Dir of Asset and Facility Mgmt

Mecklenburg County Government; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecklenburg County is seeking an experienced executive to lead the Asset and Facility Management Department. The role directs planning, design, construction, operations, and security of County-owned buildings and real estate assets, including capital projects, energy management, and fleet operations.

You will manage a large team, multi-million annual budgets, and drive strategic initiatives aligned with the County’s mission while ensuring compliance and high-quality facilities services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities, maintenance, capital programs, fleet, and security services.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, architecture, engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Direct the operations of the Asset and Facility Management Department with oversight of 60+ employees and multi-million budgets.
• Coordinate Real Estate, Design & Construction, Facilities Energy & Fleet Management, Security Services, and Business Management.
• Oversee land acquisition, design & construction projects, and major capital programs.
• Lead environmental initiatives to reach net-zero carbon energy by 2035 and manage safety and emergency preparedness.
• Prepare and present reports, budgets, and contracts to executive leadership and the Board.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or related field

Job description

Mecklenburg County is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce

POSITION SUMMARY

Oversees County-owned real estate, the purchasing of land for County use, the development of government buildings, parks, and greenways, vehicle maintenance & management, energy management, security services and courier services. Directs the planning, design & construction, operations, maintenance, and security of County-owned buildings, infrastructure, and real estate assets. Key duties include managing capital projects, utility usage, maintenance contracts, energy management, and ensuring safe, sustainable, and compliant operations. Ensures the County’s assets and services align with strategic goals, maintain high-quality standards, and support the broader mission of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Direct the operations of the Asset and Facility Management Department, including oversight of over 60 full-time employees, an annual operational budget exceeding $50M, and an annual capital budget exceeding $100M.
• Establish departmental responsibilities, coordinate functions among department divisions, including Real Estate Management, Design & Construction Project Management, Facilities Energy & Fleet Management, Security Services, and Business Management, and oversee the following departmental functions:
  • Land acquisition and property management activities, averaging over $30M in land purchases annually, as well as property management of County facilities including rights of entry, use & license agreements, temporary & permanent construction easements, and leases.
  • Design & construction of new or renovated County facilities, averaging over 80 active projects annually, as well as over 40 Capital Reserve projects averaging (over $10M annually), utilizing consulting architects & engineers for design and Construction Managers at Risk for large construction projects. In all design & construction projects, seek to improve MWBE subcontractor participation and involvement of MBEs at the prime contract level.
  • Facilities maintenance & management of over 104 buildings (over 4 million square feet), utilizing outsourced full-service maintenance providers (contracts exceeding $18M annually).
  • Maintenance & management of County fleet operations of approximately 1,200 vehicles, utilizing outsourced vehicle maintenance provider, including purchase of new replacement vehicles, purchase & management of fuel, and an outsourced GPS contract.
  • Environmental leadership initiative for facilities & fleet to reach net-zero carbon energy sources by 2035, including deep energy retrofits, solar photovoltaic installations, and transition of fleet to electric vehicles.
  • County security services including access control & badging, video management, an in-house Security Operations Center, an outsourced cash transport contract, management of outsourced guard services contracts (over $12M annually) with approximately 250 armed guards and 20 weapons screening stations, and emergency preparedness & safety functions including management of Facility Emergency Action Plans.
  • Department business management including preparation of annual operational, capital, capital reserve, and fleet reserve budgets.
• Serve as a cabinet member on the Executive Leadership Team and a member of the Enterprise Risk Management Committee.
• Make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners and the County Manager.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives.
• Set and demonstrate the desired culture for the department, including tone, climate, and vision.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and directives in all departmental operations.
• Review initiatives, reports, plans, contracts, amendments, change orders, and purchase orders submitted by staff members for approval or modification.
• Prepare and deliver presentations or present information to the Manager’s Executive Team and Board of County Commissioners to accomplish objectives.
• Oversee preparation of Development Agreements for disposition & development of County land or with non-profits for joint facilities development projects, including facility leases.
• Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.
• Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting operations or program services.
• Serve as liaison between County and public organizations, including non-profits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing county, municipal or large-scale operations in facilities, maintenance & management, capital program, fleet, and security services, including at least three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Architecture, Engineering or related field.

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted? Yes

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid NC or SC driver's license or ability to obtain such
• Ability to obtain and maintain a County Operator's Permit (COP).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated government experience in key areas of job description.
• Preferred licensed architect or engineer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of

• Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Principles and processes for providing customer services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• The structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and agency rules, and the political climate.
• Expertise in area of assignment.

Skills

• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Abilities

• Building Strategic Work Relationships – Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Aligning Performance for Success – Focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives.
• Strategic Decision Making – Obtaining information and identifying key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal or vision; committing to a course of action to accomplish a long-range goal or vision after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constraints, and organizational values.
• Formal Presentation – Presenting ideas effectively to individuals or groups when given time to prepare; delivering presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
• Leading through Vision and Values – Keeping the organization’s vision and values at the forefront of associate decision-making and action.

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.