Facilities Manager

Description

NOTICE: JOB APPLICANTS LIMITED TO DC, MD, OR VA RESIDENTS. POSITION IS HYBRID. Please note that we are exclusively considering applicants residing in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia for all open positions.

Join Lafayette Federal Credit Union, a proud recipient of USA Today's Top Workplaces of 2024 and 2025 award! 

As we continue to grow, we are on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our dynamic team. At Lafayette Federal Credit Union, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and our reputation as an employer of choice. We believe that the dedication and skills of our team members are crucial to achieving our mission of becoming the premier financial partner for our community. Your potential contributions are invaluable, and we are excited to welcome new team members who share our passion for innovation and high performance.

About us:

Our Difference: What makes Lafayette Federal cutting-edge? Lafayette Federal Credit Union is not only a great place to bank, but also a great place to work! In addition to our Top Workplaces recognition by USA Today, we've also earned numerous accolades including:

• Newsweek’s America’s Best Banks list
• A 5-star rating from Bauer Financial
• Recognition by S&P Global's Top Performing Credit Unions

Our Culture: Lafayette Federal is about inclusion, diversity, high performance, and new opportunities. Teamwork and our sense of community also make Lafayette Federal a great place to work. Each person is valued for his or her unique set of skills. We share a common devotion to the people we serve, participating in charity events throughout each year and giving back to the community. 

Our Opportunities: Professional development, training, and certification is a priority for our employees. We want you to reach your career goals and provide support that leads to opportunities of advancement within the industry. 

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Facilities Manager to join our team! The Facilities Manager is responsible for the operational oversight, safety, and physical integrity of the organization’s facilities portfolio, including both owned and leased properties. This role ensures all locations are secure, compliant, well-maintained, and aligned with the organization’s operational and member-service objectives.

The position serves as the central coordinator for facilities operations, vendor management, property relationships, and branch and office buildouts, balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution. The Facilities Manager must be comfortable traveling between locations and operating across multiple property types and lifecycle stages.

Requirements

 Property, Safety & Security Oversight:

• Serve as the primary facilities point of contact for all current and future office and branch locations.
• Ensure all locations meet safety, security, and operational standards, including access control, emergency readiness, and coordination with landlords or security vendors.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify risks, maintenance needs, and security gaps.
• Coordinate building access credentials, alarms, cameras, and security protocols as applicable by property type.
• Act as first responder for facilities-related incidents, coordinating resolution and escalation as needed.

Owned vs. Leased Property Management:

• Manage facilities operations across a mixed portfolio of owned and leased properties, adapting oversight accordingly.
• Maintain strong working relationships with landlords, property managers, and building engineers for leased locations.
• Coordinate internally or externally managed services for owned facilities.
• Maintain a working understanding of lease obligations, operating expenses, and landlord responsibilities.
• Support leadership with facilities documentation, renewals, and long-term facilities planning.

Vendor & Service Coordination:

• Act as the internal liaison for facilities vendors and service providers.
• Schedule, oversee, and track vendor work through completion.
• Determine when work can be handled internally versus outsourced.
• Monitor vendor performance, costs, and recurring service issues.
• Support contract reviews and service agreement administration (non-legal).

Branch & Office Buildouts / Capital Projects:

• Coordinate facilities aspects of branch openings, renovations, relocations, and office bui