Regional Facilities Leader – Affordable Housing (Hybrid)

Conifer-Realt; East Patchogue (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Volunteer days

Parental leave

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Training & certifications

Travel support

Job summary

Conifer Realty is seeking a Regional Facilities Manager for Rochester, NY. You’ll lead maintenance operations across multiple affordable housing communities, drive safety, compliance, and cost efficiency, and partner with senior leadership to shape regional strategies.

With 8–10 years in property management or capital projects and 5+ years leading multi-site teams, you’ll manage budgets, RFPs, and capital improvements while ensuring HUD, REAC, NSPIRE, and LIHTC standards.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in property management, construction, or capital projects—preferably in multifamily housing.
• 5+ years leading multi-site or regional maintenance and facilities teams.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Experience managing RFPs, vendor contracts, and capital improvement projects
• Familiarity with HUD, REAC, NSPIRE, and LIHTC inspection and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, and CMMS platforms.
• Skill in developing and managing budgets, tracking KPIs, and optimizing costs.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; OSHA 30-Hour, IFMA/BOMA, or similar certifications a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for regional travel.

Responsibilities

• Champion operational excellence – oversee daily maintenance operations across multiple affordable housing communities.
• Drive compliance – ensure readiness for HUD, NSPIRE, REAC, and LIHTC inspections.
• Lead and mentor – support site maintenance and area facilities teams through training, coaching, and leadership development.
• Collaborate strategically – work with Property Management and Asset Management to align operations with budget, compliance, and capital goals.
• Enhance performance – track KPIs, preventive maintenance, and asset performance to ensure continuous improvement.
• Promote safety – champion OSHA standards and ensure a consistent safety culture across all maintenance operations.
• Innovate and improve – identify technologies and best practices that drive efficiency, sustainability, and asset longevity.

Job description

Conifer Realty is seeking a Regional Facilities Manager for Rochester, NY. You’ll lead maintenance operations across multiple affordable housing communities, drive safety, compliance, and cost efficiency, and partner with senior leadership to shape regional strategies.

With 8–10 years in property management or capital projects and 5+ years leading multi-site teams, you’ll manage budgets, RFPs, and capital improvements while ensuring HUD, REAC, NSPIRE, and LIHTC standards.