Facilities Director

Director of Facilities | High-Rise Residential We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Building Director / Director of Facilities to lead maintenance, housekeeping, building operations, and technical performance for a sophisticated high-rise residential community. This is an opportunity for a true building systems expert who understands complex high-rise infrastructure and can lead a team while serving as the property's technical authority. What You’ll Do Lead and develop the maintenance and housekeeping team , establishing high standards for safety, productivity, service, and accountability. Oversee major building systems, including HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, plumbing, electrical, pumps, air handlers, water heaters, and life-safety systems . Monitor and troubleshoot SMART building, building automation, controls, and monitoring systems . Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to protect equipment and reduce costly failures. Diagnose complex building issues and coordinate repairs with specialized vendors. Oversee unit turns, Make Ready, inspections, emergency response, and daily building operations . Manage contractors, vendors, bids, pricing, schedules, and quality of work. Partner with Ownership, the General Manager, and Regional Facilities Manager on capital projects and long-term building planning . Assist with maintenance and capital budgets, expense management, and repair-versus-replace decisions. Ensure the property remains safe, compliant, efficient, and operational . Deliver a high level of resident service while balancing operational and financial priorities. What We’re Looking For 5+ years of experience managing building systems in high-rise, multifamily, residential, student housing, commercial, hospitality, or similarly complex properties. 3+ years of maintenance/facilities leadership experience . Strong knowledge of complex HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building systems . Experience with building automation and SMART building technology . Proven ability to lead teams, manage vendors, and oversee multiple projects and priorities. Strong troubleshooting, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills. HVAC and/or plumbing certification preferred. Experience with Entrata and HappyCo preferred. Knowledge of life-safety, building, environmental, and Fair Housing requirements preferred. Why This Role? This is not a traditional Maintenance Supervisor role . We are looking for a sophisticated Building Director / Facilities leader who can understand how an entire high-rise operates, identify problems before they become major issues, and lead the team responsible for keeping the property performing at its best. The ideal candidate will take ownership, pride, and accountability for the building while developing the team and creating an exceptional resident experience. If you’re a hands-on high-rise facilities professional who knows building systems inside and out and is ready to take true ownership of a property, this could be an excellent opportunity. This is an on-site position located in Baltimore, MD. #J-18808-Ljbffr