Director, Facilities

Job Title:

Director, Facilities

LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP) is the developer and manager of the award-winning brand-new Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport. LGP’s approach to guest experience and terminal design and operation leads the industry. Terminal B has achieved many ‘firsts’ including being the first terminal in North America to earn a perfect 5-star rating from Skytrax and the first airport terminal project to achieve LEED Gold v4 for design and construction.

In addition, Terminal B was named the World’s Best New Airport Terminal.

The Director of Facilities provides strategic leadership and oversight of Terminal B’s facilities operations. This role is responsible for the planning, management, maintenance, and optimization of building systems, grounds, equipment, and facility services, with a strong focus on operational performance, financial management, and long‑term strategic planning. Working collaboratively across the organization, the Director ensures Terminal B’s facilities are operated and maintained safely, efficiently, and effectively while supporting the organization’s operational objectives and long‑term asset management priorities.

• Oversee the operations and maintenance of the Terminal to ensure that the highest standards and best practices for building operations and maintenance are consistently attained and continually improved upon.

• Review and approve purchase orders and invoices in web-based accounting software.

• Manage certain aspects of the environmental issues, including but not limited to spill capture, storm water, land applications and wastewater treatment.

• Manage source contacts, deliverables and K.P.I.’s.

• Maintain the Facilities' mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire and life safety systems to help ensure warranties are maintained and equipment functions properly and efficiently.

• Conduct a single point of failure inspection to ensure equipment reliability.

• Maintain the exterior of the Facilities, including roofs, building facade, aprons, sidewalks, and roadways.

• Establish expectations and standards for the cleaning contractor of the Terminal to ensure a high level of service is delivered.

• Build on capable and in control processes to drive continuous improvement within utilities.

• Develop and initiate planned preventive maintenance programs for facility equipment, including HVAC, power management and other building systems ensuring the Capital Asset Plan is viable.

• Prepare and manage the annual operating budgets including monthly forecasting and variance reporting.

• Direct the Facilities maintenance staff, provide leadership, communications, ongoing evaluation and compliance with all Company policies and regulations as well as compliance with all applicable legal requirements.

• Develop and oversee computerized preventive maintenance and work order systems for all facility systems to maximize efficiency and operating life of equipment.

• Execute and manage service agreements and contracts for maintaining the building and equipment.

• Evaluate and oversee energy management programs.

• Maintain compliance with OSHA requirements, file OSHA reports.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Perform all other duties as required.

• Minimum of 7 years of facilities management experience, including at least 5 years of people leadership experience, with demonstrated success leading, developing, and managing high‑performing teams.

• Experience in aviation, airports, transportation, infrastructure, institutional facilities, or other complex 24/7 operating environments is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience managing significant capital budgets, contracts, schedules, vendors…