Director of Facilities

Job overview

The Director of Facilities role is onsite in Southfield, MI, with work across Lockwood Management’s property portfolio. Compensation is not specified. The director reports to the Chief Operating Officer and partners with Operations and Executive Leadership to support property performance, resident satisfaction, cost control, and operational excellence. The role provides strategic oversight of facilities management, maintenance, capital improvements, energy management, and asset preservation. It establishes standards and leads planning, project execution, procurement, vendor performance, and technical support to protect and enhance the long-term value of physical assets.

What you'll do

• Develop long-term capital strategies and three- and five-year replacement plans
• assess property conditions and capital needs
• partner on budgets and capital priorities
• support acquisitions, dispositions, transitions, and repositioning
• lead capital projects from planning through completion
• evaluate contractor proposals and monitor budgets, schedules, safety, quality, and performance
• establish maintenance standards and preventive-maintenance programs
• provide technical guidance on building systems
• develop performance metrics
• lead energy conservation efforts
• support emergency response and recovery
• manage vendor relationships and procurement standards
• promote regulatory compliance and safety
• support recruiting, coaching, and technical training for maintenance leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of facilities

facilities management

capital planning

asset preservation

maintenance operations

energy management

vendor management

property portfolio

southfield mi

lockwood management

extensive travel

multifamily

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least 10 years of progressive facilities, construction, capital planning, or multifamily maintenance experience, including five years of leadership overseeing multiple properties or a regional portfolio. Extensive travel throughout the portfolio is expected; occasional evening and weekend work may be required, and emergencies outside normal business hours may arise.

About the employer

Lockwood Management LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Property Managers. Sector: 53.