Director of Facilities

Catholic Charities is the social services arm of the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Founded in 1907 to care for the orphans of the San Francisco earthquake, Catholic Charities is an independent non-profit organization. All financial contributions directly support Catholic Charities’ programs in Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo and Sonoma Counties. Catholic Charities serves and advocates for the poor, the sick, the distressed, children, youth, families, immigrants and seniors, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other basis covered by local law.

Salary: $160,000-$170,000 per year

Location: Onsite 5 days a week

Catholic Charities is one of the largest, most comprehensive human services agencies in Northern California, reaching more than 35,000 individuals a year in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin counties. We are an integral part of our communities, helping bolster and empower our neighbors – single mothers, homeless adults and families, adults with disabilities, seniors, children and youth, and immigrants – when they need help, solutions, and hope. We are compassionate caregivers, ardent advocates, and champions of those in need. If you are eager to have a substantive impact on the lives of others and the health of our community, apply here. Join us as we change lives.

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Director of Facilities to oversee the maintenance, construction projects and operations of our Agency’s owned and leased facilities.  

The Director of Facilities provides strategic and operational leadership for all facilities and physical assets across the organization’s portfolio of approximately 30 locations. This role ensures that buildings and workspaces are safe, compliant, well-maintained, and supportive of the organization’s mission, programs, and staff.

As a senior operational leader, the Director of Facilities is a steward of nonprofit resources, balancing cost effectiveness with quality, safety, and dignity for staff, clients, and community members served by the organization.

Must have a willingness to handle urgent matters during off hours as needed.

Mission-Aligned Facilities Leadership

• Lead the planning, development, and execution of facilities strategies that support program delivery, staff effectiveness, and organizational growth.


• Ensure facilities reflect the organization’s values, equity commitments, and service standards, particularly in client-facing and community spaces.


• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on facilities-related risks, opportunities, and long-term capital needs.

Multi-Site Operations & Maintenance

• Oversee daily facilities operations across all locations, including maintenance, repairs, janitorial services, groundskeeping, utilities, and security systems.


• Implement preventive maintenance programs to protect assets, reduce emergency repairs, and extend building life cycles.


• Establish standardized service levels and response protocols across sites while allowing flexibility for program-specific needs.

Compliance, Safety & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including fire/life safety, ADA, OSHA, environmental health, and licensing requirements relevant to nonprofit programs.


• Coordinate inspections, audits, and corrective actions; maintain accurate compliance records.


• Partner with Risk Management, HR, and Program leadership to promote safe, healthy, and trauma-informed environments.

Capital Planning & Projects

• Lead capital improvement projects, renovations, tenant improvements, and facility upgrades that support program effectiveness and accessibility.


• Manage architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants with a focus on quality, accountability, and cost control.


• Support due diligence for new sites, including feasibility assessments, space planning, and occupancy readiness.

Financial Stewardship & Budget Management

• Develop and manage facilities operating and capital budgets with a focus on fiscal responsibility and transparency.


• Monitor expenses, forecast future needs, and identify cost-saving opportunities aligned with nonprofit funding constraints.


• Support grant, donor, and public-funding requirements related to facilities, including documentation and reporting as needed.

Vendor & Relationship Management

• Select, negotiate, and manage contracts with facilities service providers and construction vendors.


• Ensure vendors adhere to organizational values, safety standards, and service expectations.


• Maintain positive working relationships with landlords, funders, regulators, and community partners.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Lead, coach, and develop facilities staff across multiple locations.


• Foster a service-oriented, collaborative team culture focused on responsiveness, equity, and respect.


• Support staff development, performance management, and succession planning within the facilities function.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Program, People and Culture, IT, Finance, and Development teams to ensure facilities support service delivery and employee experience.


• Partner with DEI and leadership teams to ensure facilities are accessible, inclusive, and welcoming.


• Serve as a key contributor during emergency preparedness and business continuity planning.


• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.


• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive facilities management experience, including oversight of multiple sites.


• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, vendors, and capital projects.


• Strong working knowledge of building systems, safety regulations, and compliance requirements.


• Experience working in resource-constrained, mission-driven environments.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit, human services, housing, healthcare, or education settings.


• Familiarity with leased, owned, and grant-funded facilities.


• Professional certifications (CFM, FMP, PMP, or similar).

Core Competencies

• Commitment to mission and nonprofit values


• Strategic thinking with operational follow-through


• Financial stewardship and accountability


• Strong people leadership and collaboration skills


• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities


• Ability to manage complexity across diverse sites and programs

Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in cross-cultural situations.

Clearances Required Prior to the First Day of Employment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent bending, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting and walking.


• Occasional lifting, pushing and pulling.


• Frequent repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.


• Driving is required for this position.

If driving is requested for a specified project, incumbent must have a valid California driver's license and be able to provide proof of DMV record and personal insurance (if required.) 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular travel between sites required


• Occasional evening or weekend availability for emergencies or critical projects


• Combination of office-based and on-site work

DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is committed to providing equal employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, legal domicile status, veteran status, disability or AIDS/HIV status or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.