MidPen Housing Corporation · 2 months ago
Director, Facilities & Capital Projects (Greater Bay Area)
Union City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $172K/yr
5+ years expMidPen Housing Corporation is a leading non-profit developer committed to providing safe, affordable housing. The Director of Facilities & Capital Projects will oversee the facilities function and manage capital projects to ensure quality and efficiency across MidPen's portfolio, while collaborating with various internal and external partners.
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Responsibilities
Oversee portfolio-level quality, efficiency, and coordination in the facilities function
Oversee a cohort of Area Maintenance Leads (AMLs), each supporting a portfolio
Oversee policies, procedures, and workflows associated with portfolio-level maintenance priorities and capital projects at varying level of expense
Establish preventative maintenance expectations across the portfolio
Mentor and provide guidance to maintenance personnel across the company regarding training needs and operational best practices
Engage AMLs in continuous learning, improvement, and operational performance to deliver quality customer experience
Provide support to properties for regulatory and other physical inspections across the portfolio to ensure that MidPen meets or exceeds inspection expectations to support smooth property operations
Communicate with field staff to ensure site management is satisfied with all maintenance services provided by AMLs at the portfolio level
Provide a regular program of staff development to AMLs to promote efficiency, effective procedures, communication and project management skills
Assist with Root Cause Analysis and trainings based on findings
Mitigate facilities-related risk in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations in accordance with our internal policies and procedures
Responsible for managing all phases of capital projects (including the scope, planning, design and engineering, design review, scheduling and construction, and closeout) for budgeted projects in collaboration with project stakeholders and leadership, ensuring projects are completed within specifications to meet project goals and objectives
In close partnership with Asset Management, oversees capital projects goal-setting and tracking; partnering with Vendor Manager to ensure timely and complete billing for such activities
Provides leadership and direction in the execution of capital projects and emergency repairs by upholding required standards set by facility expectations and Physical Needs Assessments and Property Budgets
Maintains knowledge of current developments in the repair, maintenance, custodial, and construction areas through participation in appropriate workshops or meetings, and involvement in professional organizations
Researches and makes recommendations for any necessary improvements in the effectiveness and efficiency of the repair, maintenance, and upkeep to our communities (including resource and energy conservation plans)
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with key stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, external partners, internal partners and staff to complete CapEx projects and initiatives
Manages the evaluation of deferred maintenance needs (including structural, exterior envelope, MEP, and life safety systems) in support of planning and prioritizing deferred maintenance projects
Ensures data contained in the external Physical Needs Assessments are correctly interpreted and incorporated into MidPen's long-term capital plans for each community
Responsible for managing and coordinating facilities procurement activities to appropriately balance quality, efficiency and cost
Ensure training and support, portfolio-wide, for bidding; analysis and decisions associated with vendor decisions; partners with Sr. Director to ensure compliance with signatory matrix requirements
Where needed, supports and maintains portfolio-wide contracts for landscape, fire alarms, sprinkler systems and any other maintenance systems to ensure they are properly maintained and cared for as required, while considering efficiency and cost effectiveness
Collaborates with the Vendor Manager to source adequate number of vendors per category per geographic region
Oversees and coordinates bulk purchasing contracts and other procurement programs while managing MidPen's purchasing specifications to support quality, cost, inventory, and service level standards
Ensures all vendor agreements associated with capital projects and portfolio-level maintenance procurement are properly completed with appropriate terms and conditions
Serve as liaison to the Development Department as needed to align with building design guidelines for new developments
Provides technical expertise and maintenance perspective on new development projects
For new properties, partner with Development, Asset, and Lease-up Teams as the property moves from end-stage construction through close out/punch walk to stabilized. This includes knowledge of specific systems of each building (HVAC, plumbing, security, etc.) and partnering on needs for these systems in the transition / stabilization period
Ensures high-quality completion of annual safety inspections and timing billing for these across each portfolio
Provides on-going training to maintenance staff on OSHA-related safety and compliance
Supports the Senior Director in accident investigations and promoting workplace safety
Performs other assignments as requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in the field of Maintenance, Construction or Facilities Management preferred
Minimum of 5 years prior relevant industry experience and a minimum of 3 years prior supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Safety mitigation, contract procurement, and management background highly preferred
Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and familiarity with all building systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, flooring, roofing, structure, swimming pools, landscape maintenance, elevator operations, security and fire alarm systems, and storm water treatment retention systems
Ability to anticipate maintenance issues, plan preventative measures and train others in the use of high-quality standards and procedures
Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental issues (particularly in relation to lead and asbestos regulations) and safe practices
Ability to read and understand blueprints
Ability to multi-task under pressure in order to meet competing deadlines, gather and analyze information, and solve problems skillfully and timely in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining ability to organize, and track document paper flow
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively via phone and in writing with site staff and internal partners, and external vendors
Proficiency using Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Project, and SharePoint)
Must possess a valid California Driver License, proof of current auto insurance policy, and reliable transportation
The ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
Ability to travel to different sites and properties
Preferred
Intermediate to Expert Excel skills highly preferred
Interest and/or background in the affordable housing industry preferred
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
403(b) Retirement Investment
Employee Education Reimbursement Program
Paid Parental Leave
FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commuter Benefits
EAP Program
Pet Insurance
Paid Time Off
Company Holidays
Wellness Days
Company
MidPen Housing Corporation
MidPen Housing is a leading nonprofit that creates and manages affordable homes across Northern California.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.6MKey Investors
Community Development Financial Institutions Fund
2024-10-23Grant· $6.6M
Leadership Team
Matthew O. Matt Franklin
President and CEO
Recent News
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