Director of Facilities and Capital Projects

The Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office (HCTO) is seeking, pending Commissioners Court approval, an experienced and dedicated Director of Facilities and Capital Projects to oversee facilities operations across HCTO locations. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, this position is responsible for facility maintenance, asset management, space planning and implementation, warehouse and mailroom facility operations, and the operational execution of capital improvement projects.

The Director serves as the primary facilities and operational liaison with the Department of Engineering, contractors, vendors, branch management, and other stakeholders. The position ensures facilities are safe, functional, well-maintained, and capable of effectively supporting HCTO operations. The Director also provides facilities support for construction, renovation, relocation, and capital improvement projects and assists with emergency management and facility-related response activities.

• Oversee day-to-day facilities operations, maintenance, repairs, preventive maintenance, and service delivery across HCTO’s facilities portfolio.
• Manage facility assets, including inventory, condition assessments, lifecycle planning, replacement needs, and maintenance requirements.
• Serve as the facilities and operational lead for construction, renovation, space implementation, and capital improvement projects.
• Coordinate the physical execution and operational delivery of capital projects across branch locations, the distribution center, and the administration building.
• Work closely with the Office of the County Engineer, contractors, architects, vendors, and internal stakeholders to coordinate project implementation, schedules, site access, operational impacts, and facility readiness.
• Coordinate facility relocations, space changes, furniture/equipment moves, and other physical implementation activities.
• Oversee facility-related operations of the distribution center warehouse and mailroom.
• Manage facilities contractors, vendors, service providers, and related agreements; monitor performance, quality, and responsiveness.
• Develop and monitor facilities operating and capital budgets and assist with long-term capital planning.
• Establish consistent facilities standards, procedures, preventive maintenance practices, and service expectations across locations.
• Monitor facility conditions and identify risks, maintenance needs, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities involving facilities, building systems, and physical operations.
• Provide regular updates to the Chief Administrative Officer regarding facility conditions, operational issues, capital projects, risks, budgets, and priorities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of more progressively responsible experience in facilities management, operations, construction, property management, or a related field.
• Experience managing multiple facilities and concurrent projects.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Experience with capital improvement, renovation, construction, or relocation projects.
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