Vice President of Facilities Operations

$140,000 - $153,000/Yr

Good Shepherd Services - New York, NY

Full-time - Executive

New York, NY

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Vice President of Facilities Operations at Good Shepherd Services (GSS) will hold a pivotal role in managing the organization's facilities, real estate portfolio, capital planning, and purchasing. This position is essential for ensuring that GSS's physical assets are maintained and developed in alignment with the organization's mission to serve over 30,000 youth and families each year. The Vice President will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Information Technologies and Facilities Management (SVP, IT & FM) and will be responsible for developing and implementing a long-term real estate strategy that supports the operational needs of the organization. In this role, the Vice President will serve as a liaison to government agencies regarding asset management and will oversee all leased and owned properties of GSS. This includes managing ongoing and future capital projects, ensuring compliance with relevant building, health, and safety codes, and overseeing the procurement of maintenance and support contracts. The Vice President will also be responsible for managing a capital and maintenance budget of approximately $4 million, supervising the Director of Facilities and maintenance staff, and ensuring that all facilities are properly maintained and operational. The Vice President will be expected to build and foster partnerships across various business functions, programs, and departments, ensuring that operational goals are clearly communicated and met. This position requires strong leadership skills, effective communication, and the ability to resolve complex issues related to facilities management. The Vice President will also perform ad-hoc projects and other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of Good Shepherd Services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a long-term real estate strategy and plan.
• Staff the Facilities and Housing Committee of the Board.
• Serve as liaison to government agencies about asset management and monitoring of GSS facilities.
• Oversee all GSS leased and owned properties.
• Monitor ongoing and future capital projects.
• Build and foster partnerships across business functions, programs, and departments.
• Manage facilities including procurement of maintenance and other support contracts.
• Develop operational goals, ensure they are communicated to the team and stakeholders, and hold the team accountable for execution.
• Manage the capital and maintenance budget totaling approximately $4 million.
• Supervise the Director of Facilities and maintenance staff in their duties, including cleaning and preventive maintenance of all GSS facilities.
• Oversee all logistical services such as inter-office mail delivery and supplies.
• Ensure that all systems (heating, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, etc.) are functioning properly.
• Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with relevant building, health, and safety codes.
• Manage GSS's vehicle fleet and maintenance/repair projects at all facilities.
• Negotiate leases and liaise with landlords.
• Ensure compliance with GSS policy regarding competitive bidding.
• Oversee specification and bid process and provide project management for construction or repair projects.
• Assess and manage GSS's purchasing and inventory management systems for the Facilities Department.
• Supervise contract negotiations for major categories of goods and services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, business administration, or real estate development/finance required.
• Master's Degree in engineering, business, or real estate development/finance strongly preferred.
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in management and supervision of property management or capital finance, including experience with subsidized real estate financed with low-income housing tax credits, tax-exempt bonds, or New Market Tax Credits.
• Experience dealing with non-profit organizations, health care, or universities is a plus.
• Proficiency with applied property technology including energy management systems, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and work order management systems is desired.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems.
• Ability to provide effective resolutions for complex issues.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 403(b) Plan with employer contributions after 3 years of service
• Generous paid time off including self-care days, sick days, vacation days, and holidays
• Healthcare Plans including medical, dental, vision, and pet care