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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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.