Facilities Senior Manager

rb; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is seeking a Facilities Senior Manager to lead the Facilities Management Department and oversee a broad portfolio of design, facilities planning, infrastructure and construction projects for the Bank and its branch offices in Kansas City and Denver.

The role focuses on delivering safe, functional work environments, managing budgets and staff, coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors, and driving multi‑year capital program strategy aligned with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Degree in interior design, interior architecture, architecture, or related business field strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of leaders and project managers with construction, infrastructure, and design expertise.
• Oversees contracts, budgets, schedules, reporting, and stakeholder communications.
• Drives Facilities capital program strategy and long‑term portfolio goals.
• Oversees project governance, risk management, quality assurance, and change control.
• Coordinates commissioning and readiness for mission-critical spaces.
• Maintains building redundancy and operational continuity.
• Works with external vendors and professional consultants such as architects, engineers, and general contractors to execute projects.

Skills

Project management

Space planning

Interior design

Architecture knowledge

Budgeting

Vendor management

Client communication

Code compliance

MEP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience

Degree in interior design, interior architecture, architecture, or related business field

Job description

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

As a part of the nation's central bank, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City supports a stable financial system. We work across diverse communities throughout our region and nation to foster understanding in our economy, the payments system, and financial institutions for people from all walks of life.

Together, we serve the public and each other in an innovative environment that values the highest ethical standards. Here you'll find support to develop, united in a clear and common purpose with a diverse team.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is seeking a Facilities Senior Manager in our Facilities Management Department. This role will join an existing leadership team responsible for Facilities Project Management and oversee a wide variety of building-related design, facilities planning services, infrastructure and construction project management for the Bank and Branch offices. The Facilities Senior Manager's team addresses changing business needs, provides Bank staff with an engaging, functional, and safe work environment, and supports strategic Bank growth and/or other business objectives.

Key Activities

• Provides leadership to a team of leaders and project managers with construction, infrastructure, and design expertise.
• Provides high-quality customer service, responding appropriately to customer requests in a respectful and timely manner, and shall collaborate and brainstorm with colleagues and clients cross functionally.
• Oversees contracts, budgets, schedules, reporting, and stakeholder communications.
• Demonstrates leadership skills as outlined by the Bank's leadership competencies.
• Influential in determining, facilitating, and implementing the current and future direction of the department in accordance with the Bank's strategic plan. Coordinates the development of business plans and holds self and staff accountable for achievement.
• Works under minimal oversight and guidance from Bank officers.
• Provides direction, feedback, and assesses performance of staff with minimal guidance from Bank officers.
• Works with external vendors and professional consultants such as architects, engineers, and general contractors to execute construction projects that vary in scale and complexity.
• Drive Facilities capital program strategy, setting vision and goals for the portfolio over multiple years
• Oversee project governance, risk management, quality assurance, and change control.
• Coordinate commissioning and readiness for mission-critical spaces.
• Maintain building redundancy and operational continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in interior design, interior architecture, architecture, or related business field is strongly preferred.
• Typically requires at least nine years of related profession work experience, which includes either relevant Bank experience, or equivalent relevant leadership experience in another organization.
• At least five years of project management, space planning or interior design experience is preferred, with at least five years of experience overseeing project managers.
• Strong knowledge of building and life safety code standards.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems.
• Relevant experience in managing industry consultants, such as architects, engineers, and general contractors.
• Strong knowledge, understanding, and ability to interpret construction documents.
• Strong design, facilities planning, and project management skills.
• Strong problem solving skills, excellent customer service skills, effective, clear, and concise oral and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of budget and accounting principles and systems.
• High level of initiative with the ability to multitask and use time efficiently to meet deadlines.

Additional Information

How We Work

• Onsite, full time (with 5 days per month remote work flexibility)
• Location(s): Kansas City and Denver
• Remote Only Eligible: No
• Travel: A Denver based hire should expect to travel to the Kansas City office approximately once per month.

Screening Requirements

Certain eligibility requirements apply.

Sponsorship

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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