Director Store Facilities

Nordstrom; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision, Dental

Retirement and Paid Time Away

Life Insurance and Disability

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom is seeking a Director, Store Facilities in Seattle to lead the strategy and execution for safe, reliable store operations across Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack. You will manage a distributed team of Regional Facilities Managers, drive KPI-based performance, and align facilities initiatives with banner execution models.

The role requires deep technical knowledge of building systems, multi-site budgeting, and strong executive communication.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in Facilities, Maintenance, Property Management, Operations, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; advanced technical or business education preferred.
• Proven success leading leaders across geographically distributed teams.
• Deep technical knowledge of commercial building systems (HVAC, MEP, vertical transportation, BMS/EMCS, life safety).
• Experience with CMMS platforms for multi-site PM management and KPI reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong executive presence; comfortable presenting to senior leadership.
• Experience managing multi-site operating and capital budgets; strong forecasting and variance analysis.
• Proven ability to manage complex vendor relationships across a large geographic portfolio; knowledge of lease terms and landlord coordination.
• Professional affiliations (IFMA, BOMA, RILA, ConnexFM) and Six Sigma/Lean certifications preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and AI usage.
• Ability to travel up to 50% based on business need.

Responsibilities

• Create a strong culture by building and developing a high‑performing team of Regional Facilities Managers who are engaged, innovative, and deeply connected to the mission of supporting our customers and team members
• Champion growth and development across all levels to build a stable, long‑term pipeline of talent
• Ensure the implementation of Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (PM and PdM) and Corrective Maintenance across the store network that maximizes utility and minimizes cost
• Ownership & accountability of performance by creating, reporting, refining, and acting on KPIs, Service Level Agreements, and operational metrics (e.g., PM completion, safety, BSAT/CSAT) that quantitatively demonstrate value to the business
• Manage headcount, operating, and capital expenses for the Store Facilities organization to achieve objectives and meet budget expectations
• Negotiate and deliver capital projects at cost and on time, in partnership with Facilities Centralized Programs, to support business needs across the store network
• Employ operational excellence through models, methods, and approaches such as Gemba, Kaizen, 5S, and other Six Sigma principles

Skills

Leadership

Executive presence

Strategic thinking

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced education preferred

Tools

CMMS platforms

Microsoft Office

AI usage

Job description

Job Description

The Director, Store Facilities provides the strategy and leadership that keeps Nordstrom full-line and Nordstrom Rack stores safely operated, with reliable systems, equipment, and infrastructure that support the customer and employee experience. This role oversees safety, reliability, and operational performance across both banners, delivered through a team of Regional Facilities Managers who lead area and on-site Facilities team members. The Director is a key leader in the Facilities and Operations organizations, driving alignment of business needs, Facilities values, and banner‑specific execution models across the store portfolio.

The Director, Store Facilities provides the strategy and leadership that keeps Nordstrom full-line and Nordstrom Rack stores safely operated, with reliable systems, equipment, and infrastructure that support the customer and employee experience. This role oversees safety, reliability, and operational performance across both banners, delivered through a team of Regional Facilities Managers who lead area and on-site Facilities team members. The Director is a key leader in the Facilities and Operations organizations, driving alignment of business needs, Facilities values, and banner‑specific execution models across the store portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a strong culture by building and developing a high‑performing team of Regional Facilities Managers who are engaged, innovative, and deeply connected to the mission of supporting our customers and team members
• Champion growth and development across all levels to build a stable, long‑term pipeline of talent
• Ensure the implementation of Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (PM and PdM) and Corrective Maintenance across the store network that maximizes utility and minimizes cost
• Ownership & accountability of performance by creating, reporting, refining, and acting on KPIs, Service Level Agreements, and operational metrics (e.g., PM completion, safety, BSAT/CSAT) that quantitatively demonstrate value to the business
• Manage headcount, operating, and capital expenses for the Store Facilities organization to achieve objectives and meet budget expectations
• Negotiate and deliver capital projects at cost and on time, in partnership with Facilities Centralized Programs, to support business needs across the store network
• Employ operational excellence through models, methods, and approaches such as Gemba, Kaizen, 5S, and other Six Sigma principles

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Mindset: Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into competitive strategies- Anticipates trends.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex information and evaluates different solutions to effectively solve problems - Navigates cross functional challenges.
• Builds Teams: Develops leaders and builds strong teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Drives Vision: Shapes and communicates a compelling vision and strategy, across multiple teams, that motivates others to action.

Functional Competencies

• Safety Leadership: Creates and sustains a zero-injury culture across a nationally distributed, multi-banner store portfolio.
• Vendor & Contract Management: Builds and governs large-scale vendor networks and contract strategies across Nordstrom and Rack store footprints.
• Financial Acumen: Manages multi-site operating and capital budgets with strong forecasting, variance analysis, and cost-per-site discipline.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Facilities, Maintenance, Property Management, Operations, or Supply Chain Management, or other asset-intensive, technical environments
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; advanced technical or business education preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading leaders across large, geographically distributed teams
• Deep technical knowledge of commercial building systems including HVAC, MEP, vertical transportation, BMS/EMCS, and fire and life safety across a large-format retail portfolio
• Experience with CMMS platforms for multi-site PM management, KPI tracking, and performance reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong executive presence; comfortable presenting to senior leadership.
• Experience managing multi-site operating and capital budgets; strong financial acumen including forecasting and variance analysis.
• Proven ability to manage complex vendor relationships and contracts across a large geographic portfolio; Knowledge of commercial lease terms, property management relationships, and landlord coordination
• Professional affiliations (IFMA, BOMA, RILA, ConnexFM) and operational excellence certifications (Six Sigma, Lean, TPC) preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications & AI usage
• Ability to travel up to 50% based on business need
• Position is based in Seattle

Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. $150,000.00 - $245,000.00 Annual

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Benefits

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_20-21.pdf

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