VICE PRESIDENT OF MAINTENANCE & FACILITIES - AFFORDABLE HOUSING-Rochester, NY. Hybrid and or Remote Position in the Northeast

Description

About Conifer: 

Conifer Realty, LLC is a dynamic, vertically integrated organization that creates and manages high-quality affordable and work-force housing.  Conifer is devoted to growth, to innovation and being a best -in -class developer. 

Visit Conifer's website to understand our history, mission, and values at link:https://coniferllc.com/ 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Vice President (VP) of Facilities is a visionary leader responsible for setting the strategic direction and ensuring operational excellence across all facilities within the Conifer portfolio. This leadership position will oversee the comprehensive management of maintenance, repairs, custodial services, and capital projects, with a strong emphasis on developing and empowering a high-performing team of professionals, including Regional Facility Managers, Maintenance Supervisors, Maintenance Technicians, Floating Maintenance Technicians, and Cleaners. The VP will drive innovation, optimize resources, and uphold the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance to ensure exceptional property upkeep and a positive tenant experience. 

This role also serves as a critical bridge between the development and property management teams, ensuring seamless transitions of new builds and acquisitions, and actively collaborating with property management leadership to achieve Conifer's overarching goals. 

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Strategic Leadership: 

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, multi-year strategic plan for facilities management that aligns with Conifer's overall business objectives and growth strategies. 
• Provide leadership and direction to the entire facilities team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration. 
• Represent the facilities department on the senior leadership team, collaborating with other senior leaders to drive organizational success. 

Operational Excellence:

• Oversee the execution of all maintenance, repair, and custodial operations, ensuring timely response to service requests, high-quality workmanship, and adherence to established standards and procedures. 
• Develop and implement a robust preventive maintenance program to maximize the lifespan of assets, minimize reactive maintenance, and reduce overall costs. 
• Leverage data and analytics to identify trends, optimize resource allocation, and drive continuous improvement in maintenance operations. 
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress towards goals and ensure accountability at all levels of the organization. 

 Team Development and Management: 

• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent within the facilities department, creating a succession plan to ensure continuity of leadership and expertise. 
• Working in partnership with Training 
• Development team to develop a system of Best Practices policy, procedure and training resource for on-site maintenance activities. 
• Empower and inspire team members at all levels, providing guidance, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that promotes teamwork, communication, and recognition of individual and collective achievements. 

Financial Stewardship: 

• Develop and manage the annual operating and capital budgets for the facilities department, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with company goals. 
• Partners with Director of Capital Planning and Procurement with of goods and services, negotiating favorable terms with vendors and contractors to maximize value and minimize costs. 
• Oversees the provision of approved subcontracted service providers. Tracks all sub-contractor and product vendor authorizations. 
• Understands each property’s annual operating budget and capital work to ensure the property maintenance team does its part to meet the budget targets for all maintenance related expense and capital items. 

Property Management Partnership:

• Work closely with property management leadership to align maintenance strategies with overall property management goals, ensuring that resident satisfaction, operational efficiency, and financial performance are optimized. 
• Collaborate on regular property inspections, addressing any identified issues promptly and effectively. 
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to property management teams on maintenance-related matters, ensuring that they have the resources and knowledge needed to maintain high property standards.