Chief Facilities Officer, National Portfolio

Article Student Living; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible PTO

13 paid holidays

401K – 100% match up to 5%

Annual bonus program

Paid parental leave

Pay on demand

Job summary

Article Student Living is seeking a Vice President of Facilities to lead our national facilities operations from Chicago, IL, with a hybrid work setup and up to 50% travel. You will set the strategic direction for maintenance, asset preservation, and process optimization, guiding a team of regional managers and collaborating with the capital projects group.

The role requires a track record of building systems expertise, portfolio-wide standards, and strong leadership to align facilities with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 10+ years of facilities management experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience overseeing a national portfolio of assets (25+ assets).
• Experience implementing portfolio-wide standards and major building system upgrades.
• Direct oversight of dispersed regional maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership over facilities operations across Article's national portfolio.
• Set preventative maintenance standards and long-term asset strategies.
• Be SME on major building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety).
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and internal policies.
• Manage facilities budgets and vendor relationships; align with capital projects.

Skills

Executive leadership

Facilities management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management

Tools

Procore

MS Excel

CMMS

Job description

Article Student Living is seeking a Vice President of Facilities to lead our national facilities operations from Chicago, IL, with a hybrid work setup and up to 50% travel. You will set the strategic direction for maintenance, asset preservation, and process optimization, guiding a team of regional managers and collaborating with the capital projects group.

The role requires a track record of building systems expertise, portfolio-wide standards, and strong leadership to align facilities with