Director of Facilities Management - Manhattan

It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives.

Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Under direction of the Regional Director of Facilities, the Director of Facilities Management is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of ADAPT Community Network’s facilities, building services, and fleet operations across their assigned locations. This role ensures facilities are safe, well-maintained, and compliant with all regulatory standards, while also supporting organizational growth through strategic planning, renovations, and expansion projects.

The duties and responsibilities of the Director of Facilities Management will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Leads and manages the Facilities Management and Building Services departments, including recruitment, training, supervision, performance management, and development of staff.
• Oversees building operations across all sites, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, and security systems.
• Ensures compliance with NYC Building Codes, OSHA, EPA regulations, fire safety, hazardous waste disposal, and other applicable federal, state, and local requirements; coordinates corrective actions for any violations.
• Develops and implements facilities policies, procedures, and quality assurance standards to ensure consistency and efficiency across locations.
• Conducts regular inspections of agency sites, ensuring facilities and grounds are clean, safe, and maintained to the highest standards.
• Oversees contracts for repairs, upgrades, and construction projects, including managing bidding processes and ensuring adherence to contract terms.
• Provides strategic oversight of the agency’s fleet, ensuring vehicles are maintained, safe, and compliant with applicable regulations.
• Develops and manages the division’s annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Collaborates with program and administrative leadership to assess facilities needs, plan for expansion, and support organizational growth initiatives.
• Develops and implements a long-range facilities strategy, including sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency improvements.
• Coordinates with vendors, contractors, and external agencies to support timely and effective completion of projects.
• Provides staff with safety training and ensures the workplace adheres to agency health and safety standards.
• Participates in agency-wide committees and cross-departmental initiatives as a subject matter expert for facilities management.
• Prepares reports, data analyses, and projections to inform senior leadership decision-making.
• Performs other related duties and special projects, as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• At least seven years of progressively more responsible managerial experience.
• Strong knowledge of building…