Senior Director, Facilities

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our "promote from within" culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, a hybrid work model with both remote and in-office work, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.

Compensation Package:

• Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation, sick and personal leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Professional development and training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program

JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Facilities provides leadership and direction for the department, ensuring that all facilities functions of the Agency are in accord with best
practices and regulatory standards, as well as with Agency practices and procedures. The position is accountable for the department's fiscal, operational, technical,
administrative, personnel, strategic planning and quality activities.

Supervisory Responsibility: Provides administrative supervision of 3-6 FTEs and functional supervision of 10-20 FTEs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads the department team in addressing operational issues, implementing strategic priorities, resolving problems, and directing facilities operations planning.
• Provides technical/professional advice and knowledge to others within the various facilities areas and discipline.
• Prepares department budget within set guidelines and oversees compliance with the approved budget. Promotes continual improvement of the budgeting process for facilities through education of managers on budgetary issues impacting their program budgets.
• Evaluates the present and future needs for owned or leased real estate.
• In terms of Real Estate and Facilities Management, determines adequacy of location(s) from the perspectives of the client/consumer, logistics and human resources for both present as well as future needs of the Agency.
• Accesses and determines the need for viable internal or external sourcing of building maintenance and construction management and manages the ongoing
  provision of activities and service operations. Also, manages the provision of service in the areas of security, transportation and fleet management and continuity of business operations to include the Facilities Emergency Response Program.
• Advises, negotiates, manages and administers all contracts (to include leases for non-owned facilities) affecting facilities into which the Corporation may enter. Counsels with the COO on financial matters associated with the financial viability of entering into such contracts. Provides copies of all documentation to Administration for retention in Agency files.
• Submits required reports on department issues, concerns, project status, initiatives, and progress to the COO.
• Participates as a member of the Catholic Charities Strategic Planning team and provides a facilities perspective to all deliberations.
• Oversees the development and implementation of the strategic plan for the Facilities department and monitor performance goals against the plan.
• As a member of the Leadership Team, participates in the development of the Agency's plans and programs by acting as a tactical partner in evaluating and advising on the impact of long-range planning and regulatory action on the Agency's facilities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

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  Bachelor's degree in business administration, management or related field.

  
  
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  Twelve (12) to Fifteen (15) years of experience in facilities management.

  
  
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  Experienced leader and executive at the senior level of an organization either in the private or government sector.

  
  
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  Experience in negotiating large scale contracts in services and real estate.

  
  

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management principles.
• Organizational, administrative, management and leadership skills.
• Analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills.