Facilities Director

Word on Fire • Rochester, MN

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is seeking a Facilities Director to oversee the management, maintenance, and strategic development of our facilities. This role will be responsible for day-to-day facilities operations (leased offices and owned property across multiple states), vendor management, compliance, and planning, as well as managing new infrastructure buildouts and property development projects as needed.

Requirements

• 7 years of experience managing multiple facilities across different locations
• Strong project management skills, including budgeting and scheduling for construction or renovation projects
• Ability to travel approximately 20-30% of the time across property locations
• Knowledge of lease administration, property management practices, building systems, and vendor management
• Knowledge of space utilization strategies, move coordination, workplace layout planning and occupancy management systems
• Experience maintaining compliance documentation and conducting inspections
• Understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and safety codes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving, adaptability and time management
• Commitment to the mission of Word on Fire

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Real Estate, Engineering, or a related field
• Proficient with project management tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and facility management software
• Familiarity with the work of Bishop Robert Barron and Word on Fire

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operational aspects of leased offices, studio facilities, and owned properties, ensuring they are maintained in excellent condition
• Manage service vendors, including but not limited to janitorial, landscaping, HVAC, security, networking, and maintenance contractors
• Conduct regular property inspections and ensure compliance with safety, accessibility, and building codes
• Plan and manage buildouts, renovations, or capital improvement projects for leased or owned properties, working with IT, HR, and other departments to incorporate infrastructure, personnel, and safety requirements
• Serve as primary liaison with architects, contractors, engineers, and local authorities for permitting, design, and construction activities
• Develop project scopes, timelines, budgets, and progress reporting
• Coordinate office moves, furniture purchases, and space planning needs across leased properties
• Respond to and manage facilities-related issues such as repairs, emergencies, and space modifications
• Maintain detailed records of leases, property deeds, service contracts, warranties, and project documentation
• Review and negotiate service contracts to ensure cost-effective operations
• Support insurance claims related to facilities or property damage
• Serve as the primary liaison with IT to ensure the physical environment of all IT infrastructure (e.g., server rooms, network closets, cable pathways) meets necessary standards for power, cooling, security, and accessibility
• Oversee the deployment, maintenance, and physical security of network systems and servers across all leased offices and owned properties in collaboration with the IT department
• Manage and maintain integrated physical security and access control systems, collaborating with HR to safeguard the security of employees, contractors, and guests
• Respond to and manage facilities-related issues and emergencies, working with HR to develop and communicate emergency response plans that ensure the safety personnel and property

Benefits

• Work-from-home Wednesdays and up to 20 additional work-from-home days throughout the year
• Several 100% Word on Fire-paid insurance benefits: life, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Other insurance benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• A retirement plan with a 3% target employer contribution
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leaves at 100% of base salary
• Access to Word on Fire’s incredible wealth of content and resources

What This Job Offers

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