Company Overview

Our client is one of the main managers and developers of the ports in Puerto Rico. They are looking for an Director of Facilities.

Job Summary

The Director of Facilities will provide guidance and leadership to the entire Facilities team and ensure the facility is operating in optimal condition. The position is responsible for managing the day-to-day-operations of the department and any short and long-term projects set forth by the property. The Facilities Director will develop, coordinate, and monitor all member and public spaces equipment and PM programs to ensure the reliability, safety and comfort of all members, guests and staff as well as supervise, train and manage all Facilities staff.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manages all facilities/maintenance operations, including maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection.
• Accountable for managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance, and energy conservation.
• Responsible for maintaining regulatory requirements.
• Leads the emergency response team for all facility issues.
• Managing Property Operations and Engineering Budgets
• Manage the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical and life safety systems.
• Maintains and operates equipment at optimum effectiveness, efficiency, and safety.
• Establishes and manages an effective rooms maintenance program.
• Ensures compliance with all Facilities departmental policies, standards, and procedures.
• Assign and monitor daily, weekly and monthly Facility projects.
• Manages department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
• Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities in order to determine the type of work required.
• Recommend or arrange for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment.
• Supervises and participates in the day-to-day operations of Facilities.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all interior and exterior lighting, kitchen equipment, swimming pools and equipment, ice machines, air conditioning equipment, plumbing, fire control equipment, and other items as deemed necessary by management .
• Maintaining Property Standards.
• Maintains accurate logs and records as required.
• Assists in effectively planning, scheduling, and evaluating preventative maintenance programs.
• Helps establish priorities for total property maintenance needs.
• Ensures on-going communication occurs in all areas of responsibility to create awareness of business objectives, awareness of expectations and recognition of exemplary performance.

• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in facilities management, general construction, operations, or project administration.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in business administration, engineering, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of CDBG-DR programs and permitting processes within construction projects.
• Advanced level technical skills with Microsoft Office tools, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Excellent communication skills and strong business acumen.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and constant changing environment.
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong verbal as well as written communication skills.
• Fully bilingual, English and Spanish.