Senior Director, Facilities Management - Non-Profit

Minority Professional Network, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

403(b) employer matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Flexible Spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

AHRC New York City is seeking a Senior Director for our Facility Management division. The role leads complex operations across multiple sites in New York City and shapes standards that ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency.

You will oversee budgets, vendor contracts, and maintenance teams, driving strategic improvements and cost-effective solutions while partnering with leadership and external stakeholders to support residents and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical plant administration centered on facility management required.
• Seven+ years of related experience and/or training.
• Proven ability to write reports and communicate with stakeholders.
• Proficient with Excel and Word; ability to learn agency apps as needed.
• Travel to sites across New York City; valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of operating standards and program policies ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Establish preventative maintenance programs and long-range facility planning.
• Oversee budgets, cost reporting, and future building expenditures.
• Manage repairs, maintenance, inventory control and external contractors.
• Supervise staff, provide training, and ensure workflow efficiency.
• Engage with vendors, oversee bidding, and maintain contractor relationships.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Policy development

Stakeholder communication

Organizational skills

Team supervision

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in facility management

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Company Description

AHRC New York City is a large, complex nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting neurodivergent children and adults (those with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and other disabilities) through a broad spectrum of services, and a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced and reflected in all that we do. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture of curiosity, creativity, and optimism and as we advocate for people with disabilities to lead full and equitable lives.

Job Description

AHRC New York City is seeking a Senior Director for our Facility Management division.

Compensation Package: $150,000 per year. In addition, this position comes with a very generous and comprehensive Benefit package...see additional Benefit information below.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Policies and Procedures (Compliance and Implementation):

• Lead the development of operating standards and protocol and drafting of departmental policies and procedures ensuring compliance with all city, state and federal regulations related to environmental protection and health and safety regulations ( including OSHA, fire codes, building codes, city ordinances, etc.).
• Establish preventative maintenance programs and annual and long- range facility planning strategies. Communicate new or revised plans to relevant stakeholders within OPWDD and DDSO offices and to internal AHRC leadership.
• Guide the development of plans of corrective action for environmental and life safety deficiencies cited in internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with relevant agency department leads with development of evacuation and emergency response plans.

Facility Oversight:

• Perform on- site residential audits to assess and evaluate conditions, make recommendations for improvements, and offer solutions to achieve cost-effective operations. Assess and monitor condition of furnishings, floor coverings, safety equipment and general house cleanliness.
• Lead the identification of building problems and needed renovations by providing technical assistance to staff in all areas of facilities management.
• Develop facility and equipment budgets, stay within approved budgetary guidelines, develop cost- effective solutions report costs, and analyze future building-related expenditures.
• Manage, delegate and perform facility repairs, preventive maintenance and inventory control utilizing Property Maintenance Software.

Vendor Relations and Procurement:

• Serve as liaison with federal, state and local agencies, companies and contractors, architects, and AHRC staff and administration on all technical matters affecting facilities management.
• Establish and maintain strong business relationships with service vendors.
• Consistently maintain updated contractor list for services (construction, landscaping, repairs and painting, etc.) and goods (furniture, carpeting, equipment, supplies, etc.).
• Oversee bidding process and ensure uniform specifications are presented to all bidders for work orders. Evaluate bids and recommend vendors to whom contracts should be awarded.
• Direct, schedule, and oversee external contractors (electricians, plumbers, roofers, painters, landscapers, etc.).
• Oversee procurement of all goods and services from outside vendors and ensure delivery of high quality and standards.
• Select products, parts, fixtures and materials that meet operating needs of residential programs.

Staff Supervision and Training:

• Provide oversight and mentoring to Directors of Facility Management within the department.

• Direct, supervise, and evaluate Maintenance staff and ensure staff receives training related to specific job tasks and responsibilities.
• Implement and maintain the facility management computer-based inventory and work order tracking information system, as well as reviews logs and records to maintain positive control of workflow and progress of work by staff.
• Ensure work order requests are received and prioritized, and jobs are assigned to efficiently and economically meet reasonable time frames.

As needed, perform activities of workers supervised

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICIATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in physical plant administration centered on facility management required. Master’s degree preferred. Experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Seven+ years of related experience and/or training.
• Proven ability to write reports and business correspondence, and to effectively present information and respond to questions to broad range of stakeholders.
• Proficient in standard business software applications such as Excel and Word, as well capacity to learn agency-specific applications, as needed.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with program leadership and staff, as well as external contractors and business contacts.
• Must have solid organizational, multi-tasking and delegation skills, as well as ability to initiate and follow through independently on a variety of facility management issues. Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions, show sound judgment in setting priorities, address emerging operational issues, and handle and/or diffuse time-sensitive and/or stressful situations.
• Available to travel to sites throughout New York City. Valid driver’s license required.

Additional Information

BENEFITS

• Low cost, comprehensiveMedical Insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 403(b) company matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Flexible Spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, partnership status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, genetic information, or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.