VICE PRESIDENT OF MAINTENANCE & FACILITIES - AFFORDABLE HOUSING-Rochester, NY. Hybrid and or Remote Position in the Northeast Rochester, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1000+University+Ave+Suite+500+Rochester+NY+USA+14607) Job Type Full-time Description About Conifer: Conifer Realty, LLC is a dynamic, vertically integrated organization that creates and manages high-quality affordable and work-force housing. Conifer is devoted to growth, to innovation and being a best -in -class developer. Visit Conifer's website to understand our history, mission, and values at link:https://coniferllc.com/ GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Vice President (VP) of Facilities is a visionary leader responsible for setting the strategic direction and ensuring operational excellence across all facilities within the Conifer portfolio. This leadership position will oversee the comprehensive management of maintenance, repairs, custodial services, and capital projects, with a strong emphasis on developing and empowering a high-performing team of professionals, including Regional Facility Managers, Maintenance Supervisors, Maintenance Technicians, Floating Maintenance Technicians, and Cleaners. The VP will drive innovation, optimize resources, and uphold the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance to ensure exceptional property upkeep and a positive tenant experience. This role also serves as a critical bridge between the development and property management teams, ensuring seamless transitions of new builds and acquisitions, and actively collaborating with property management leadership to achieve Conifer's overarching goals. JOB DESCRIPTION: Strategic Leadership: + Develop and implement a comprehensive, multi-year strategic plan for facilities management that aligns with Conifer's overall business objectives and growth strategies. + Provide leadership and direction to the entire facilities team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration. + Represent the facilities department on the senior leadership team, collaborating with other senior leaders to drive organizational success. Operational Excellence: + Oversee the execution of all maintenance, repair, and custodial operations, ensuring timely response to service requests, high-quality workmanship, and adherence to established standards and procedures. + Develop and implement a robust preventive maintenance program to maximize the lifespan of assets, minimize reactive maintenance, and reduce overall costs. + Leverage data and analytics to identify trends, optimize resource allocation, and drive continuous improvement in maintenance operations. + Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress towards goals and ensure accountability at all levels of the organization. Team Development and Management: + Recruit, develop, and retain top talent within the facilities department, creating a succession plan to ensure continuity of leadership and expertise. + Working in partnership with Training + Development team to develop a system of Best Practices policy, procedure and training resource for on-site maintenance activities. + Empower and inspire team members at all levels, providing guidance, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth. + Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that promotes teamwork, communication, and recognition of individual and collective achievements. Financial Stewardship: + Develop and manage the annual operating and capital budgets for the facilities department, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with company goals. + Partners with Director of Capital Planning and Procurement with of goods and services, negotiating favorable terms with vendors and contractors to maximize value and minimize costs. + Oversees the provision of approved subcontracted service providers. Tracks all sub-contractor and product vendor authorizations. + Understands each property’s annual operating budget and capital work to ensure the property maintenance team does its part to meet the budget targets for all maintenance related expense and capital items. Property Management Partnership: + Work closely with property management leadership to align maintenance strategies with overall property management goals, ensuring that resident satisfaction, operational efficiency, and financial performance are optimized. + Collaborate on regular property inspections, addressing any identified issues promptly and effectively. + Provide ongoing support and guidance to property management teams on maintenance-related matters, ensuring that they have the resources and knowledge needed to maintain high property standards. Compliance & Risk Management: + Ensure full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards related to safety, environmental protection, and building codes. + Implement and enforce comprehensive risk management practices to mitigate potential hazards, minimize liability, and protect the company's assets. Stakeholder Engagement: + Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including property managers, residents, investors, and community leaders. + Proactively communicate with stakeholders regarding maintenance projects, upcoming disruptions, and any issues that may affect their experience or investment. + Represent the company's interests in negotiations with vendors, contractors, and regulatory agencies EXPERIENCE: + Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills. + Is enthusiastic, highly motivated with a strong work ethic and has an intense focus on achieving results. + Champions change and operational excellence. + Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, budgeting, financial management, project management, and team leadership. Demonstrates organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills to effectively manage several projects with daily activities at one time to meet required timelines set. + Practices excellent business judgment and practices. + Thinks strategically and applies critical thinking to identifying and solving problems. + Displays a positive attitude, exercises self-control at all times. + Resourceful; excellent problem-solving skills. + Able to handle confidential matters. + Ability to read and comprehend complex documents (regulatory agreements, contracts, others). + Excellent customer service skills with ability to effectively collaborate with fellow colleagues at all levels, residents and their families, contractors, vendors, visitors, local and state representatives, other officials as required. EDUCATION: + Master’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; bachelor's degree required. REQUIREMENTS: + Minimum fifteen plus 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in facilities management, with a proven track record of success in managing capital projects, large-scale maintenance operations, and diverse teams, preferably in the multi-family housing industry. + Minimum ten plus (10+) years’ experience as a full charge maintenance/facilities manager required. + Minimum ten plus (10+) years’ experience in contract review and negotiations required. + Previous, preferred experience having worked for a privately held, for profit multifamily housing owner/manager or fee property management firm with a substantial presence in multifamily housing. + Thorough and current knowledge of HUD REAC requirements and supporting operations preferred. + Demonstrated (written, verbal and financial reports) experience on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis to internal/external sophisticated equity and debt partners both from a standpoint of explaining and then taking personal responsibility/accountability for future and past tactical property plans along with corresponding performance expected or resulting from such efforts + Strong and effective leader of people. + Deep understanding of all aspects of property maintenance, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and structural systems. + Strong understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices, including building codes and environmental regulations. Conifer Realty is a professional, service-oriented organization offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with excellent benefits that include ongoing training, promotion from within, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO); 401K with company match; medical, HSA, dependent care Flex account, dental, vision; company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurances; and a wellness program. APPLY TODAYvia our website link: http://www.careersatconifer.comto complete our application process and attach your resume. You will hear directly from the hiring manager on next steps in the process. Thank you for your interest in joining the Conifer Team! The salary for this position is $130,000-140,000. The actual compensation may vary depending on a wide range of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, certifications, location, etc. This range does not include additional forms of compensation such as bonuses. Conifer Realty LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.