Director of Facilities

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Full Time Management Southfield, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition

Position Description

Director of Facilities

Position Overview:

Lockwood Management is seeking a Director of Facilities who will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and provide strategic oversight of facilities management, maintenance operations, capital improvements, energy management, and asset preservation across Lockwood’s portfolio. As the organization’s facilities and capital projects expert, the Director of Facilities establishes consistent standards, leads capital planning and project execution, oversees procurement and vendor performance, and provides technical leadership to protect and enhance the long-term value of Lockwood’s physical assets.

The Director of Facilities partners closely with Operations and Executive Leadership to support property performance, stabilization, resident satisfaction, cost control, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Capital Planning & Asset Preservation

• Develop and oversee long-term capital improvement strategies and rolling three- and five-year capital replacement plans across the portfolio.
• Conduct property condition assessments to identify current and future capital needs, deferred maintenance, reserve requirements, and asset risks.
• Partner with Operations and Accounting during annual budgeting to prioritize capital expenditures and recommend investments that support asset preservation, property performance, and return on investment.
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, transitions, and repositioning efforts through property condition assessments and identification of capital and deferred maintenance risks.

Capital Project Management

• Lead capital projects from planning through completion, including scopes of work, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, contractor selection, and project documentation.
• Solicit and evaluate contractor proposals, negotiate scope and pricing as appropriate, and ensure competitive value and quality workmanship.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, change orders, contractor performance, safety, and quality; conduct site inspections to verify contract compliance and successful completion.
• Coordinate project execution with property operations to minimize resident disruption and ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to company standards.

Facilities Operations, Maintenance & Energy Management

• Establish and maintain company-wide maintenance standards, preventative maintenance programs, operating procedures, inspection protocols, unit turn specifications, and quality expectations.
• Provide technical guidance to Executive Directors, Community Managers, and Maintenance Supervisors, including support in diagnosing and resolving complex building system issues.
• Develop maintenance performance metrics, scorecards, and accountability measures to drive consistency in maintenance practices, property appearance, apartment readiness, and physical asset condition.
• Lead energy management and conservation efforts, including utility usage monitoring, building system optimization, and identification of opportunities to reduce energy and utility costs through operating practices, technology, equipment upgrades, and capital investment.
• Support emergency response and recovery related to major building system failures, property damage, and natural disasters.
• Develop and manage preferred vendor relationships and procurement standards for maintenance services, capital projects, and major equipment purchases.
• Evaluate contractor qualifications, licensing, insurance, safety…