VP, National Facilities & Asset Performance

Colonial Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health (PPO or HSA)

Flexible PTO

13 paid holidays

401K – 100% match up to 5%

Annual review and bonus program

Paid parental leave

Pay on demand

Job summary

Article Student Living seeks a Vice President of Facilities to lead facilities across our national student housing portfolio. You will set the vision and drive the strategy for facilities operations while overseeing a team of 4–6 Regional Facilities Managers.

You will establish standards, schedules, and priorities that keep every asset safe, reliable, and consistent. This hybrid role is based in our Fulton Market office in Chicago, IL, with in-office work Monday through Thursday and remote work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in facilities management, construction management, or related field.
• 10+ years of facilities management experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience overseeing a national portfolio of assets (25+ assets and a/o 10,000+ beds).
• Experience implementing portfolio-wide standards, CMMS systems, WiFi/access-control upgrades, and major building system replacements.
• Direct oversight of geographically diverse regional maintenance teams (non-union and union).
• Detailed understanding of critical building systems, construction, maintenance operations, and preventative maintenance strategies.
• Track record leading teams, collaborating with senior executives, and managing vendor relationships.
• Financial knowledge with experience managing large capital budgets (min $XM+) and driving operational efficiency.
• Proficiency in MS Office (advanced Excel), Procore, and project management platforms; willing to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership over facilities operations across Article's national portfolio, ensuring safe and reliable communities.
• Set and accomplish preventative maintenance, facilities standards, and long-term asset strategies to support portfolio performance and resident experience.
• Be a subject matter expert on complex building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, safety regulations, environmental standards, and internal policies.
• Partner with senior leadership and teams to align facilities programs with asset business plans, capital projects, and our goals.
• Manage facilities operating budgets, driving cost efficiency and disciplined resource allocation.
• Build the facilities organization, including regional and national teams, while managing vendor relationships and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

Budgeting

CMMS systems

Procore

Project management

Vendor management

MS Office Excel

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

CMMS systems

WiFi/access-control upgrades

Procore

Job description

Article Student Living seeks a Vice President of Facilities to lead facilities across our national student housing portfolio. You will set the vision and drive the strategy for facilities operations while overseeing a team of 4–6 Regional Facilities Managers.

You will establish standards, schedules, and priorities that keep every asset safe, reliable, and consistent. This hybrid role is based in our Fulton Market office in Chicago, IL, with in-office work Monday through Thursday and remote work