Director - Facilities Management

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a visionary and experienced Director - Facilities Management to join our team! In this role, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for all VMA and Facilities Operations, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration with the Facility Management (FM) department. Your primary responsibility will be to set the vision, operational strategy, and performance standards for facility operations, asset management, and related services, all while supporting VMA's mission and objectives.

As the Director, you will champion excellence, innovation, and sustainability across all operational aspects, driving continuous improvement and ensuring alignment with industry best practices. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in facilities operations and asset management, with a proven ability to lead large-scale operations and deliver exceptional results.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop and implement long-range strategic plans, operational policies, and budgets for VMA and Facilities Operations in alignment with VMA's goals and close collaboration with the FM department.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a large, diverse team of senior managers, managers, and specialists, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Oversee the comprehensive management of all facility services, including hard and soft services, asset lifecycle management, project delivery, QHSE, and sustainability initiatives, ensuring they meet quality, safety, and efficiency standards.

• Champion the integration and optimization of FM systems (e.g., CAFM, BMS) and technologies to enhance

• operational effectiveness and data-driven decision-making.

• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with the Facility Management department, key stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure effective service delivery and compliance.

• Drive performance management, quality assurance, and risk mitigation strategies across all operational pillars.

• Report operational performance, strategic initiatives, and resource management to executive leadership.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil), Facility Management,  Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in large-scale facility operations, venue management, or a comparable complex operational environment, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role.

• Proven record of accomplishment of successfully leading and managing large, multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating effectively with FM departments.

• Extensive knowledge of facility management principles, building systems, maintenance strategies, project management, contract management, and QHSE standards.

• Strong strategic thinking, financial acumen, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFM, PMP, RICS) are highly desirable.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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