Facilities Director

Catholic Charities of St. Louis is hiring a Facilities Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for all facilities, maintenance, environmental safety, and capital projects for various service lines ministry-wide. The director will oversee building operations, life safety and regulatory compliance, vendor and contract management, budgets and purchasing, fleet and insurance administration, and coworker development. The Facilities Director serves as the ministry’s Safety Officer (as applicable), ensuring OSHA, Joint Commission Environment of Care (EOC)/Life Safety, and other regulatory standards are met, while supporting a safe, reliable, and cost-effective environment for coworkers, residents/clients, programs, and visitors.

OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead planning, implementation, and evaluation of facilities services, programs, and operational policies, including maintenance, construction, and safety standards.


• Direct preventive maintenance, repairs, and construction activities, ensuring appropriate prioritization and resource allocation.


• Advise leadership on facility lifecycle strategies, risk mitigation, and long‑term planning; coordinate schedules and readiness for programs and events.

• Oversee all maintenance and construction operations across properties, including central plant/mechanical systems and automated controls.


• Conduct or oversee inspections of buildings, grounds, life‑safety systems, and major equipment; ensure timely, compliant repairs.

• Manage major maintenance and special projects and participate in on‑call and emergency‑response operations.


• Lead environmental health, safety, and security programs, including OSHA and other regulatory compliance.


• Track, document, and close out corrective actions from inspections, audits, and surveys to maintain ongoing readiness.

• Secure bids, prepare RFPs, and manage vendor selection, contracting, and performance.


• Oversee contractor and vendor work to ensure quality, safety, timeliness, and value.


• Coordinate project scopes, timelines, and logistics with Housing Directors, Building Administrators, and program leaders.

• Support budget development and monitor spending for facilities, maintenance, and capital projects.


• Review and approve invoices related to utilities, repairs, services, and materials.


• Maintain purchasing, inventory, and expense records; prepare operational and compliance reports.

• Maintain lifecycle inventories of equipment, tools, supplies, and appliances.


• Coordinate building and vehicle insurance issues, including claims and required documentation.

• Partner with IT to support facility‑related systems, network needs, and asset tracking.


• Ensure alignment between facilities, IT, and security functions for safe and reliable operations.

• Supervise facilities staff, assign workloads, and coordinate scheduling and coverage.

• Coordinate with Housing Directors, Building Administrators, and cross‑functional departments to align facility needs and service delivery.


• Support organizational needs through on‑call participation, emergency response, and other assigned duties.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 5 - 7 years of progressive experience in facilities management, building operations, or plant/maintenance leadership; 3+ years in a supervisory role.


• CFM, CHFM, or similar certifications.


• Familiarity with faith-based or health/human services environments (e.g., Archdiocese Risk Management processes, Joint Commission standards).