Facilities Manager

Triangle Land Conservancy•Durham, NC

18d•$58,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Facilities Manager is a hands-on, self-directed role responsible for upkeep, repair, and long-term maintenance of Triangle Land Conservancy’s offices, preserve facilities, buildings, houses, major equipment, parking lots, and access roads. Reporting to the Director of Natural Resources, the manager works with land management teams and senior leadership to identify and prioritize facility needs, complete maintenance and repairs, and lead larger repair and renovation projects. Outside contractors are managed when work cannot reasonably be completed in-house. The role involves regular travel to TLC properties across its six-county service area, with time allocated to planning, contractor coordination, and administrative work. It is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, hybrid, permanent, exempt position, normally scheduled Monday through Friday. Typically, one to two days per week are spent on planning and administrative work, remotely or at a TLC office.

Requirements

Construction, contracting, or related trade experience, including the ability to evaluate structures, diagnose problems, recommend fixes, and complete repairs.
Project management experience, including managing facilities, construction, or similar projects and coordinating outside contractors.
Sound judgment about when work requires a licensed professional, and the ability to select and oversee contractors for that work.
Ability to identify problems and devise solutions without close direction.
Strong collaboration and communication skills with senior leaders, land managers, conservation staff, and outside contractors.
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities across several properties while maintaining attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Office 365, including Outlook.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
Valid driver’s license and ability to regularly drive TLC’s vehicle to properties across its six-county service area.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating equipment such as tractors or skid steers.
Experience repairing small and large equipment, including vehicles and small engines.

Responsibilities

Work with Land Managers and conservation staff to assess facility issues and prioritize recommended fixes.
Meet with Land Managers and senior leaders to align on property-level priorities.
Evaluate newly acquired facilities and recommend repairs or maintenance.
Serve as the contact for staff facility questions and keep stakeholders informed about project status and timelines.
Research and recommend sustainable or cost-effective materials, systems, and practices for facility upkeep.
Develop and implement maintenance plans for TLC offices and preserve facilities.
Support budgeting and tracking of capital repairs and ongoing maintenance.
Track building-system schedules and information, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofs, windows, repairs, updates, and warranties.
Track and prioritize maintenance requests and proactively monitor facility safety and reliability.
Perform routine and preventive maintenance, including filter changes, minor system checks, and seasonal upkeep.
Maintain parking lots and internal roads, coordinating with land management staff and contractors as needed.
Lead major facility repair and renovation projects, including hiring and managing contractors where necessary.
Develop project budgets and timelines and track spending against approved budgets.
Solicit bids, vet contractor qualifications, manage vendor relationships and contracts, and submit invoices.