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About the Role

The Director of Facilities Management provides strategic leadership and oversight for the operations, maintenance, and capital improvements of RiseBoro’s residential real estate portfolio. This role ensures property safety, functionality, sustainability, and regulatory compliance, aligning facilities operations with the organization's mission and strategic goals. The Director manages a team, oversees vendors, leads capital planning, and collaborates with stakeholders to deliver high-performing, cost-effective, and compliant facilities.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive facilities management strategy.
Provide leadership and direction to facilities, maintenance, and operations teams.
Oversee and prioritize maintenance, repair, and capital projects.
Lead planning, budgeting, and execution of capital improvement projects.
Review and approve scopes of work, bids, and contractor selections.
Oversee performance and compliance of major building systems.
Provide technical guidance on design reviews, construction schedules, and project cost controls.
Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Implement a violation dismissal and prevention strategy.
Maintain and oversee documentation for FDNY compliance.
Manage building safety programs and emergency response planning.
Develop, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts.
Oversee optimization of vendor listings.
Oversee implementation and utilization of facilities management technology systems.
Lead staff training and development programs.
Prepare and present regular reports on facilities performance metrics, budgets, and capital project status.
Partner with the Asset Manager and Director of Corporate Facility on portfolio-wide initiatives and facility improvement strategies.

Requirements

Demonstrated expertise in facilities management, construction, and building systems operations.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects, budgets, and vendor relationships.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to interpret architectural and engineering plans.
Proficiency with facilities management systems (Yardi, MIQ, Jack Jaffa) and general business software.
Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Minimum 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities or property management.
At least 3 years in a senior management or director-level role overseeing complex, multi-site operations.
Experience in affordable housing preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing construction projects and capital budgets.
FDNY S12–S15 –S95 (must obtain within first 6 months of employment).
OSHA 30-hour certification (preferred).
Professional certifications such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facility Management Professional (FMP), or Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP) strongly preferred.

Skills

Facilities Management
Construction Management
Building Systems Operations
Leadership
Team Management
Project Management
Budget Management
Vendor Management
Communication
Negotiation
Technical Knowledge
Yardi
MIQ
Jack Jaffa
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word

Location

217 WYCKOFF AVENUE - BROOKLYN, NY 11237

Work Type

Full Time
Day Shift

Experience Level

Senior Management
Director-level

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
FDNY S12–S15 –S95
OSHA 30-hour certification
Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
Facility Management Professional (FMP)
Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP)

Salary/Compensations

$115,000.00 - $165,000.00

About the Company

RiseBoro is a nonprofit organization focused on social services.

Equal Opportunity

RiseBoro provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment.
No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination.
RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law.