Facilities Manager

Job Description

We are exclusively considering applicants residing in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia for all positions. The selected role is a hybrid position located in the Washington, D.C. area.

Join Lafayette Federal Credit Union, a proud recipient of USA Today’s Top Workplaces of 2024 and 2025. We are growing and seeking exceptional talent to join our dynamic team. We pride ourselves on commitment to excellence and our reputation as an employer of choice. We believe that the dedication and skills of our team members are crucial to achieving our mission of becoming the premier financial partner for our community.

We are excited to welcome new team members who share our passion for innovation and high performance.

Lafayette Federal Credit Union is a leading financial institution recognized for excellence and innovation. We are committed to community service, employee development, and providing outstanding credit union services.

What makes Lafayette Federal cutting-edge:

• Newsweek’s America’s Best Banks list
• A 5‑star rating from Bauer Financial
• Recognition by S&P Global’s Top Performing Credit Unions

Lafayette Federal values inclusion, diversity, high performance, and new opportunities. Teamwork and community engagement are integral to our culture. Each person is valued for their unique set of skills, and we participate in charity events throughout the year to give back to the community.

Professional development, training, and certification are priorities. We support career growth and advancement opportunities within the industry.

Facilities Manager – responsible for the operational oversight, safety, and physical integrity of the organization’s facilities portfolio, including owned and leased properties. The role ensures all locations are secure, compliant, well‑maintained, and aligned with operational and member‑service objectives.

Property, Safety & Security Oversight:

• Primary facilities point of contact for all current and future office and branch locations.
• Ensure all locations meet safety, security, and operational standards, including access control, emergency readiness, and coordination with landlords or security vendors.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify risks, maintenance needs, and security gaps.
• Coordinate building access credentials, alarms, cameras, and security protocols as applicable by property type.
• Act as first responder for facilities‑related incidents, coordinating resolution and escalation as needed.

Owned vs. Leased Property Management:

• Manage facilities operations across a mixed portfolio of owned and leased properties, adapting oversight accordingly.
• Maintain strong working relationships with landlords, property managers, and building engineers for leased locations.
• Coordinate internally or externally managed services for owned facilities.
• Maintain a working understanding of lease obligations, operating expenses, and landlord responsibilities.
• Support leadership with facilities documentation, renewals, and long‑term facilities planning.

Vendor & Service Coordination:

• Internal liaison for facilities vendors and service providers.
• Schedule, oversee, and track vendor work through completion.
• Determine when work can be handled internally versus outsourced.
• Monitor vendor performance, costs, and recurring service issues.
• Support contract reviews and service agreement administration (non‑legal).

Branch & Office Buildouts / Capital Projects:

• Coordinate facilities aspects of branch openings, renovations, relocations, and office buildouts.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, designers, contractors, and landlords to ensure timely and compliant delivery.
• Track punch lists, move‑ins, furniture installation, and post‑occupancy issues.
• Ensure new and renovated spaces meet safety, security, and operational requirements prior to occupancy.

Hands‑On Facilities Oversight:

• Address minor maintenance and adjustment needs when practical.
• Ensure conference rooms, common areas, and work spaces are functional and professionally maintained.
• Maintain inventory of basic facilities supplies and equipment.
• Proactively…