Vice President, Facilities

Article Student Living•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Article Student Living is hiring a Vice President of Facilities to lead facilities strategy and operations across our national student housing portfolio. As the Vice President of Facilities, you will provide strategic leadership for facilities operations across the portfolio, driving maintenance excellence, capital planning, asset preservation, and process optimization. The ideal candidate combines executive presence with operational expertise, possessing the ability to effectively communicate and influence in the boardroom while also connecting with and leading onsite maintenance teams through a deep understanding of major building systems, property operations, and the realities of site-level execution. You will report to the Chief Operating Officer. This is a hybrid role based in our Fulton Market office in Chicago, IL, with in-office work required Monday through Thursday and remote work on Fridays. Occasional travel of up to 50% required. The salary range for this role is $150K - $165K, plus an annual bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
10+ years of facilities management experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role in the housing sector (student housing, multi-family housing, senior housing)
Experience overseeing a national portfolio of assets (25+ assets a/o 10,000+ beds)
Experience implementing portfolio-wide standards, CMMS systems, WiFi/access-control upgrades, and major building system replacements
Direct oversight of geographically diverse regional maintenance teams (non-union and union)
Detailed understanding of critical building systems, construction, maintenance operations, and preventative maintenance strategies.
Track record leading teams, collaborating with senior executives, and managing vendor relationships.
Financial knowledge with experience managing large capital budgets and driving operational efficiency.
Proficiency in MS Office (advanced Excel), Procore, and project management platforms; willing to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

You compose yourself while working with individuals across all levels.
Analytical and creative, coming up with smart solutions to new challenges.
You are motivated to reach your goals because you take pride in your work.
You connect well with others and share best practices.
You are a team player, united with teammates, and are willing to step in and help when needed.

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership over facilities operations across Article's national portfolio, ensuring safe and reliable communities.
Set and accomplish preventative maintenance, facilities standards, and long-term asset strategies to support portfolio performance and resident experience.
Be a subject matter expert on complex building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety.
Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, safety regulations, environmental standards, and internal policies.
Partner with senior leadership and teams to align facilities programs with asset business plans, capital projects, and our goals.
Manage facilities operating budgets, driving cost efficiency and disciplined resource allocation.
Build the facilities organization, including regional and national teams, while managing vendor relationships and performance.