Director of Property Services

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC)•Prior Lake, MN

About The Position

The Director of Property Services provides oversight, leadership, strategic direction, and governance for the Property Services, Horticulture, Fleet, and Laundry departments. The organization includes approximately 100 full-time employees, along with seasonal employees and support staff as needed. In partnership with Public Works, the Director and team ensure infrastructure is optimally maintained 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Director ensures the departments support Tribal Operations and Gaming Enterprises through safe, efficient, high-quality property operations aligned with SMSC values and long-term objectives. The role shapes strategy, operational excellence, and long-term growth across the organization. It sets departmental vision, performance expectations, governance, and accountability; oversees departmental performance, safety, service quality, risk, budgets, capital plans, policies, compliance, and vendor relationships; and leads department leaders through coaching, development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness. The Director also works with the Public Works Director to support continuity of service and leads and coordinates Tribal Operations safety and random drug testing programs.

Requirements

A combination of post-secondary education in Public Works, Engineering, or Facilities Management and 10 or more years of progressive experience, including at least 4 years of management experience in large-scale Facilities or Public Works.
At least 5 years of direct leadership of teams of more than 50 employees.
Ability to read and interpret construction and landscape materials.
A standard driver’s license and a good driving record are required.
A valid Class D driver’s license may be needed.

Responsibilities

Propose and implement long-term vision, strategy, and performance expectations for Property Services departments, aligned with SMSC vision, values, and enterprise priorities.
Represent Property Services with Tribal Operations and Gaming Enterprise leadership; establish governance standards, controls, and accountability frameworks.
Provide executive oversight of department performance, safety outcomes, service quality, and risk management; hold department leaders accountable for execution, compliance, and results; monitor high-level metrics and address systematic issues.
Propose and implement departmental operating budgets and capital plans; set investment priorities and resource allocation; review aggregate financial performance and address significant variances.
Approve departmental policies and significant procedural changes; ensure regulatory and internal compliance; oversee procedure development and revisions, policy implementation, and corrective action following audits and inspections.
Own key vendor relationships, approve major contracts, and ensure vendor strategies align with enterprise goals and initiatives.
Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to department leaders; oversee leadership development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness; establish expectations for culture, engagement, and accountability.
Work closely with the Public Works Director to ensure continuity of service across the enterprise.
Lead and coordinate Tribal Operations safety and random drug testing programs.
Participate in internal and external work groups as needed.