Facilities Director

The Agora Companies•Baltimore, MD

7d•$110,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Agora Companies are seeking an experienced Facilities Director to lead the stewardship, maintenance, and capital improvements for their historic buildings. This is a highly visible role for a candidate with technical expertise, operational discipline, and a deep appreciation for historic preservation. The company is located in Baltimore's Mount Vernon neighborhood and operates within a unique campus of architectural gems.

Requirements

10+ years in property management, building operations, the building trades, and/or construction management
Experience with historic properties highly desired
Proven management experience with vendors as well as facilities and housekeeping teams.
Strong working knowledge of one or more trades such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or HVAC.
Experience with contractor bidding, vendor negotiations, and project oversight.
Proven budget and financial management skills.
Experience working with executives, ownership groups, or shareholders.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to delegate effectively and hold team members accountable.
Experience with Baltimore historic permitting and CHAP approvals is strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing restoration or adaptive reuse projects in landmark buildings.
Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, a related field or equivalent experience
Professional certifications such as CFM, FMP, or CPM.

Responsibilities

Oversee preventative maintenance, repairs, and building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing, and life safety.
Ensure all buildings are well cleaned, safe, and operating at a high standard for employees and visitors.
Respond to urgent maintenance issues when needed and coordinate appropriate solutions.
Lead, mentor, and develop a facilities and housekeeping team of 7–10 employees.
Assign and prioritize daily maintenance, custodial, and repair responsibilities.
Foster a culture of accountability, responsiveness and quality work.
Manage employee performance including hiring and termination decisions.
Maintain and preserve the integrity of historic properties inside and out.
Coordinate restoration and renovation work in compliance with local preservation guidelines.
Obtain historic approvals and permit submissions as needed.
Solicit and evaluate bids for maintenance and capital projects.
Select, negotiate with, and oversee contractors and service providers.
Ensure work is completed on time, within budget, and to specification.
Prepare and manage annual operating and capital budgets for various properties.
Track expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Work in collaboration with senior leadership and shareholders on major renovation and capital improvement initiatives.
Provide regular updates to executives and stakeholders.
Maintain clear documentation, project plans, and status reports.
Be a professional and responsive point of contact for external partners.