Strategic Director of Facilities & Fleet Operations

Colorado City & County Management Association; Colorado; On-site; USD 145,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Arapahoe County seeks an experienced, strategic executive to lead its Facilities and Fleet Management Department. The Director will shape the long-term vision for county buildings, vehicles, equipment, and related assets, guiding staff, budgets, contracts, and capital projects.

The ideal candidate will bring broad leadership in facilities management, fleet operations, asset management, and regulatory compliance, with strong communication and collaboration skills to work within a

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field.
• Minimum: 10+ years in facilities management with progressive leadership.
• Minimum: 8+ years of supervisory/management experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff overseeing building maintenance and operations.
• Oversee facility improvements, capital projects, and leases/contracts.
• Develop and manage budgets, financial controls, and reporting.
• Coordinate with governance and executive leadership in shared structure.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Procurement

Contracts

Safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field

10+ years progressive leadership in Facilities Management

8+ years supervisory/management experience

Any equivalent education/work experience

Master’s Degree in Business Administration

Experience negotiating and executing leases

Experience in public sector fleet management

CIP (Capital Improvement Plan) experience

Experience operating in a union environment

Job description

Arapahoe County seeks an experienced, strategic executive to lead its Facilities and Fleet Management Department. The Director will shape the long-term vision for county buildings, vehicles, equipment, and related assets, guiding staff, budgets, contracts, and capital projects.

The ideal candidate will bring broad leadership in facilities management, fleet operations, asset management, and regulatory compliance, with strong communication and collaboration skills to work within a