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Job Description
Under the supervision of the Chief Branch Operating Officer, and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the VP of Facilities is responsible for managing Association-wide contracts, and oversite of major capital and major repair projects. This role will provide expertise in facility planning, infrastructure, design, fit-out, and lease/sale agreements related to new property acquisitions, sales or transfers, that support the organizations strategic growth objectives.
Qualifications
- Must have HS diploma/GED; trade school or other secondary education required
- College Degree in a related field preferred
- Ten or more years of progressive relevant management experience preferred
- Project management certification (PMP, CAPM, PgMP, etc.) preferred, five years prior project management experience required
- Accessible for emergencies that may include evenings and weekends
- Ten years of experience in all aspects of facility functions, particularly in project management, maintenance, and real estate.
- Experience with operating and maintaining pools is preferred
- Cross-trained in all major trades and technical expertise; well versed in reading/interpreting construction blueprints
- Ability to work well with diverse populations to problem solve and train individuals across a wide variety of experience levels
- Willing to jump in and handle any problem or project are necessary
- Must have current driver’s license
- YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred
Essential Functions
- Develop and manage major capital project budgets within objectives.
- Provide input and guidance in the development of the annual capital budget, 3 Year Capital Plan, and Master Plan.
- Review and approve all Capital Expenditure Requests (CER’s) and major repair contracts.
- Evaluate new locations and/or existing facilities being considered for lease/purchase. This includes high level space planning, infrastructure considerations, purchase and/or lease agreement review, and cost analysis.
- Conduct routine visits to branches to assist Branch Executives in identifying major improvements/upgrades to be considered for the annual capital budget, 3 Year Capital Plan, or Master Plan.
- Review existing Association-wide service contracts and issue RFP’s at least every three years.
- Evaluate existing Association-wide services not currently under multi-site contract, develop and issue RFP’s, and report recommendations and estimated savings to supervisor.
- Research and develop detailed Association-wide facility cost analysis, reporting findings and recommendations to supervisor.
- Be on call for facility emergencies.
- Serve as a contributor to the Safety and Risk Management committees.
- Act staff liaison member to the Association Property Development Committee.
- Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned.