Director of Facilities

Peckham, Inc.

. Direct and oversee daily Facilities Department operations across maintenance, grounds, capital projects, repairs, workplace experience, procurement support, food services, safety, compliance, and security .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeLansing • Michigan • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Facilities Management, including oversight of operations, compliance, and safety. Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and implement strategic initiatives across multiple locations.

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Facilities ManagementLeadership ExperienceRegulatory ComplianceBudget ManagementOperational Strategy Development

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Hard Skills

Facilities OperationsProject ManagementCapital ProjectsPreventive MaintenanceRisk ManagementData AnalysisPerformance MetricsVendor ManagementSafety ComplianceEnvironmental Stewardship

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Workplace ExperienceAccessibilitySustainabilityFood SafetyEmergency Preparedness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct and oversee daily Facilities Department operations across maintenance, grounds, capital projects, repairs, workplace experience, procurement support, food services, safety, compliance, and security
Coach, mentor, manage performance, plan succession, and support employee professional development
Establish operational priorities and execute short- and mid-term facilities strategies
Oversee preventive maintenance, major repairs, renovations, and capital improvement projects
Plan, budget, implement, and complete facilities projects, vendor contracts, renovations, furniture systems, equipment installations, and infrastructure improvements
Collaborate with the Vice President of Facilities on budgets, capital expenditure plans, business plans, and long-range facility strategies
Oversee procurement, inventory, purchasing, contract management, RFPs, RFQs, vendor relationships, and departmental spending
Direct safety, compliance, fire safety, emergency preparedness, security, insurance compliance, inspections, and risk mitigation
Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, licensing, accreditation, insurance, food safety, environmental, accessibility, and workplace safety requirements
Lead workplace experience initiatives involving space planning, furnishings, signage, workplace standards, aesthetics, environmental improvements, and employee engagement
Oversee food service operations, including quality, safety, customer service, and inventory management
Develop performance measures, operational metrics, reporting systems, and continuous improvement initiatives
Build partnerships with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and vendors
Lead team meetings, communicate departmental goals, review performance, and ensure consistent practices
Perform quality checks, address issues, and support continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
Stay current on corporate security trends and emergency policies/procedures and attend training
Ensure employees follow facility safety policies and maintain security of key assignments
Support the Food Service Team as needed
Coordinate with departments on ongoing space improvement needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, Occupational Safety, Project Management, or a related field
5+ years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, operations, construction, maintenance, workplace services, safety, security, or related functions
5+ years of leadership experience leading teams or multiple functional teams
Experience managing operational budgets, capital projects, vendors, and organizational initiatives
Experience developing and implementing facilities, safety, compliance, or operational strategies across multiple locations
Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements, accreditation standards, audit methodologies, and risk management practices applicable to manufacturing and quality systems
Knowledge of accessibility, inclusion, sustainability, workplace experience, and environmental stewardship principles
Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements, assess organizational risk, and implement mitigation strategies
Strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills
Excellent time management skills with a strong sense of urgency
Ability to analyze data and KPIs to evaluate performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement
Strong business and financial acumen, including experience managing large budgets and making data-driven resource decisions
Advanced problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
Physical ability to perform frequent standing, walking, lifting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and machinery/tool operation
Master’s degree in a related field is nice to have
Experience overseeing diverse facilities, capital projects, workplace services, safety and compliance, procurement, security, and food service functions is nice to have
Experience within a complex, multi-site and/or non-profit organization is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Safe, supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment
Holistic and rewarding work experiences tailored to employee needs
Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Opportunity to support Peckham’s mission and uplift the community
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment