Director of Facilities Management

Andrews & Cole, LLC; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Andrews & Cole, LLC represents a premier national security technology firm seeking a Director of Facilities Management. Reporting to the VP of Operations, this hands-on leader will oversee facilities operations, critical infrastructure, secure environments, and expansion projects across multiple locations.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, budget oversight, vendor management, and collaboration with Security and IT teams to support classified facilities.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• 10+ years of facilities management experience in complex, multi-site environments.
• Experience managing secure or classified facilities (construction, renovations, or expansions).
• Working knowledge of ICD-705, NISPOM, and classified facility requirements.
• Strong technical understanding of building systems (HVAC, electrical, UPS).
• Experience supporting data centers or mission-critical environments.
• Proven experience managing contractors, budgets, schedules, contracts, and vendors.
• Strong preventive maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Proven leadership coordinating cross-functional teams and communicating clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day facilities operations across multiple locations, ensuring safety, maintenance, functionality, and operational readiness.
• Manage and develop facilities personnel, including site-based Office Managers.
• Oversee office expansions, construction, renovations, relocations, secure facility buildouts, and infrastructure improvements.
• Manage facilities budgets, forecasts, capital expenditures, vendor contracts, and project costs.
• Coordinate with landlords, contractors, architects, engineers, and internal stakeholders to execute facilities projects.
• Oversee physical infrastructure supporting server rooms, data centers, and other critical environments, including HVAC, cooling, electrical distribution, UPS, and related building systems.
• Partner with Security and IT teams to support classified facilities, physical security infrastructure, inspections, and accreditation requirements.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs, operating procedures, emergency response plans, and facilities documentation.
• Manage space planning, occupancy requirements, capacity assessments, and facility utilization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building, safety, regulatory, and security requirements.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Facilities management

Multi-site oversight

Secure facilities

Budget management

Vendor management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFM

FMP

PMP

Job description

Andrews & Cole has been retained by a premier and rapidly growing national security technology firm supporting the intelligence community and DOD on mission-critical initiatives.

Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Director of Facilities management will have a meaningful impact on workplace operations, strategy, and growth. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity overseeing facilities operations, critical infrastructure, secure environments, and expansion projects across multiple locations.

Excellent compensation and benefits along with an opportunity to have a major impact by supporting the firm’s growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day facilities operations across multiple locations, ensuring safety, maintenance, functionality, and operational readiness.
• Manage and develop facilities personnel, including site-based Office Managers.
• Oversee office expansions, construction, renovations, relocations, secure facility buildouts, and infrastructure improvements.
• Manage facilities budgets, forecasts, capital expenditures, vendor contracts, and project costs.
• Coordinate with landlords, contractors, architects, engineers, and internal stakeholders to execute facilities projects.
• Oversee physical infrastructure supporting server rooms, data centers, and other critical environments, including HVAC, cooling, electrical distribution, UPS, and related building systems.
• Partner with Security and IT teams to support classified facilities, physical security infrastructure, inspections, and accreditation requirements.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs, operating procedures, emergency response plans, and facilities documentation.
• Manage space planning, occupancy requirements, capacity assessments, and facility utilization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building, safety, regulatory, and security requirements.

Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• 10+ years of facilities management experience, including oversight of complex, multi-site environments.
• Experience managing secure or classified facilities, including construction, renovations, infrastructure upgrades, or facility expansions.
• Working knowledge of ICD-705, NISPOM, and classified facility requirements.
• Strong technical understanding of building systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, cooling, UPS, and critical infrastructure.
• Experience supporting server rooms, data centers, or other mission-critical operating environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors, construction projects, budgets, schedules, contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance, facilities operations, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven leadership experience managing personnel and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to manage both strategic initiatives and daily operational requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CFM, FMP, PMP, or comparable professional certification.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or cleared government contracting environments.
• Experience supporting classified facility accreditation, inspections, and remediation activities.
• Background managing multi-site real estate expansion, secure construction projects, or critical infrastructure initiatives.

Final offers take into account experience, education, training, and other business and market factors. Candidates with broader or more specialized experience may be considered at a different level, which may impact the compensation package offered.