Divisional Property Director

Salvation Army Careers•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Divisional Property Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for The Salvation Army’s property portfolio throughout the Intermountain Division, including Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and Utah. Reporting to the Divisional Secretary for Business, the Director leads the Property Department and is responsible for stewardship, maintenance, compliance, acquisition, disposition, development, and long-term sustainability of divisional real estate assets. The role coordinates capital, renovation, remodeling, construction, maintenance, and environmental projects; manages property-related contracts, approvals, records, budgets, vendors, and reporting; and works with field officers, program leaders, architects, contractors, Territorial Headquarters Property and Legal departments, and divisional leadership. The Director ensures properties remain safe, functional, financially responsible, compliant, and aligned with mission and operational priorities. This position supervises the Property Department and assigned contracts, facilities, maintenance, custodial, mail, reception, and other personnel. It provides leadership for property transactions and projects, oversees facilities operations and service contracts, and coordinates contract review, legal review, regulatory compliance, approvals, vendor qualifications, and property records. The Director also administers property and Grants & Contracts functions within TSAMM, supports field units with documentation and guidance, prepares project correspondence and reports, and performs other assigned duties and special projects. Work is performed in office, field, construction, and property settings. Travel throughout the division and attendance at offsite meetings may be required. The position requires physical activities including walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, grasping, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, operating standard office equipment, and lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds. Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management, real estate, facilities management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in property, facilities, construction, contracts, project management, or a related field.
Valid in-state driver’s license, acceptable motor vehicle record, and ability to meet organizational driving requirements.
Successful completion of required background checks and Protect the Mission certification in accordance with Salvation Army policy.
Commitment to the mission and religious purposes of The Salvation Army.
Knowledge of real estate transactions, construction and maintenance processes, contracts, project budgets, capital planning, and property-related compliance requirements.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret property, legal, architectural, construction, financial, regulatory, and technical documents.
Ability to lead employees, coordinate work over a broad geographic area, establish effective processes, and manage competing priorities.
Excellent project management, time management, organizational, planning, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present concise, accurate information to leadership, committees, boards, field personnel, vendors, regulators, and community representatives.
Ability to define problems, collect and analyze information, establish facts, evaluate options, and draw sound conclusions.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining collaborative relationships.
Ability to maintain detailed, accurate, and confidential records and exercise discretion in complex business matters.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, integrated databases, electronic records systems, TSAMM, and the ability to learn new software.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, grasp, push, pull, reach overhead, and operate standard office equipment intermittently or continuously.
Ability to access and produce information using a computer, communicate by telephone and electronic systems, and understand written information.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.
Master’s degree in business or a related field preferred.
Professional credentials as a licensed real estate professional, contractor, engineer, certified property manager, project manager, or facilities professional preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, train, and supervise the Property Department and assigned contracts, facilities, maintenance, custodial, mail, reception, and other personnel; establish priorities and responsive support for field units and Divisional Headquarters.
Assign and oversee departmental projects, maintain capable staffing, and ensure reports, records, correspondence, and approvals are accurate, complete, and processed promptly.
Collaborate with the Divisional Secretary for Business on property, contract, facilities, and special project matters; inform divisional leadership about trends, risks, code changes, compliance issues, and project developments.
Support Business Section departments and represent the Divisional Secretary for Business on related matters when directed.
Lead strategic management, stewardship, maintenance, compliance, development, acquisition, sale, leasing, and disposition of divisional real estate assets.
Serve as a primary property contact for Corps Officers, field units, Command Finance Council, divisional departments, local advisory property committees, and appropriate Territorial Headquarters departments.
Assist with contracts and, as assigned, lead property purchases, sales, leases, dispositions, tax-exempt applications, annual recertification of tax-exempt properties, and associated legal and approval processes.
Maintain the divisional master property file system and ensure documents are retained in designated electronic and physical repositories.
Oversee capital improvement, renovation, remodeling, construction, routine maintenance, planned maintenance, and deferred maintenance projects.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, project supervisors, and field representatives; review architectural drawings and scopes for alignment with program and operational requirements.
Attend construction and project meetings as necessary and perform owner representative duties for major projects.
Monitor project schedules, expenditures, invoices, change orders, and budgets; review expenditures for accuracy and provide status reports to leadership and stakeholders.
Coordinate maintenance of Divisional Headquarters buildings, parking areas, mechanical systems, generators, security systems, keys, access cards, parking permits, and other assigned facilities operations.
Manage general service contracts, including landscaping, snow removal, HVAC, elevators, electrical, plumbing, janitorial, painting, moving, locksmith, flooring, furniture, and related services.
Review property, construction, architectural, vendor, use, and other assigned contracts and agreements for scope, approvals, and compliance with Salvation Army policies.
Coordinate legal review and contract issue resolution with Territorial Headquarters Property and Legal departments and other stakeholders.
Verify contractor and vendor qualifications, licenses, insurance, certifications, and other required documentation before engagement.
Coordinate hazardous materials notifications and support compliance with environmental, building, safety, regulatory, and risk-management requirements.
Prepare complete and sequential contract and property project packages for Command Finance Council, Capital Funding Committee, and Territorial Headquarters review and approval; present items when assigned or when the Divisional Secretary for Business is absent.
Notify field personnel, vendors, contractors, and Territorial Headquarters contacts of project status, required actions, and approval outcomes.
Lead or administer property and Grants & Contracts functions within TSAMM, including user support, workflow responsiveness, use agreements, agenda items, approvals, and records.
Maintain and periodically review qualified vendor and contractor lists across the division, including specialty trades and emergency contacts.
Provide field units with checklists, forms, and guidance for property submissions and follow through until documentation is complete.
Prepare correspondence and periodic project summaries, including reports concerning capital work, maintenance, hazardous materials, environmental concerns, and other sensitive matters.
Lead or participate in coordination meetings with Property, Program, Finance, Legal, and other departments to review pending submissions and divisional priorities.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Disability insurance
Sick leave: one day per month, up to 12 sick days per year; accrual and availability begin at hire.
Vacation: 20 days per year, accrued at 0.0769 hours per hour worked; accrual begins at hire, but vacation may not be used until six months of employment are completed.
One floating day off, accrued immediately and annually; it may not be used until completion of the initial three-month introductory period.
Pension Plan after one year of continuous service.
Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b)).