Director of Facilities

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Director of Facilities Full Time Clerical Houston, TX, US 2 days ago Requisition ID: 1103 Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES COMPANY PROFILE Barvin is a privately held commercial real estate investment and development firm located in Houston, Texas, owned by Houston-based entrepreneur Eric Barvin. Our commercial real estate platform serves as asset manager over a portfolio of multi-family residential properties totaling approximately 3,000 units located in Texas , Florida and Georgia. Our strategic plan is focused on growing Barvin’s holdings to over 16,000 units over the next five (5) years. Barvin has a property management division and in 2019, began ground-up development of multifamily assets. Our mission is to own, develop, and manage assets that endure the test of time. We focus on operational excellence, data driven investment decisions and going above and beyond for our residents. POSITION DESCRIPTION The Director of Facilities is responsible for leading, managing, and holding the multi-family maintenance team accountable for ensuring first-class facilities across managed properties. This individual will provide leadership and expertise to the site teams and will work with peers at the regional operations level to e nsure work orders are handled professionally and in a timely manner , o versee preventative maintenance programs, coordinate and deliver maintenance team training and education, negotiate and manage vendor service contracts, track and execute on annual inspection requirements, and assist in annual maintenance budgeting. LOCATION Houston, TX DUTIES/EXPECTATIONS Oversees all aspects of Facilities and Maintenance for multi-family apartments nationwide. Leads, manages, and holds the maintenance team accountable for the daily operations and performance of first-class facilities. Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement within the maintenance team. Serve as a central point of contact in the development of plans for organizing long-term and short-term maintenance programs and associated budgets. Ensure that work orders for all sited properties are handled in a professional and timely manner. Maintain strong communication with property management and clients regarding work. Work with Learning and Development to create training programs for maintenance teams. Identify and implement best practices, policies, and procedures for maintenance teams, and stay abreast of changes in the industry and best practices Determine expectations for assessing property needs, safety issues, immediate needs, etc. Responsible for due diligence on the maintenance/ engineering side of all proposed acquisitions of properties. Develop Recurring CAPEX budgets for properties, including 5-year plan Create materials and conduct training for long-term maintenance items at properties. Example: boiler systems, water heaters, FAU’s condenser units, roof repairs, asphalt, striping, tree trimming, etc. Lead the initiative to standardize materials across the company. Identify opportunities for cost savings, light replacement programs, energy savings, water savings, etc. Travel between sites to meet with maintenance teams, communicate expectations, and check in on progress. Identify roles and responsibilities for different levels of maintenance positions. Create a pathway for maintenance team members to advance and grow. Uphold the company's core values and mission statement. Perform other related duties or projects as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience and education in engineering facilities/construction management. Familiar with ELISE and/or YARDI m aintenance workflows. 7 years’ experience in Multi-Family Facilities Project planning, budgeting, and oversight; 5 years' management experience leading a large team across multiple sites. Proficient with Microsoft Outlook and comfortable with different technological platforms. Construction and/or multi-family apartment industry experience Ability to understand business objectives, strategies, and directions and to develop & implement action plans accordingly. Ability to influence and collaborate internally and externally at all organizational levels. Effective in project management; implementation and follow-through. Excellent customer service; good interpersonal/problem solving skills. Exhibit strong leadership skills. Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time COMPENSATION Competitive base salary with bonus program #J-18808-Ljbffr