Assistant Director, Facilities Management & Construction

Job Posting End Date: August 12, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $117,790.40 to $164,840.00 ($56.63 to $79.25 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 08/12/2026 in order to be considered.

Position Description

The mission of the Anoka County Facilities Management & Construction Department is to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and well‑maintained environment at the highest level of excellence. This role is essential in shaping safe, efficient, and future‑ready spaces that meet the evolving needs of Anoka County.

The department has an opening for an Assistant Director, Facilities Management & Construction. This key leadership role is responsible for guiding the county’s long‑term facilities strategy, managing the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and overseeing planning and construction operations, ensuring effective development, redesigning, and management of more than 2.5 million square feet across 260 county buildings and properties. The Assistant Director will also provide input on planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expenses, and implementing change. In addition, the Assistant Director will directly oversee the department’s subject matter experts, who are responsible for a wide range of critical functions.

This is a full-time, exempt position. Interviews will take place the week of August 17th, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 40: $117,790.40 to $164,840.00 ($56.63 to $79.25 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at  https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.
• This position is primarily on-site and may be eligible for some hybrid work.
• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Assistant Director, Facilities Management & Construction.

• Develop a strategic plan and provide leadership for construction, and redesigns of over 200 buildings and properties across Anoka County, including budgeting, planning, and reporting.
• Develop and implement construction programs, quality control standards, and inspection schedules and ensure construction work and services are provided at a consistent level of quality and performance across all facilities.
• Provide direction to facilities management and construction staff and collaborate and coordinate with leaders and teams throughout Anoka County.
• Manage purchasing, replenishment, and inventory of all facilities and construction materials, supplies, and equipment used to construct and redesign county buildings and facilities.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Provide direction to staff to prioritize workloads, train/mentor team members, and collaborate and coordinate with leaders and teams throughout Anoka County.
• Facilitate meetings with facilities and construction staff and engineers to review work completed, identified issues, project budgets, timelines, labor needs, policy updates, and ensure understanding on procedural follow through.
• Lead, mentor and empower staff to make day-to-day decisions regarding facilities and construction while enforcing department policies, regulation, and budgets.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills,