Facilities Director: Safety, Sustainability & Strategy

Peckham; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham in Lansing, MI seeks a Director of Facilities to provide strategic leadership and operational direction across facilities, grounds, capital projects, workplace experience, procurement, safety, compliance, and security. The role collaborates with the Vice President of Facilities to align initiatives with organizational goals and to deliver safe, functional spaces.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of leadership in facilities, strong budgeting and vendor management experience, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, Occupational Safety, Project Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, operations, construction, maintenance, workplace services, safety, security, or related functions.
• 5+ years of leadership experience leading teams or multiple functional teams.
• Experience managing operational budgets, capital projects, vendors, and organizational initiatives.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements, accreditation standards, audit methodologies, and risk management practices.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily operations of the Facilities Department (maintenance, grounds, capital projects, workplace experience, procurement support, food services, safety, compliance, security).
• Provide coaching, mentorship, performance management, and development to employees.
• Establish priorities and execute short- and mid-term facilities strategies.
• Oversee maintenance, renovations, and capital improvement projects.
• Collaborate on budgets, capital expenditure plans, and long-range facility strategies.
• Oversee procurement, vendor management, contracts, and spend control.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and regulatory inspections.
• Lead workplace experience initiatives and space planning.
• Oversee food service operations and inventory management.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Strategic planning

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or related field

Master's degree (nice to have)

Job description

Peckham in Lansing, MI seeks a Director of Facilities to provide strategic leadership and operational direction across facilities, grounds, capital projects, workplace experience, procurement, safety, compliance, and security. The role collaborates with the Vice President of Facilities to align initiatives with organizational goals and to deliver safe, functional spaces.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of leadership in facilities, strong budgeting and vendor management experience, and a