Strategic Facilities Director - Senior Housing Portfolio

Specialty Consultants Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Consultants Inc. is recruiting a Director of Facilities for a leading seniors housing provider in the greater Chicago area.

The role oversees 22 housing properties across Cook and Lake Counties, defining maintenance strategy, safety standards, and capital projects to support high-quality housing and care. You will lead 20+ maintenance professionals, manage budgets and vendor relations, and drive long-term operational excellence across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in facilities or maintenance operations, ideally within housing or property services.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams across multiple sites.
• Strong background in budgeting, cost management, and capital planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic maintenance planning, preventive maintenance programs, and capital improvement initiatives.
• Oversee property renovations and capital projects, including potential ground-up developments.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and effective crisis response across all communities.
• Manage and develop a high-performing maintenance team across multiple locations.
• Drive budget planning, procurement, and cost control strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Cost management

Capital planning

Maintenance operations

Strategic planning

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Specialty Consultants Inc. is recruiting a Director of Facilities for a leading seniors housing provider in the greater Chicago area.

The role oversees 22 housing properties across Cook and Lake Counties, defining maintenance strategy, safety standards, and capital projects to support high-quality housing and care. You will lead 20+ maintenance professionals, manage budgets and vendor relations, and drive long-term operational excellence across the portfolio.