Director of Building and Property

The Gateway Institute; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $90k-$95k per year

Full-time, in-person

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Holidays and paid holidays

Job summary

The Diocese of Lansing seeks a Director of Building and Property to oversee real estate, construction, renovation, facilities, risk management, insurance, and environmental matters for diocesan properties across Lansing, Michigan and the Diocese. This full-time, in-person leadership role is based at the Chancery, with regular travel within the diocese.

Starting salary is $90,000-$95,000 per year, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in construction/project management, real estate, or building operations.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; at least two years of college coursework in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate feasibility, scope, and recommendations for parish construction, renovation, maintenance, and major repair projects.
• Guide parishes through projects over $100,000 ensuring compliance with legal, contractual, and diocesan requirements.
• Review contractor/architect qualifications, contracts, and documentation.
• Coordinate real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leases, and land-related agreements within the diocese.
• Develop capital improvement planning for diocesan properties and oversee building operations and security.

Skills

Construction management

Real estate

Building operations

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Diocese of Lansing is seeking a Director of Building and Property to oversee real estate, construction, renovation, facilities, risk management, insurance, and environmental matters for diocesan properties throughout Lansing, Michigan and the Diocese of Lansing. This is a full-time, in-person leadership role based at the Diocese of Lansing Chancery, with regular travel throughout the diocese. The starting salary is $90,000-$95,000, depending on experience.

This role is a strong fit for someone with significant experience in construction/project management, real estate, or building operations who can evaluate projects, guide parishes through complex property and facility decisions, manage transactions and risk, and communicate effectively with pastors, contractors, attorneys, insurers, and diocesan leadership.

What We Offer

• $90,000 – $95,000 starting salary, depending on experience.
• Full-time, Monday-Friday schedule with flexibility to work between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• 25 days of paid time off per year for salaried employees, prorated in the first year, plus two paid retreat days annually.
• Paid holidays and holy days.
• Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO options; employees enrolled in a high-deductible plan receive a $600 annual employer HSA contribution.
• Eligible employees with qualifying outside medical coverage may receive $3,000 cash in lieu of the medical benefit.
• Dental and vision insurance options.
• Employer contribution to the defined contribution lay employee retirement plan; employees vest after five years.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance equal to two times salary.
• Two weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave for birth or adoption, without using PTO.
• 50% dependent tuition reimbursement for employees’ children attending Catholic schools.
• $300 annual health incentive, diocesan-provided laptop and cellphone, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

What You Will Do

• Evaluate feasibility, needs, scope, and recommendations for parish construction, renovation, maintenance, and major repair projects.
• Guide parishes through construction, renovation, and repair projects over $100,000 and help ensure legal, contractual, and diocesan requirements are followed.
• Review contractor and architect qualifications, project contracts, and supporting documentation.
• Evaluate and coordinate real estate acquisitions, dispositions, sales, purchases, leases, and land-related agreements throughout the diocese.
• Develop and coordinate capital improvement planning for diocesan properties, including repairs, upgrades, and future property needs.
• Oversee building operations, facilities, furnishings, and security for diocesan central office properties and residences.
• Monitor property condition, accident-prevention needs, structural concerns, insurance matters, and risk-management issues.
• Coordinate environmental compliance activities and work with environmental consultants and service firms, including responsibilities related to AHERA requirements.
• Maintain accurate fixed-asset, property, tax, land-contract, project, and risk-management records.
• Supervise the Facilities Supervisor and Chancery Receptionist/Admin Assistant and coordinate outside contractors and service providers.
• Work closely with the Chief Finance Officer, pastors, diocesan leadership, attorneys, insurance representatives, architects, contractors, and tradespeople.
• Serve with the Diocesan Building Commission and present building-project updates and recommendations to diocesan leadership groups as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• At least two years of college-level coursework in management, business, civil engineering, or a related field is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Significant experience in construction/project management, real estate, or building operations.
• Experience with Catholic church buildings and architecture is preferred.
• Strong judgment, organization, communication, and relationship-building skills across a wide range of professional and ministry roles.
• Ability to review projects, contracts, property conditions, and recommendations with attention to risk, compliance, cost, and long‑term facility needs.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, with the ability to travel throughout the diocese.
• Willingness to support the overall mission of the Catholic Church and complete required background screening and training under the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.
• Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to lift up to 40 pounds and inspect existing or active construction areas, including climbing a tall ladder, walking on a roof, and accessing limited spaces.

Location & Schedule

This is a full-time, in-person position based at the Diocese of Lansing Chancery in Lansing, Michigan. The regular schedule is Monday-Friday and may be flexed between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Regular travel throughout the diocese is required to inspect properties, support parishes, and oversee projects.

About The Diocese Of Lansing

Established in 1937, the Diocese of Lansing serves a 10-county region of Michigan that includes Lansing, Ann Arbor, Flint, Jackson, Owosso, and Ypsilanti. Through its parishes, schools, offices, and ministries, the Diocese supports Catholic life throughout the region and works to form communities of missionary disciples who live and share the Gospel. Employees have the opportunity to contribute their professional skills to a mission-centered organization serving parishes and communities across the diocese.