Salary: $94,619.20 - $132,392.00 Annually
Location : Vets- 50 2nd Ave Bridge Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Veterans Memorial
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 8/18/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NON_BARGAINING
The
City of Cedar Rapids is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as our
Veterans Memorial Facility Director. This is a rare opportunity to lead one of our community's most respected public facilities - a place dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation's veteran's while serving as a gathering place for community events, education, and remembrance.
As the Veterans Memorial Facility Director, you will oversee every aspect of the facility's operations, provide leadership that ensures the Memorial remains a premier destination for visitors and a source of pride for our community. Responsibilities include directing daily operations, developing and managing the operating budget, planning and overseeing Capital Improvement Programs (CIP) projects, leading and developing staff, and safeguarding the facility's historical assets for future generations.
About this Opportunity Directs the operations, maintenance, preservation, and long-range planning of Veterans Memorial facilities, including facility operations, capital improvement projects, budgeting, personnel management and historical asset preservation working in conjunction with the City Manager's Office and CMO directed departments. Oversees staff, contractors, facility maintenance projects, and veterans' memorial-related operations to ensure safe, efficient, and well-maintained public facilities while supporting the mission of honoring veterans and serving the community.
The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Job Duties and Responsibilities- Develops, administers, and monitors operating budgets, capital improvement program (CIP) budgets, and capital equipment plans.
- Plans, prioritizes, and oversees preventative maintenance, repairs, renovations, and facility improvement projects.
- Administers capital improvement projects (CIP), including project planning, bid development with follow-through, contractor coordination, and contract administration.
- Develops bid specifications, lease agreements, service contracts, and requests for proposals; monitors contractor and vendor performance.
- Works with the City Finance team to prepare and present budget recommendations, capital project proposals, and operational updates to the Veterans Memorial Commission and City Council liaison.
- Working in conjunction with the City Facilities Manager, oversees memorial facility operations schedules, inspections, maintenance programs, and work assignment priorities.
- Supervises assigned staff, including assigning work, providing training, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with City policies and safety standards.
- Coordinates with City departments, contractors, tenants, veteran's organizations, and community groups regarding memorial facility operations and projects.
- Oversees the preservation, cataloging, maintenance, and exhibition of the VMC museum collections, library material, and historical assets.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, State regulations, safety standards, and City policies.
- Performs related work as required.
Qualifications Required Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree in facilities management, construction management, engineering, , or a related field and five to seven years of experience in facilities management, building operations, construction management, project management, or related experience including supervisory experience OR
- An equivalent combination of education and/or experience (i.e. one year of relevant full-time experience may substitute for one year of education)
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations
Required Licenses or Certifications- Valid U.S. Driver's License
Desired Qualifications- Experience working with veterans' organizations, memorial commissions, or community groups serving veterans.
Supplemental Information Work Schedule- Monday- Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
We offer benefits and beyond for our employees and their families!
- Multiple health insurance plans administered by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield with low employee premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance (view our benefits summaries for more information: and )
- Expansive Wellness Program and low cost onsite exercise facilities
- Dental Insurance with Delta Dental of Iowa
- 100% city paid basic life insurance
- Other voluntary benefits offered including vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance
- IPERS Retirement - Iowa Public Employees Retirement System, with contributions of 6.29% employee/ 9.44% City
- Deferred Compensation (IRS Section 457) retirement programs
- Generous paid time off AND 11 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave program with 4 weeks of paid time off
- Annual salary increases, AND an annual across-the-board increase (determined by available budget)
- Longevity Pay for years of service
- Educational assistance up to $3,000 per year
- A culture that is supportive and committed to professional development opportunities
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Employees may qualify for the PSLF program which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer.
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Which of the following best indicates your highest level of education?
- I do not have a High School diploma or GED
- High School diploma or GED
- Some college (at least the equivalent of 1 year)
- Associate's degree or vocational equivalent
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
02
What was your major or primary field of study?
- facilities management, construction management, engineering
- Other, related to facilities management, construction management, engineering
- Other major
- no degree
03
How many years of experience do you have in facilities management, building operations, construction management, project management, or related experience including supervisory experience?
- Less than 1 year of experience
- At least 1 year of experience
- At least 3 years of experience
- At least 5 years of experience
- At least 7 years of experience
- At least 9 years of experience
- More than 10 years of experience
04
Which of the following best indicates your total years of experience where primary duties consisted of facilities management, building operations, construction management, project management, or related experience including supervisory experience? Please only include experience where your primary job responsibilities were in one of these areas.
- Less than 1 year of experience
- At least 1 year of experience
- At least 3 years of experience
- At least 5 years of experience
- At least 7 years of experience
- At least 9 years of experience
05
Please share your work experience in the following areas: Facilities Management, Building Operations, Construction Management, Project Management, or related experience including Supervisory Experience.
06
Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office?
- Beginner - Able to perform basic tasks such as creating simple documents, entering data, sending emails, and using basic formatting.
- Intermediate - Comfortable with day-to-day use, including formatting documents, using basic formulas in Excel (e.g., SUM, AVERAGE), managing calendars, and creating standard presentations.
- Proficient - Regularly uses Microsoft Office in a professional setting; able to create complex documents, use intermediate Excel functions (e.g., IF statements), and manage data efficiently.
- Advanced - Highly skilled; able to use advanced Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis tools), automate tasks, create polished reports/presentations, and troubleshoot issues.
- Expert - Deep expertise across multiple Office applications; designs complex spreadsheets and reporting tools, uses advanced automation (e.g., macros), and may train or support others.
07
Please share how you have demonstrated strong communication skill professionally via Written, Verbal, or Interpersonal.
08
Briefly describe your experience working collaboratively with diverse groups of people.
09
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
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Please share your experience working with veterans' organizations, memorial commissions, or community groups serving veterans.
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