Senior Director, Facilities & Fleet Operations

ADAPT Community Network; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

ADAPT Community Network in NYC seeks a Director of Facilities Management to lead building services, fleet operations, and safety programs across sites. You will drive policy, budgeting, and strategic expansion while ensuring compliant, well-maintained facilities to support mission‑driven programs.

Responsibilities include overseeing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety systems, managing vendor relationships, and guiding capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• At least seven years of progressively more responsible managerial experience.
• Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety) and regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, NYC Building Codes, etc.).
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale facilities, multi-site operations, and vendor/contractor relationships.
• Proven experience with budgeting, capital project planning, and contract negotiations.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively supervise diverse teams and collaborate across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, work order systems, and other facilities management technologies.
• Ability to travel regularly across agency sites within NYC.
• Commitment to ADAPT Community Network’s mission of inclusion, accessibility, and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages the Facilities Management and Building Services departments, including recruitment, training, supervision, performance management, and development of staff.
• Oversees building operations across all sites, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, and security systems.
• Ensures compliance with NYC Building Codes, OSHA, EPA regulations, fire safety, hazardous waste disposal, and other applicable federal, state, and local requirements; coordinates corrective actions for any violations.
• Develops and implements facilities policies, procedures, and quality assurance standards to ensure consistency and efficiency across locations.
• Conducts regular inspections of agency sites, ensuring facilities and grounds are clean, safe, and maintained to the highest standards.
• Oversees contracts for repairs, upgrades, and construction projects, including managing bidding processes and ensuring adherence to contract terms.
• Provides strategic oversight of the agency’s fleet, ensuring vehicles are maintained, safe, and compliant with applicable regulations.
• Develops and manages the division’s annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Collaborates with program and administrative leadership to assess facilities needs, plan for expansion, and support organizational growth initiatives.
• Develops and implements a long-range facilities strategy, including sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency improvements.
• Coordinates with vendors, contractors, and external agencies to support timely and effective completion of projects.
• Provides staff with safety training and ensures the workplace adheres to agency health and safety standards.
• Participates in agency-wide committees and cross-departmental initiatives as a subject matter expert for facilities management.
• Prepares reports, data analyses, and projections to inform senior leadership decision-making.
• Performs other related duties and special projects, as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Work order systems

Facility management software

HVAC knowledge

Job description

ADAPT Community Network in NYC seeks a Director of Facilities Management to lead building services, fleet operations, and safety programs across sites. You will drive policy, budgeting, and strategic expansion while ensuring compliant, well-maintained facilities to support mission‑driven programs.

Responsibilities include overseeing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety systems, managing vendor relationships, and guiding capital projects.