Senior Facility Director

Balfour Beatty • Richardson, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Facility Director oversees daily facilities maintenance and repair operations for multiple student housing installations within a designated region. The role provides comprehensive operational oversight, ensuring compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements while maintaining high standards of service, safety, cleanliness, and functionality. The Director aligns operations with the company’s mission of putting people first and promoting resident satisfaction.

The position leads and develops facilities teams, manages operating budgets and vendor relationships, and oversees maintenance, repairs, capital improvements, inspections, and quality assurance. It also addresses complex resident concerns, maintains relationships with partners and stakeholders, and reports on operations and financial performance to senior leadership. The role includes travel between residential sites as required and work in maintenance environments and at multiple residential locations.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required.
• At least 10 years of progressive facilities management experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to manage and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated financial acumen and experience managing large operating budgets.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, standards such as OSHA and EPA, and facilities management best practices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license and safe driving record required.
• Ability to regularly use hands to manipulate tools, controls, phones, and a computer keyboard; frequently stand, reach, climb, balance, and stoop; sit and stand for clerical work; and regularly lift and move office supplies up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Universal H.V.A.C. certification.
• Extensive experience in military housing or similar environments.
• Yardi knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across multiple student housing facilities, ensuring compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and monitor facility management processes for maintenance, repairs, and capital improvements.
• Ensure installations meet standards for cleanliness, functionality, and safety.
• Oversee regular physical inspections of properties and assets, identify areas for improvement, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Forecast maintenance needs and manage personnel time to support resident satisfaction, facilities metrics, and timely project completion.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, accountable, and continuously improving work environment.
• Mentor and develop facilities professionals to support company operational goals.
• Promote customer-centric service and address complex resident issues promptly and effectively.
• Develop and maintain relationships with partners, stakeholders, and community members.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and company policies.
• Implement quality assurance programs to improve service delivery and operational performance.
• Develop and manage operating budgets for multiple installations; monitor financial performance, identify variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee procurement and vendor management to support quality and cost-effective service delivery.
• Prepare and present reports on facility operations, financial performance, and strategic initiatives to senior leadership.
• Communicate with all levels of the organization, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes.
• Oversee implementation and compliance with company safety, Hazmat, and environmental plans, as well as Zero Harm initiatives.
• Travel as required to oversee multiple installations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonuses.
• Medical and dental insurance beginning on the first day of the month following employment.
• Health, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Paid time off including sick, floating holidays, vacation, and personal days.
• Two volunteer days per year.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability and parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree