Vice President of Facilities

Join a growing association named a Top Workplace by the Philadelphia Inquirer two years in a row! 
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.