Director of Facilities

Director of Facilities

New York, NY (Manhattan & Bronx Portfolio) $140,000 – $160,000+ / year

Overview

Our client, a mission-driven organization, is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Facilities to oversee a large and complex portfolio of 2,400+ units across 32 properties throughout Manhattan and the Bronx.

This diverse portfolio includes affordable housing, senior (55+), SRO, and multifamily assets, ranging from small walk-ups and brownstones to large apartment communities and mixed-use buildings.

This is a high-impact leadership role focused on oversight, compliance, team development, and long-term capital planning—not day-to-day maintenance. The ideal candidate brings deep NYC facilities experience, strong regulatory expertise, and the ability to lead through complexity while supporting a growing portfolio that includes active rehabs and new construction projects.

What You'll Do

• Oversee facilities operations across a 32-building, 2,400+ unit portfolio
• Lead and support a team of Facilities Managers across multiple sites
• Ensure portfolio-wide compliance with NYC agencies including HPD, DOB, DEP, and FDNY
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance and capital improvement strategies
• Oversee vendor relationships, contracts, and performance standards
• Conduct site audits to ensure quality, safety, and operational consistency
• Identify issues proactively and implement scalable solutions across properties
• Support budgeting, capital planning, and cost control initiatives
• Partner with leadership on gut rehab and new construction projects
• Serve as the escalation point for complex facilities and infrastructure issues
• Establish best practices, SOPs, and training programs across the facilities team

Why You Matter

As the Director of Facilities, you play a critical role in maintaining and improving a diverse and aging housing portfolio that serves vulnerable populations. Your leadership ensures buildings remain safe, compliant, and well-maintained, while positioning the organization for long-term growth and modernization.

What It Takes

• 10–15+ years of facilities or property maintenance leadership experience

• Extensive experience with NYC building systems, particularly pre-war properties

• Strong knowledge of NYC regulatory agencies and Local Laws (e.g., LL97, LL11)

• Proven ability to manage large, multi-site portfolios

• Experience overseeing vendors, contracts, and capital projects

• Strong leadership, training, and team development capabilities

• Ability to operate at a strategic level while solving complex building challenges

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Deep understanding of older NYC buildings and infrastructure

• Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset

• Strong auditor and mentor, not just an operator

• Skilled negotiator with vendors and contractors

• Calm, steady leader capable of managing high-level escalations

• High level of integrity and accountability

The Perks

• $140,000 – $160,000+ annual salary

• Medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance

• Generous PTO (vacation, sick, and holidays)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, transit, childcare)

• 403(b) retirement plan

• Opportunity to lead a large, mission-driven NYC portfolio with active growth and development projects