Regional Director of Facilities Operations
Overview
As the Regional Director of Facilities Operations, you will lead the strategic and day-to-day management of ASPCA facilities across multiple locations, including New York City, Pawling (NY), Washington, D.C., and Florida. This role ensures that ASPCA buildings and grounds are maintained to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
What You’ll Do
Reporting directly to the Vice President of Facilities Operations, you will oversee all aspects of facilities maintenance. You’ll align facilities operations with organizational needs, ensuring work adheres to local, state, and federal regulations as well as ASPCA’s Safety & Security protocols. You will help shape and implement strategies and operational procedures in collaboration with the Vice President of Facilities Operations.
Where and When You’ll Work
- This position is an on-site role and reports to the New York City ASPCA locations.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% annually to other regional sites outside of New York City.
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to support 24/7 facility operations.
- Ability to be on-call after hours for urgent maintenance issues, emergency response, and operational continuity across multiple sites.
Compensation and Benefits
What You’ll Get
Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors. The target hiring range for new hire offers is $121,000–$128,000 annually. The maximum of the hiring range may be reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. Salary ranges may be modified in the future.
- The target hiring range for this role is $121,000 - $128,000 annually.
Benefits
- Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage.
- Flexible time off including vacation, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, 10 company paid holidays, and paid personal time off.
- Competitive retirement savings including a 401(k) plan with employer contributions and ongoing match.
- Professional development opportunities, coaching, mentorship, internal mobility, and field support.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Facilities Oversight, Management and Planning (50%) – Oversee ASPCA’s facilities staff and operations across locations including New York City, Pawling (NY), Washington, D.C., and Florida. Provide direct oversight of repairs and maintenance, ensure timely resolution with minimal disruption to animal care and program operations. Develop and maintain Preventative Maintenance Programs for leased and owned properties. Support SOPs across all sites. Supervise the work order system, asset management, and vendor relations. Monitor performance metrics and identify areas to improve efficiency and service delivery. Collaborate with Safety to maintain safe environments. Communicate facility updates across departments. Represent Facilities Operations in interdepartmental projects, including emergency response.
- Team Leadership & Development (40%) – Lead and coach a team of Facilities Managers and custodial staff across multiple sites; provide strategic vision and policy guidance; foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability; manage performance and ensure compliance with the collective bargaining agreement; participate in labor negotiations when needed.
- Compliance and Training (10%) – Lead and coach a facilities team; ensure adherence to ASPCA core values and safety/compliance programs; develop and implement training and compliance initiatives.
Qualifications
- Proven experience leading managers and teams across multiple locations with a focus on continuous improvement and performance management.
- Extensive knowledge of building systems (electrical, HVAC, controls, elevator systems, fire safety, security, energy management, BMS).
- Proficient in CMMS/work order platforms; able to read and interpret technical documents and blueprints.
- Knowledge of construction documents and construction management practices (preferred).
- Familiarity with local regulatory agencies (DOB, FDNY, ECB, EPA); strong safety and OSHA compliance understanding.
- Experience leading facility planning, capital projects, and multi-site operations; strong vendor and negotiation skills.
- Experience working with unionized teams and understanding labor contracts.
- Willingness and ability to travel between properties.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.
- Data tracking, reporting, and analysis experience to support operational decisions.
- Commitment to ASPCA core values, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Education and Work Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in facilities and project management, preferably in a nonprofit environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in facilities management or related field (preferred).
- Facilities Management qualifying certificate; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
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The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be provided as required by law. Applicants are encouraged to contact the People Team with accommodation requests.
About Us: The ASPCA was founded in 1866 and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing cruelty to animals and promoting their well-being.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is integral to our culture and mission.