Director of Property Services

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community•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 has approximately 100 full-time employees, in addition to seasonal employees and support staff as needed. Working closely with Public Works, the Director and team ensure infrastructure is optimally maintained around the clock and throughout the 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 Director sets the long-term vision, strategy, and performance expectations for Property Services; represents the organization to Tribal Operations and Gaming Enterprise leadership; and establishes governance, controls, and accountability. The role oversees department performance, safety, service quality, risk management, budgets, capital plans, policies, regulatory compliance, vendors, and contracts. It also develops department leaders and works with the Public Works Director to maintain service continuity across the enterprise. The position leads and coordinates Tribal Operations safety and random drug testing programs and participates in work groups as needed.

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 plans or materials.
A standard driver’s license with a good driving record is required.
A valid Class D driver’s license may be needed.

Responsibilities

Propose and implement the long-term vision, strategy, and performance expectations for Property Services departments in alignment with SMSC vision, values, and enterprise priorities.
Represent Property Services to 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 performance metrics and address systemic issues.
Propose and implement departmental operating budgets and capital plans; set capital investment priorities and allocate resources.
Review aggregate financial performance and address significant variances.
Approve departmental policies and significant procedural changes; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
Oversee the development and revision of procedures and direct implementation of operational or policy changes.
Hold leaders accountable for audit and inspection outcomes and completion of corrective actions.
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 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.