Director of Facilities

Guarantee Electrical Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Guarantee Electrical Company is seeking a Director of Facilities to lead strategic direction, maintenance, safety, compliance, and operational performance across all locations. You will supervise facilities teams, manage vendor relationships, and control budgets to support growth and safety.

The role requires extensive experience in facilities management across industrial, warehouse, and office environments, with a focus on cost efficiency, risk management, and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive facilities management experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing multi-site operations.
• Experience with industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, and office facilities.
• Experience leading capital improvement and construction projects.
• Experience managing facility budgets and vendor contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a company-wide facilities strategy aligned with operational and growth objectives.
• Establish facility standards, policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Lead long-range facility planning, utilization studies, and workplace strategy initiatives.
• Develop and manage annual operating and capital improvement budgets.
• Provide oversight for building systems - HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and physical security - across all company facilities.
• Oversee roofing, building envelope, parking lots, grounds, office, warehouse, and manufacturing areas.
• Lead facility renovations, expansions, relocations, and construction projects.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and contractor performance for capital projects.
• Oversee furniture, fixtures, and equipment planning for capital projects.
• Manage company-owned and leased properties, including lease agreements and landlord relationships.
• Support real estate acquisition, disposition activities, and future site due diligence.
• Select, negotiate, and manage facility service providers, including janitorial, landscaping, security, HVAC, elevator, and waste management contracts.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure contract compliance.
• Ensure facilities meet OSHA requirements and all applicable regulations.
• Maintain emergency action plans and business continuity plans.
• Oversee facility inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain physical security programs, including access control and surveillance systems.
• Lead facility response during severe weather, utility disruptions, and emergency events.
• Lead office space planning and utilization to support workforce growth and organizational change.
• Improve employee experience through facility enhancements and workplace flexibility initiatives.
• Develop programs to improve energy efficiency and sustainability, and evaluate emerging facility technologies.
• Maintain comprehensive asset inventories and extend asset lifecycle through proactive maintenance.
• Monitor facilities expenditures, forecast future needs, and identify cost-saving initiatives.
• Negotiate favorable vendor and service agreements.

Skills

Operational leadership

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Independent decision-making

Vendor relationship management

Conflict resolution

Financial management

Risk assessment

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Architecture, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Director of Facilities serves as the primary leader responsible for the strategic direction, maintenance, safety, compliance, and operational performance of all Guarantee Electrical facilities, offices, warehouses, prefabrication shops, manufacturing operations, and real estate assets across the enterprise. This role combines technical facilities expertise, strategic planning capability, and business acumen to ensure all locations operate safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively while supporting operational excellence, employee wellbeing, workforce growth, and long-term business objectives. The Director of Facilities leads facilities teams, manages vendor and contractor relationships, controls facilities budgets, and ensures compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong operational leadership, sound judgment under pressure, and the capacity to manage multiple sites and competing priorities while delivering consistent facility performance.

• Develop and execute a company-wide facilities strategy aligned with operational and growth objectives


• Establish facility standards, policies, procedures, and performance metrics


• Lead long-range facility planning, utilization studies, and workplace strategy initiatives


• Develop and manage annual operating and capital improvement budgets


• Provide oversight for building systems - HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and physical security - across all company facilities


• Oversee roofing, building envelope, parking lots, grounds, office, warehouse, and manufacturing operations areas


• Lead facility renovations, expansions, relocations, and construction projects


• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and contractor performance for capital projects


• Oversee furniture, fixtures, and equipment planning for capital projects


• Manage company-owned and leased properties, including lease agreements and landlord relationships


• Support real estate acquisition, disposition activities, and future site selection due diligence


• Select, negotiate, and manage facility service providers, including janitorial, landscaping, security, HVAC, elevator, and waste management contracts


• Monitor vendor performance and ensure contract compliance


• Ensure facilities meet OSHA requirements and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations


• Maintain emergency action plans and business continuity plans


• Oversee facility inspections, audits, and corrective actions


• Develop and maintain physical security programs, including access control and surveillance systems


• Lead facility response during severe weather, utility disruptions, and emergency events


• Lead office space planning and utilization to support workforce growth and organizational change


• Improve employee experience through facility enhancements and workplace flexibility initiatives


• Develop programs to improve energy efficiency and sustainability, and evaluate emerging facility technologies


• Maintain comprehensive asset inventories and extend asset lifecycle through proactive maintenance


• Monitor facilities expenditures, forecast future needs, and identify and implement cost-saving initiatives


• Negotiate favorable vendor and service agreements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Comprehensive understanding of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and physical security


• Thorough knowledge of facilities budgeting, capital planning, and vendor contract management


• Working knowledge of lease administration, real estate transactions, and site due diligence


• Familiarity with OSHA requirements and applicable environmental, fire, life safety, and building code requirements


• Proficiency in facilities management, space planning, and asset-tracking software

Core Competencies

• Strong operational leadership with the ability to manage multi-site teams and priorities


• Advanced problem-solving capabilities addressing facility issues with sustainable solutions


• Negotiation skills achieving favorable vendor and lease outcomes while maintaining relationships


• Independent decision-making with sound judgment during emergencies and time-sensitive situations


• Strategic vendor and stakeholder relationship management


• Effective conflict resolution balancing safety, cost, and operational needs


• Comprehensive financial management with consistent budget performance


• Risk assessment and mitigation tailored to facility- and site-specific profiles


• Ability to build and develop high-performing facilities teams

Professional Behaviors

• Provides clear, consistent direction aligned with facilities and business objectives


• Addresses performance issues promptly with constructive approaches


• Builds vendor and internal relationships grounded in trust and reliability


• Makes appropriate decisions independently while escalating complex issues with proposed solutions


• Takes personal responsibility for facility outcomes, both successes and setbacks


• Establishes clear expectations and holds team members and vendors accountable for commitments


• Adapts communication approach based on stakeholder needs and preferences


• Identifies process improvement opportunities and implements effective changes

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Director of Facilities works in both office and field environments with responsibility for facility performance across all company locations. The position involves:

• Flexible schedule with extended hours as needed, including response to after-hours emergencies


• Regular travel to company facilities across Missouri, Illinois, Colorado, and California, with overnight stays as needed


• Time split between office environments and on-site facility, warehouse, and manufacturing walkthroughs


• Exposure to construction, warehouse, and manufacturing site conditions requiring safety awareness and compliance


• Significant vendor and contractor interaction, including negotiations and performance reviews


• Extensive documentation review, budget analysis, and performance reporting


• Leadership of facilities planning meetings and cross-departmental coordination


• Management of multiple competing priorities across sites with strategic decision-making

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Architecture, or a related field


• 10 or more years of progressive facilities management experience


• 5 or more years of leadership experience managing multi-site operations


• Experience managing industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, and office facilities


• Experience leading capital improvement and construction projects


• Experience managing facility budgets and vendor contracts


• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to company facilities as needed


• Experience supporting construction, manufacturing, or industrial organizations (preferred)


• Experience managing facilities across multiple states (preferred)


• Experience with employee-owned organizations (preferred)