Interim Director of Facilities

As the Interim Director of Facilities, you will oversee the operational management, maintenance, and active development of the organization’s facilities during a defined transition period. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient day-to-day facility operations while leading the oversight of ongoing construction and capital improvement projects, including the organization’s new building development. The position requires strong project leadership, vendor coordination, and hands-on facilities management expertise.

This is a temporary leadership assignment focused on operational continuity, project execution, and infrastructure stability.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities Oversight & Operations

• Oversee day-to-day facility operations, maintenance, repairs, and safety compliance across all company locations
• Ensure facilities meet operational needs, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards
• Implement practical systems and procedures that support reliable building performance
• Coordinate preventative maintenance programs to protect assets and minimize downtime

Construction & Capital Project Management

• Serve as the company’s representative in overseeing the construction of the new facility
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to ensure timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met
• Monitor progress, resolve issues, and escalate risks as needed to leadership
• Support project documentation, inspections, and compliance requirements

Vendor & Contract Management

• Manage external service providers including maintenance vendors, contractors, and specialty trades
• Negotiate and oversee contracts to ensure service quality and cost control
• Evaluate vendor performance and implement improvements where necessary

Budget & Resource Management

• Manage facilities-related budgets with a focus on cost efficiency and operational priorities
• Track project expenditures and provide reporting to leadership
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve resource utilization

Collaboration & Communication

• Work cross-functionally with operations, finance, and leadership teams to support organizational needs
• Provide regular status updates on facilities performance and construction progress
• Maintain strong working relationships with external stakeholders and regulatory contacts

Benefits

• Health Insurance;
• Company matched 401(K) program;
• Supplemental Insurance;
• Paid Time Off. 

• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to the organization’s North Carolina facility as required
• Proven experience in facilities management, construction oversight, or capital project leadership
• Strong working knowledge of building systems, maintenance operations, and safety compliance standards
• Demonstrated ability to manage contractors, vendors, and complex project timelines
• Experience overseeing facility budgets and controlling project costs
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to operate independently in a temporary leadership assignment and stabilize ongoing operations
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across departments and external partners
• Comfortable working in an active construction environment and responding to operational issues in real time

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience overseeing new building construction or major renovation projects
• Familiarity with commercial or multi-site facility operations
• Relevant certifications or technical background in facilities, construction, or project management