ABOUT THE JOB   We are looking for a Director of Facilities in Duluth, MN. As the home to our corporate headquarters, Duluth is a four-season city on the western tip of Lake Superior and was voted Best Town by Outside Magazine. The splendor of the world's largest freshwater lake offers many outdoor activities for adventure or rejuvenation. The North Shore lifestyle is known for its year-round activities, including bicycle and snowmobile trails, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, hiking, golfing, sailing, and skiing. As a top employer in the area, Cirrus Aircraft was recently named “Best Overall Large Company to Work for in the Northland” and “Best Workplace Culture” by the Duluth News Tribune readers. The Director will manage the facility's operations, including budget management, facility planning, and building system maintenance across all Cirrus campus locations.  Directs the design, planning, construction, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, and other facilities by performing the following duties.    Plans, budgets, and schedules facility modifications, including cost estimates, layouts, and contracts for construction and acquisitions.  Develop long-range planning initiatives to support future needs and growth.  Lead, develop, and engage the building and mechanical maintenance teams responsible for equipment installation, facility equipment repair, preventive maintenance, and custodial and groundskeeping.  Manage vendor & building maintenance contractors, negotiating contracts and ensuring delivery of services  Inspects plant and evaluates use of space and facilities. Scheduling and managing routine maintenance on all building systems  Analyzes  HVAC systems, computer network wiring, lighting, and other factors.  Develops long-range plans, conceptual designs, capital outlay requirements, and documentation for campus facilities.  Inspects construction and installation progress to ensure conformance to established specifications.  Oversees the coordination of building space allocation, layout, and communication services.  Plans utilization of space and facilities consistent with requirements of organizational efficiency and available facilities and funds   Ensures all safety standards and policies are met. Conducts regular observations for safety and compliance with relevant laws and regulations    ABOUT YOU  Required    Bachelor’s degree and 12 years experience in facilities management or equivalent combination of education and experience.  A minimum of 7 years of recent experience in leadership of people and projects of all sizes  Preferred Skills   Strong computer skills required for project management and PM scheduling within Asset Essential Facilities software.  Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and practical communication skills (written and verbal).  Ability to effectively manage stress, including completing work demands and multiple projects simultaneously.  General knowledge of HVAC, VRF, Chiller, and manufacturing equipment maintenance & operations  Knowledge of industrial building operations  Strong troubleshooting skills to assess Buildings, Production Equipment, HVAC & MUA to guide team members or sub-contractors to quickly address problems, reducing potential downtime.  Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.    Competencies   To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:  Balances Stakeholders: Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders.  Directs work: Provides direction, delegates, and removes obstacles to get work done.  Builds Effective Teams: Builds strong, effective teams that apply their diverse skills   Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.      Other Duties  Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.      Cirrus is dedicated to a drug-free work environment and to promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    CIRRUS MISSION  To deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers.    ABOUT CIRRUS AIRCRAFT  Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single-engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort, and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed nine million hours and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has three locations in the United States: Duluth, Minnesota; Grand Forks, North Dakota; and Knoxville, Tennessee. Find out more at www.cirrusaircraft.com.    OUR BENEFITS  Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, short—and long-term disability insurance, a flexible spending account, a 401K retirement savings plan, voluntary vision, an Employee Referral Incentive Program, and vacation and holiday pay. Additionally, all employees enjoy a discount at the company store and exclusive discounts from our world-class partners, like Garmin, Bose, AT&T, Microsoft, Fastenal, and more.    LIFE AT CIRRUS  As a leading manufacturer of personal aircraft, Cirrus is dedicated to the advancement of general aviation. The Cirrus Flying Club offers employees and their family members the unique opportunity to obtain their private pilot’s license in the comfort of a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus for an impromptu adventure at a greatly reduced rate.    At Cirrus, we are committed to investing in the future of our employees and company by offering professional development and career progression opportunities that include onboarding, recurrent and area-specific training, talent acceleration and leadership development, continuing education, and tuition assistance programs.     We also engage employees by offering several employee and family events throughout the year and the opportunity to participate in activity clubs and community events. From holiday and special occasion celebrations to local runs and barbecues, our team has the opportunity to connect with each other, the community, and our customers.  We also give back to our communities by providing all employees a paid Community Day each year!