Facilities Director in Lakewood, Colorado at The Action Center

JOB SUMMARY:

The Action Center is leading an exciting and transformative initiative: the renovation and repurposing of a former Lakewood public school campus into The Daylight Collective, a collaborative community hub where multiple mission-aligned organizations can operate under one roof. The vision is simple but powerful—to design services around the needs of families, making it easier to access support, reducing barriers, and creating a more seamless experience for those seeking help.

The Action Center is hiring a Facilities Director to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the agency’s facilities, grounds, safety systems, and physical assets. This role leads a facilities team responsible for maintaining a safe, compliant, efficient, and welcoming environment for staff, clients, tenants, and visitors. The Director oversees facility operations, capital planning, vendor management, compliance, and long-term maintenance strategies while aligning facilities management with the Agency’s broader organizational goals. This is a highly collaborative role, working with other leaders of the agency to operationalize the Daylight Collective’s vision.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and supervise a four-person facilities team responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective operation of a 110,000-square-foot multi-tenant facility.

Facility Operations & Maintenance

• Oversee daily operations and maintenance of all Agency facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Lead the facilities team as the building owner/operator to deliver responsive and reliable facilities support to building tenants.
• Develop preventive maintenance strategies to minimize operational disruptions and extend asset life.
• Coordinate repairs, inspections, and building system upgrades.
• Ensure regular inspections of facilities, equipment, and grounds to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and areas for improvement.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, building structures, elevators, boilers, and other facility infrastructure.
• Manage janitorial, landscaping, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other contracted support services.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal building, fire, health, ADA, OSHA, and safety regulations.
• Develop and maintain emergency preparedness and evacuation procedures.
• Manage regular inspections of facilities, equipment, and grounds to identify safety hazards and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain records related to permits, inspections, and compliance requirements.
• Responsible for the reliable operation of all safety and access control systems

Budget & Financial Management

• Develop and manage facilities budgets, including maintenance, utilities, repairs, and capital expenditures.
• Monitor expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist with long-term facility planning and capital improvement forecasting.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for leadership and board committees.

Support Services Management

• Solicit bids and negotiate contracts with vendors and service providers.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain strong relationships with contractors and other support services such as facilities volunteers to build a comprehensive network of facilities support resources.

Project Management

• Lead facility renovation, relocation, and construction projects.
• Coordinate timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Staff Leadership

• Supervise facilities, safety and security staff
• Establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance standards.
• Foster a culture of safety, responsiveness, accountability, and customer service within the facilities team.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and professional development for team members to ensure high performance and compliance with safety standards.

Sustainability & Asset Management

• Collaborate with Agency leadership to align facilities operations with organizational goals and growth plans.
• Maintain inventory of equipment, furniture, and facility assets.
• Recommend improvements to optimize facility use and longevity.
• Responsible for acquisition and disposition of agency physical assets

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of facilities or operations management experience.
• Experience in a nonprofit, educational, healthcare, or community-based organization preferred.
• Supervisory and project management experience required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices, and safety regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong budgeting, negotiation, and vendor management skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to interact effectively with staff, tenants, contractors, partners, and community stakeholders.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, and move around the facility for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally inspect facility infrastructure, access mechanical spaces, and navigate indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move materials related to facility operations.
• Ability to respond to facility issues and emergencies as needed.
• Ability to access various areas of the facility, including rooftops and mechanical spaces, as needed.

Work Environment and Schedule

• Primarily onsite
• May require occasional evening or weekend work and the ability to respond to facility emergencies outside of regular business hours.
• Exposure to maintenance equipment, construction areas, and varying weather conditions may occur.
• Not eligible for remote work

The Action Center's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The Action Center also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.