Director of Buildings & Property – Catholic Diocese

Waldo Solutions; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA annual contribution

Paid time off (25 days per year)

Paid holidays and holy days

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Maternity/Paternity leave

Dependent tuition reimbursement

Equipment (laptop and cellphone)

Job summary

The Diocese of Lansing is hiring 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 of Lansing. This full-time, in-person role is based at the Chancery with regular travel throughout the diocese.

The starting salary is $90,000-$95,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in construction/project management, real estate, or building operations.
• Strong judgment, organization, and communication across professional and ministry roles.
• Ability to review projects and contracts with attention to risk, compliance, and long-term facility needs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate feasibility, needs, scope, and recommendations for parish construction, renovation, maintenance, and major repair projects.
• Guide parishes through projects over $100,000 while ensuring legal, contractual, and diocesan requirements are followed.
• Review contractor and architect qualifications, contracts, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate real estate acquisitions, dispositions, sales, leases, and land-related agreements across the diocese.
• Develop and coordinate capital improvement planning for diocesan properties and future needs.
• Oversee building operations, facilities, furnishings, and security for diocesan properties.
• Monitor property condition, risk-management, and insurance matters.

Skills

Construction experience

Project management

Real estate operations

Communication

Education

College coursework in management or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

The Diocese of Lansing is hiring 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 of Lansing. This full-time, in-person role is based at the Chancery with regular travel throughout the diocese.

The starting salary is $90,000-$95,000, depending on experience.