Explore Director, Facility Operations opportunities for experienced leaders who oversee buildings, teams, systems, and services that keep organizations running. These roles combine strategic planning with hands-on operational oversight across corporate campuses, healthcare facilities, universities, manufacturing sites, and other complex environments. Find vetted professional opportunities, including positions paying $100,000 or more, on Ladders.
A Director of Facility Operations is responsible for the performance, safety, and reliability of an organization's physical spaces. Common duties include managing building operations and maintenance, setting service standards, coordinating vendors, overseeing budgets, and leading facilities teams. Directors may also guide space planning, energy management, emergency preparedness, renovations, and capital improvement projects.
Employers often look for substantial experience in facilities or operations leadership, strong financial and project-management skills, and the ability to manage teams and service providers. Knowledge of building systems, workplace safety, regulatory requirements, sustainability practices, and facilities management software can be valuable. Clear communication and sound judgment help directors align daily operations with organizational priorities.
Facility operations directors work across industries where safe, dependable spaces are essential. Opportunities may be found in healthcare, commercial real estate, education, technology, manufacturing, hospitality, and government. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on a single large site, a regional portfolio, or facilities across multiple locations.
Search Ladders for Director, Facility Operations jobs and related facilities leadership roles. Compare opportunities by industry, location, responsibilities, and compensation, and discover vetted professional positions paying $100,000 or more. Keep your profile and resume current so employers can understand the scope of your operational leadership experience.
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Join a team that's dedicated to managing and securing sensitive information while overseeing the implementation of security protocols and ensuring compliance with regulations in a dynamic environment...
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Drive strategic leadership and operational excellence in managing public facilities, ensuring efficient maintenance and development of municipal assets while collaborating with various city department...
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Manage maintenance, safety, and security for a senior living campus. Lead teams, oversee preventive maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety codes while fostering a comfortable environment for r...
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Data Center Operations and Maintenance Director
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Lead and scale Operations & Maintenance for mission-critical AI infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish reliable processes and drive operational excellence across multiple...
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Energy Systems Manager (Staff Associate) Facilities Operations
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Explore innovative energy management solutions while overseeing building automation systems. Drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance occupant comfort through data analysis and strategic recommenda...
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Lead the charge in optimizing workplace operations, ensuring efficient, safe, and reliable facilities management across production and office environments, while supporting a growing team through scal...
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Director / Manager - Hospital Facilities & Plant Operations
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Inspire excellence in healthcare facilities management by leading operations at a specialty acute-care hospital. Drive safety, efficiency, and collaboration while mentoring a dedicated team to enhance...
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Director, Operations Engineering
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Lead the charge in optimizing operations engineering for data centers, driving technical strategy, reliability improvements, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance performance and operational e...
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Construction Operations Manager
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Join a dynamic team as you lead construction projects, ensuring quality and safety while developing crews' skills and fostering client relationships. This role offers opportunities for travel and care...
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Elevate your career by leading residential land development initiatives, driving project management, and fostering strategic partnerships in the Pacific Northwest. Collaborate with diverse teams to id...
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Drive the maintenance and operational excellence of facilities, ensuring compliance with safety standards while leading a team to enhance the overall environment and support organizational functions e...
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Factory Project & Operations Manager
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Empower a dynamic team to lead project management and operational excellence, ensuring effective planning, customer collaboration, and financial oversight while driving continuous improvement across d...
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Senior Director Facility Management
$165K - $206K *
Lead the charge in operational excellence and facility management by overseeing maintenance and strategic initiatives that ensure the safety and efficiency of critical transportation infrastructure wh...
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Senior Director Facility Management
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Manage and optimize facility operations across key transportation infrastructures, ensuring efficient maintenance and strategic initiative execution while fostering collaboration among diverse operati...
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Lead the Virtual Design & Construction team, shaping strategies that enhance model-based construction across all project phases, ensuring proactive engagement and standardized deliverables to reduce r...
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Director of Maintenance Operations
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Drive the maintenance operations across a diverse portfolio, ensuring high standards, compliance, and team development. Lead a dedicated team while managing complex maintenance issues and enhancing op...
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Lead the charge in regional operations management, driving customer satisfaction and inspiring teams across multiple locations in the fire and life safety industry. Take ownership of operational excel...
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Facilities Management Director
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Shape the future of healthcare facilities by ensuring compliance, safety, and comfort in rehabilitation environments. Lead maintenance programs and foster an inclusive culture while enhancing patient...
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Facilities Management Director
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Transform healthcare environments by ensuring safe, compliant operations and fostering a welcoming atmosphere. Lead facility management initiatives that prioritize patient comfort and community engage...
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Take ownership of operations leadership, driving safety, quality, and productivity in a high-mix manufacturing environment while fostering team development and continuous improvement across product li...
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Optimize the value of multifamily properties by managing facilities projects from assessment through completion, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and contractor performance while collaborating with...
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Manage diverse facilities projects from assessment to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance. Collaborate with contractors and teams to enhance multifamily community value while addressi...
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Technical Operations Manager, Commercial
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Transform energy management by serving as the technical lead for client portfolios, ensuring optimal performance of solar systems and storage technologies while fostering strong relationships and driv...
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Pioneer the management of multimillion-dollar projects, ensuring effective coordination and prioritization. Collaborate with various stakeholders to meet government requirements on maintenance and ope...
1 month ago
Physical Operations Manager (Facilities, Security & Logistics)
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Drive the physical operations of our facility, overseeing security, safety, and logistics. Build and maintain systems for inventory, shipping, and compliance, ensuring a safe and efficient environment...
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What does a Director of Facility Operations do?
A Director of Facility Operations leads the services and teams responsible for keeping an organization's buildings safe, functional, efficient, and compliant. Responsibilities commonly include maintenance, vendor management, budgets, building systems, space planning, and capital projects.
What qualifications are typically needed for Director, Facility Operations jobs?
Employers commonly seek several years of facilities or operations experience, leadership ability, and expertise in budgeting, project management, building systems, and safety or regulatory compliance. Requirements vary by industry and the size and complexity of the facilities.
Where do Directors of Facility Operations work?
They work in many sectors, including healthcare, education, manufacturing, commercial real estate, hospitality, technology, and government. Some manage one major facility, while others oversee multiple sites or a regional portfolio.
How much do Director, Facility Operations jobs pay?
Compensation varies based on location, industry, experience, and the scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, though individual listings specify their own compensation details.
How can I find Director, Facility Operations jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Search Ladders for Director, Facility Operations and related facilities leadership titles. Review each listing for salary, location, and qualifications, and tailor your resume to highlight measurable results in operations, team leadership, safety, and cost management.