Chief of Public Facilities & Operations

El Paso County (CO); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso County is seeking an experienced Facilities Director to oversee the buildings and spaces that support essential county services. This in-person role will drive operations, maintenance, capital improvements, space planning, and real property administration to keep facilities safe, reliable, and ready for the community.

As a member of the County’s Executive Team, you will lead across departments, set priorities based on facility condition assessments and lifecycle costs, and provide

Qualifications

• Requires executive-level facilities experience and ability to lead across departments.
• Strong understanding of capital planning, lifecycle costs, and asset management.
• Ability to develop and manage operating and capital budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities operations, maintenance, and capital projects.
• Lead space planning, real property administration, and lease management.
• Advise executive leadership on priorities, risks, and funding needs.
• Develop and monitor department budgets and performance metrics.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and reliability of county facilities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Public service commitment

Budgeting & finance

Communication skills

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in facilities management / related field

Job description

El Paso County is seeking an experienced Facilities Director to oversee the buildings and spaces that support essential county services. This in-person role will drive operations, maintenance, capital improvements, space planning, and real property administration to keep facilities safe, reliable, and ready for the community.

As a member of the County’s Executive Team, you will lead across departments, set priorities based on facility condition assessments and lifecycle costs, and provide