Global Facilities Director

CECO Environmental Corporation

. Develop and execute a multi-year global facilities and real-estate strategy .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeAddison • Texas • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing global facilities and real-estate strategies, managing substantial operating and capital budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proven ability to lead multi-site teams and implement sustainability initiatives while advising executive leaders on facility risks and operational capacity.

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Facilities ManagementGlobal Portfolio PlanningBudget ManagementRegulatory ComplianceSustainability Initiatives

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Hard Skills

Facilities Strategy DevelopmentBuilding Systems KnowledgeLease AdministrationConstruction ManagementRisk ManagementFinancial AcumenProject ManagementData AnalysisEmergency PreparednessCrisis Response

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationNegotiationTeam DevelopmentStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

Computerized Maintenance Management SystemsIntegrated Workplace Management SystemsMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

CFMFMPSFPPMPLEED AP

Industry Keywords

Facilities OperationsWorkplace ServicesSite SelectionCapital BudgetsEnvironmental ComplianceOccupational SafetyBuilding CodesProperty-Loss PreventionBusiness ContinuityPortfolio Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a multi-year global facilities and real-estate strategy
Establish enterprise standards, policies, governance, and performance measures for facility operations, maintenance, workplace services, space utilization, physical security coordination, and site condition
Lead global portfolio planning, including site selection, lease administration, acquisitions, consolidations, relocations, expansions, and dispositions
Own global operating facilities and capital budgets; develop business cases, prioritize projects, monitor forecasts, and deliver cost, reliability, and service improvements
Direct major facility projects from concept through closeout, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, permitting, stakeholders, and change control
Ensure compliance with building, fire, environmental, accessibility, occupational safety, and other regulatory requirements
Strengthen emergency preparedness, crisis response, property-loss prevention, and business continuity
Lead energy, water, waste, and carbon-reduction initiatives and govern facilities sustainability data
Select, negotiate with, and manage landlords, brokers, architects, engineers, contractors, utilities, and facilities-service providers
Build and develop a high-performing global facilities organization
Implement and maintain portfolio data, dashboards, and systems for work orders, assets, space, leases, projects, costs, risks, and KPIs
Advise executive and business leaders on facility risks, investment needs, portfolio opportunities, operational capacity, and employee experience
Visit manufacturing and supplier facilities to monitor active projects and address design issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, engineering, architecture, construction management, business, or a related field
Master’s degree preferred
Professional certification such as CFM, FMP, SFP, PMP, LEED AP, or equivalent preferred
Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in facilities management, corporate real estate, engineering, operations, or a related discipline
At least 5 years leading global multi-site teams
Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance programs, construction delivery, lease administration, life-safety requirements, workplace standards, and facilities risk management
Financial acumen to evaluate lifecycle costs, develop investment business cases, oversee budgets, and communicate portfolio tradeoffs to senior leaders
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Experience with computerized maintenance management, integrated workplace-management, project-management, or related facilities systems
Experience managing a geographically dispersed portfolio including industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, office, or similarly complex environments
Proven experience managing substantial operating and capital budgets, complex construction or renovation programs, and third-party service providers
Experience establishing global standards while adapting execution to local legal, regulatory, cultural, and operational requirements
Approximately 30%–40% domestic and international travel
Ability to meet the physical, visual, communication, attendance, and sedentary-work requirements described in the posting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance plans
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Employee 401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Diverse and inclusive work environment