Facilities & Real Estate Director

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

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.