Strategic Director, Diocesan Building & Property

NYCOA; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off: 25 days/yr

Holidays & observances

HSA contribution

Job summary

The Diocese of Lansing seeks a full‑time Director of Building and Property to oversee real estate, construction, renovation, facilities, risk management, insurance, and environmental matters across the diocese. The role is in‑person at the Chancery in Lansing, MI with regular travel throughout the diocese.

Starting salary is $90,000–$95,000, with a schedule Monday–Friday, flexible hours between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental/vision, retirement, paid

Qualifications

• Two years of college-level coursework in management, business, civil engineering, or related field required
• Significant experience in construction/project management, real estate, or building operations
• Experience with Catholic church buildings and architecture preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluate feasibility, needs, scope, and recommendations for parish construction, renovation, maintenance, and major repair projects
• Guide parishes through construction, renovation, and repair projects over $100,000 and ensure compliance with legal and diocesan requirements
• Review contractor and architect qualifications, project contracts, and supporting documents
• Evaluate and coordinate real estate acquisitions, dispositions, sales, purchases, leases, and land-related agreements
• Develop and coordinate capital improvement planning for diocesan properties
• Oversee building operations, facilities, furnishings, and security for diocesan properties
• Monitor property condition, risk-management issues, and insurance matters
• Coordinate environmental compliance activities with consultants and service firms
• Maintain fixed-asset, property, tax, and project records
• Supervise the Facilities Supervisor and chancery staff and coordinate contractors
• Collaborate with CFO, pastors, leadership, attorneys, insurers, architects, and tradespeople
• Present updates to the Diocesan Building Commission as needed

Skills

Construction management

Real estate

Building operations

Risk management

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Two-year college coursework in management/business/civil engineering

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

The Diocese of Lansing seeks a full‑time Director of Building and Property to oversee real estate, construction, renovation, facilities, risk management, insurance, and environmental matters across the diocese. The role is in‑person at the Chancery in Lansing, MI with regular travel throughout the diocese.

Starting salary is $90,000–$95,000, with a schedule Monday–Friday, flexible hours between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental/vision, retirement, paid