Vice President, Facilities Operations

Breaking Ground • New York, NY

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About The Position

ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.
The Vice President, Facilities Operations serves as the senior leader responsible for the strategic direction, operational oversight, and performance management of the organization’s building portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Asset Management, the Vice President provides executive leadership over all facilities operations, maintenance, compliance, building systems, safety programs, and critical infrastructure across the full real estate portfolio.
The Vice President directly supervises the Deputy Vice President, Facilities Operations and partners closely with Property Management, Programs, Capital Planning and Construction, IT, Human Resources, and external regulatory agencies to ensure that all facilities are safe, compliant, well-maintained, operationally efficient, and aligned with organizational goals.
The Vice President establishes long-term operational strategies, ensures systems of accountability, leads enterprise-wide initiatives, manages operational risk, and drives continuous improvement across all facilities operations functions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in facilities operations, property management, building systems, or related fields
• Minimum of5 years in senior management roles overseeing large teams and complex portfolios
• Advanced knowledge of building systems including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, life safety, BMS, telecom, CCTV, access control, elevator systems, and hazardous materials abatement
• Knowledge of Local Laws including LL97, LL87, LL1, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Maintenance Connection, Procore, and Interplay
• Available on-call for emergencies
• Valid NY, NJ, or CT driver’s license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground is required

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing unionized staff strongly prefererred

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and long-term planning for the Facilities Operations division, including staffing, systems, compliance, and resource allocation
• Develop and implement organizational strategies for building operations, preventative maintenance, compliance, technology systems, and safety programs
• Oversee performance, professional development, and succession planning for senior Facilities Operations staff, including the Deputy Vice President and Assistant Vice President
• Ensure all facilities adhere to city, state, and federal regulations including FDNY, DOB, HPD, DEP, DSNY, ECB, and other regulatory bodies
• Serve as executive lead for building life-safety systems, emergency preparedness, and environmental compliance, including cooling towers, fire safety, and workplace safety programs
• Ensure organization-wide standards for preventative maintenance, janitorial programs, building cleanliness, and systems operations
• Direct portfolio-wide optimization of the Maintenance Connection work order system, ensuring full adoption, performance monitoring, and data-driven decision-making
• Provide executive oversight of all building operations budgets and long-range financial planning for facilities operations
• Collaborate with Capital Planning and Construction unit to support development and execution of the five-year capital plan from an operational perspective
• Lead centralized procurement and inventory initiatives to ensure efficiency, cost savings, and quality control
• Collaborate with all stakeholders for building violation prevention and clearance strategies, including reduction of fines and enhancement of compliance processes
• Ensure operational readiness and oversight for building turnovers from Housing Development, including punch listing, systems onboarding, documentation, warranties, and operational training
• Coordinate operational response and executive oversight during emergencies, incidents, and post-incident reviews
• Partner with Property Management and Programs on operational performance, building standards, on-site staffing needs, and corrective action plans
• Perform other related duties and special initiatives as assigned

What This Job Offers

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