Facilities Operations & Projects Manager

Polk County; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County is seeking an experienced facilities and construction program leader to supervise staff across multiple divisions and oversee daily operations of building engineering, maintenance, services, and administrative support.

The role involves managing major construction and maintenance projects, coordinating with procurement, and ensuring regulatory compliance, safety, and quality while maintaining fiscal integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Public or Business Administration.
• Four years of experience in the building, construction, and maintenance trades including supervision, planning, and scheduling the work of skilled trades, maintenance, and building services personnel.
• Journeyman's license in any of the skilled building trades is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates staff across multiple divisions; handles personnel actions per policies; oversees daily operations of building engineering, maintenance, services, and admin support.
• Manages major construction and maintenance projects: reports, specs, change orders, contracts, permits, blueprints, cost docs, and quality control.

Skills

Staff supervision

Project management

Budgeting

Facilities management

HVAC knowledge

Reading blueprints

Communication

Safety regulations

Procurement knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management/Public or Business Administration

Journeyman's license preferred

Job description

Polk County is seeking an experienced facilities and construction program leader to supervise staff across multiple divisions and oversee daily operations of building engineering, maintenance, services, and administrative support.

The role involves managing major construction and maintenance projects, coordinating with procurement, and ensuring regulatory compliance, safety, and quality while maintaining fiscal integrity.