Vice President Facility Management

RISE is an innovative human services network originally established in 1987 for the purpose of moving individuals living in institutions into family settings. Since that time, services have grown to support children, adults, and families with a variety of needs across multiple states that include residential settings, day programs, employment assistance, managed care, and home and community based services. Since inception, our purpose and mission has remained constant. We create opportunities for and with the people we serve, their families, and for the men and women who work in the direct care profession.

PURPOSE: Controls commercial, or residential real estate properties within organization or for internal and external clients. Responsible for the maintenance of all properties to Rise standards. Provides information on operating costs as well as the annual budget for the properties. Evaluates records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with policies. Manages facility remodels, vendor relations, and ongoing facility needs.

Position reports to the COO with ancillary reporting and support to and for the State Executive Directors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 7 years’ experience in the related area as an individual contributor
• Property management certification preferred
• Previous knowledge and experience working with multi-state commercial and/or residential properties
• Extensive construction experience
• Self-directed and works with minimal supervision
• Must have verbal and written communication skills adequate to the specific job task required
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to travel 25%-50%

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manages large construction and remodel projects.  Responsible for getting bids, managing budgets, cost, containment, and quality assurance.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining vendor networks in each RISE state for building and facility maintenance functions.
• Motivate team members and contractors by continually reinforcing the vision and business goals for the property.
• Closely observing and continually appraising employee performance and conduct. Establish metrics, monitor progress, and provide feedback on team and individual goals.
• Manage resources: contain expenses, allocate workload, schedule and prioritize work.
• Contracts/Contractors/Vendors – Negotiate appropriate service contracts; schedule and monitor daily activities and performance of contractors to ensure strict compliance with the duties specified in the contract; ensure contractors perform to the highest standards including use of standard, approved service contracts with appropriate termination rights and appropriate bidding process. 
• Prepare the budget with meticulous attention.  Take measures to prevent avoidable variances.
• Ensure the monthly variance explanations are completed on time.
• Review financial reports, forecast expenses, and alert Asset Management to any significant budget variances or trends.
• Assist, as needed, to ensure proper insurance is in place for the property, tenants, contractors and vendors and administer as appropriate.
• Ensure tenant adherence to lease obligations. See to the timeliness of communications such as tenant advisories, notice of upcoming repairs and construction projects.
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