Strategic Facilities Director

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA Defined Benefit Plan

PERA Defined Contribution Plan

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Employee wellness program

Job summary

History Colorado seeks a Deputy Director of Facilities to lead statewide facilities operations and capital project delivery. You will oversee maintenance programs, manage budgets, and coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors across multiple sites.

The role requires six years of professional facilities management experience, two years of supervisory responsibility, and knowledge of regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 6 years of full‑time professional experience in facilities management, building operations, and capital project delivery.
• At least two years of direct supervisory experience managing maintenance, construction, or facilities staff.
• Experience overseeing capital construction and controlled maintenance projects, as well as managing operational budgets.
• Experience developing preventative, predictive, and deferred maintenance programs.
• Working knowledge of regulatory standards including State of Colorado fiscal rules and Office of the State Architect requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day facilities operations across assigned sites, ensuring buildings are safe, functional, and aligned with organizational needs and division standards.
• Determine operational priorities and resource allocation within assigned sites, and respond to operational issues impacting building performance.
• Capital Project Delivery & Implementation: Implements and manages capital construction and controlled maintenance projects in alignment with division priorities and established strategies.
• Oversees project scope, schedule, and budget execution, and coordinates with architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Develops and implements preventative, predictive, and deferred maintenance programs to support asset longevity and operational efficiency. Establishes maintenance schedules and priorities within assigned areas and identifies infrastructure risks and maintenance needs.
• Demonstrates and reinforces professionalism across assigned teams through strong job knowledge, accountability, communication, interpersonal effectiveness, and customer service. Establishes expectations for professional conduct, communication, and accountability across facilities staff.
• In partnership with the Senior Director, this position manages operational budgets and supports implementation of capital budgets within assigned regions. Tracks expenditures and adjusts resource allocation while ensuring compliance with fiscal policies.
• Collaborates with internal teams and external partners to support operations and project implementation. Coordinates facility support for programs and events.
• Ensures facility operations align with agency-wide safety, security, and emergency preparedness efforts. Implements safety, security, and emergency preparedness protocols at the site level and evaluates facility-related risks to determine appropriate mitigation actions.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Budget management

Capital project delivery

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Strategic planning

Cross-site coordination

Education

Facilities or related degree

Job description

History Colorado seeks a Deputy Director of Facilities to lead statewide facilities operations and capital project delivery. You will oversee maintenance programs, manage budgets, and coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors across multiple sites.

The role requires six years of professional facilities management experience, two years of supervisory responsibility, and knowledge of regulatory standards.