Division Director of Facilities

Discovery Senior Living • Chicago, IL

1d • Remote

About The Position

Coordinates support functions essential to community building operations. This position is responsible for increasing the effectiveness and progress of the community maintenance teams. This is a remote position open to candidates located near a major airport, requiring 50%–75% travel. Standard business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; however, work hours and availability may vary based on customer and project needs, with on-call support required as necessary. The annual salary range for this position is $125,000–$135,000, plus eligibility for a 10% annual bonus.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or technical degree in a related field is desirable
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the management of facility operations preferred
• HVAC experience or training
• Working knowledge of machinery, tools, repair techniques, plumbing and related repair
• Experience with electrical systems, phone systems, fire panels, emergency response systems and disaster preparedness
• Ability to effectively write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to communicate clearly before groups of customers and employees
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand all design discipline plans
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Project and Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, email and Internet
• Must have excellent mathematical skills including the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Able to analyze statistical data
• Proactive thinking to prevent problems and great problem solving skills
• Sound judgement skills when making recommendations to management
• Must be cognitive and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• The candidate must have a thorough knowledge of construction practices, procedures, design, and materials
• Excellent negotiation skills for vendor contracts
• Coordinate several diverse projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently
• Above average organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Direct and coordinate professional construction management work
• Maintain and establish positive vendor relationships
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and demonstrate self-initiative
• Must have working knowledge of entitlement and the construction bid processes
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must be results-driven and goal oriented
• The ability to multi-task and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Must be supportive of team-spirited environment

Nice To Haves

• Candidates located near a major airport

Responsibilities

• Planning, reporting, goal setting, training and assistance with recruitment and selection of key positions
• Provide and monitor of Owner Supplied Vendors and Budgets
• Assist with Cap-ex Review on Existing Properties
• Monitor Capital Construction Progress Schedules
• Track Project Punch list
• Perform Capital Construction Site Visits
• Project coordination and controls
• Coordinate contractor activities
• Develop capital work scope
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to project status
• Analyze, manage, and mitigate risks
• Responsible for assisting governmental services during inspections.
• Must be aware of all required regulations and ensure the campus is compliant
• Trains Director of Facility Operations with TELS system and preventive maintenance program
• Reviews the maintenance of Community buildings to high standards of construction
• Assist with the development of the Capital Budget and annual maintenance budgets
• Oversees construction, remodeling and maintenance to all Community buildings.
• Aid with maintenance contracts, electrical systems, phone systems, fire panels, emergency response systems and disaster preparedness
• Develops vendor relationships and negotiates contracts for maintenance services when appropriate
• Assist with new community acquisitions including developing and implementing capital improvement plans
• Ensure that room turns meet the respective standards for each community.
• Manage multiple capital improvement projects at a time
• Communicate progress of capital work with site and Divisional personnel
• Assist with vendor negotiation and establish material and work standards

Benefits

• Eligibility for a 10% annual bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director