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Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching, and Therapeutic Community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as a Director of Facilities (Large Projects). This groundbreaking opportunity will allow you to work with our prison and re-entry programs helping the community and will also enhance your training and experience in the field.
About Amity:
Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building.
Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal
About the Position:
The Director of Facilities (Large Projects) will lead and oversee operational and programmatic initiatives aligned with the organization’s mission to reform the prison system and support justice-impacted individuals. This role is ideal for a mission-driven leader with a strong background in cross-functional team management, project execution, and compliance in a nonprofit setting. The Director of Facilities will be responsible for coordinating capital improvement projects, facilitating stakeholder engagement, ensuring regulatory compliance, and improving operational efficiency.
What You Will Do:
- Essential Duties:
- Serve as the point person for all internal project initiatives, including renovations, program expansion, and facility improvements.
- Manage RFIs, RFPs, and contracts related to vendor partnerships and infrastructure development.
- Develop timelines, budgets, and implement plans for ongoing and special projects.
- Monitor project milestones, resolve delays, and ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget
- Compliance & Reporting:
- Oversee health and safety compliance, including OSHA and local building regulations.
- Maintain and update all project documentation and reports for government, donor, and board stakeholders.
- Lead risk assessments, safety planning, and incident resolution across active projects.
- Ensure program operations meet CARF, HIPAA, DMH, and other applicable regulatory standards.
- Community & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with community leaders, justice reform advocates, and city/county departments.
- Attend municipal meetings and represent the organization in public forums related to prison reform and rehabilitation projects.
- Build and maintain partnerships with vendors, workforce development boards, and service providers.
What You Will Bring:
- Education and Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in project management, operations, or compliance within the nonprofit or public sector.
- Proven ability to manage construction or renovation projects in a regulated environment.
- Experience working with vulnerable populations, including formerly incarcerated individuals is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with public funding, capital development, and donor reporting requirements.
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks including CARF, HIPAA, and local Department of Health regulations.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Project Management, or a related field.
- Master's Degree
- PMP or related certification is a plus
- Certifications or Licenses:
- Compliance & Reporting
- Oversee health and safety compliance, including OSHA and local building regulations.
- Maintain and update all project documentation and reports for government, donor, and board stakeholders.
- Lead risk assessments, safety planning, and incident resolution across active projects.
- Ensure program operations meet CARF, HIPAA, DMH, and other applicable regulatory standards.
- OSHA Certification
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of all facets of the construction process.
- Excellent time and project management skills.
- Experience managing multiple projects and at various stages simultaneously.
- Strong ability to evaluate data and determine the needs of a project.
- Excellent knowledge and proficiency with MS Office including Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of project management software.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
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What We Offer:
- Medical, Dental, Vision.
- Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.
- 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs.
- Organization committed to community action.
- Community oriented workplace.
$85,000 - $112,000 a year
Full-Time
Exempt
Onsite (DTLA)
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