Regional Facilities Director, NYC Building Portfolio (5 Boroughs)

Regional Facilities Director, NYC Building Portfolio (5 Boroughs)

About the Role
We’re looking for a Regional Facilities Director to oversee a portfolio of 10 buildings across all five boroughs of New York City. You’ll lead the maintenance team, manage capital projects from bidding through completion, and keep every property compliant, safe, and running smoothly. These are occupied buildings that operate around the clock, so strong building systems knowledge and quick emergency response are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all building maintenance staff across the portfolio, including building engineers, maintenance technicians, and porters

• Hire, train, evaluate, and manage maintenance personnel, including disciplinary action and terminations when needed

• Develop and manage the annual capital expenditure budget for the portfolio

• Plan and oversee capital projects from scoping and bidding through completion, keeping projects on time and on budget

• Source, negotiate with, and manage vendors and contractors

• Build and maintain preventive maintenance programs for all building systems

• Oversee repairs, space renovations, and general building upkeep

• Ensure compliance with NYC DOB, FDNY, and Local Law requirements (including Local Law 11, 97, and 152), and resolve violations promptly

• Oversee fire and life safety systems, and prepare buildings for agency inspections

• Conduct regular site inspections to assess building conditions and staff performance

• Serve as the escalation point for building emergencies and respond as needed, including after hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multi-site facilities management, building operations, or property management experience in the NYC area

• Background in commercial real estate or institutional facilities strongly preferred

• Experience preparing capital budgets and managing capital projects

• Proven ability to hire, lead, and manage field teams, including unionized staff

• Strong working knowledge of building systems, including boilers, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, elevators, and fire and life safety systems

• Thorough understanding of NYC building codes and compliance requirements

• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across sites

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between buildings in all five boroughs

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Retirement investment opportunity

• Opportunity to lead facilities operations across a growing NYC portfolio