive, planned, and make ready programs is required.
Knowledge and experience in mechanical systems, electrical, plumbing, construction, and masonry required; HVAC, OSHA, EPA compliance, or trade skills/licenses a strong plus.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze data, identify trends, and use data to connect operational and administrative activities to overall business strategies.
Financial experience developing and executing operations, CapEx, and payroll budgets; financial acumen necessary to identify challenges that could impact NOI, and to negotiate and maintain contractual relationships with vendors.
Proven ability to develop, inspire, and lead high-performing and high-impact teams, including the ability to partner with colleagues to champion cross-functional initiatives.
Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of word processing, Excel, and database applications; familiarity with property management software a plus.
Valid driver's license is required and ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Degree, certification, or coursework in facilities management, property management, business management or similar a plus.
HVAC, OSHA, EPA compliance, or trade skills/licenses a strong plus.
familiarity with property management software a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as a hands-on leader, directing all aspects of facilities management including preventative, predictive, planned, and emergency maintenance programs and related administrative services.
Champion a resident-first approach and ensure team members provide effective and responsive customer service through active listening, empathy, and problem solving.
Serve as a primary point of contact for the partner; Develop and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders, respond to partner requests, and collaborate as necessary to ensure program effectiveness.
Drive operational consistency through the implementation, monitoring, and management of standard operating procedures, policies, and workflows.
Ensure staff and vendors follow health, safety and building code regulations for the installation, local municipality and State.
Maintain day-to-day operational awareness of each neighborhood and regularly travel throughout the community to maintain hands-on knowledge and demonstrate leadership presence.
Develop and implement strategies for effective work order management, including associated emergency, predictive, and preventative maintenance plans, and daily plans to deliver a high level of curb appeal, cleanliness, and property appearance.
Monitor the status of rent ready inventory; take steps to ensure units are available within specified timeframes and meet quality standards.
Communicate and update internal and external stakeholders on all current and upcoming Capital Projects.
Develop and maintain the facilities management budget; perform ongoing analysis of financial performance, maintain a thorough understanding of trends and drivers, and make recommendations on opportunities to improve profitability.
Implement materials management approaches that optimize warehousing, inventory tracking, and stock levels.
Oversee vendor relationships; negotiate agreements that deliver maximum value, minimal total cost, reduce risk, and control scope changes; Collaborate with national purchasing associates for services and materials that are negotiated nationally.
Coordinate, prepare, and review ad hoc and regularly scheduled reports; ensure all requisite information is accurate and available within required timeframes.
Lead the recruitment and retention of diverse teams of professionals; create accountability and ownership among team members through communication of clear expectations, supervision, and provision of timely performance feedback.
Identify opportunities to grow the Team through training and development utilizing hands-on and class room type curriculum.
Model the highest standards of business professionalism; lead the training and development of team members through coaching, motivating, and mentoring on company culture, business goals, and superior customer service.
Participate in conference calls scheduled by the RVP, Facilities.
Other duties as assigned.