Facilities Director full-time; Woodlands Campus
At Woodlands Church, our mission is to help people experience Christ rather than man’s creation of religion, so they can grow strong in Christ and take the Christ experience to the world. We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, that He loves you unconditionally, and has a plan and a purpose for your life. Leading people isn’t just an expectation; it’s a necessity. We are one church meeting in multiple locations, and we are actively looking for a Facilities Director to join our staff team.
The Facilities Director will be responsible for maintaining all facilities and infrastructure located at 3 Woodlands Church campus locations (Woodlands, Atascocita, and East River Downtown Houston). The position directs and coordinates activities of workers including outside contractors engaged in repair, maintenance, and services of all facilities, infrastructure and services at each campus location. They will oversee the work for minor construction jobs and ensure that all work is completed to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities: Including, but not limited to:
- Oversight of Operations/Facilities Team and Facilities budget.
- Project lead on major initiatives involving new construction, remodel, or renovations, including management of relationships with outside vendors, contractors, and necessary governmental entities. This will include the development of new campuses in different locations as well as the updating and or redesign of existing campuses.
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems at all campuses; regularly review and audit expenditures on all systems for efficiency and stewardship (reduction of operating costs).
- Hire and develop necessary staff to achieve operational excellence.
- Develop Emergency Response Safety Plan for all campuses; lead teams and initiatives related to disaster response in our community in coordination with missions ministry (e.g., Hurricane Harvey).
- Manage service contracts for each campus location (HVAC, custodial, linens, bottled water, waste management, grounds maintenance, water features, ponds, parking lot and street sweeper, and others).
- Manage Facility Use Agreements for any outside organization requesting to use church facilities or grounds for events or functions. Ensure all events are approved in advance by the Executive Pastor.
- Establish a 3-month bench stock for key consumables used weekly for facility maintenance to include light bulbs, paint, plumbing fixture parts, sprinkler system parts, and general drywall repairs.
- Process approval requests for all facility repairs, material and supply purchases and all requirements requiring a financial expenditure by the church.
- Establish a budget for all contract services, recurring expenditures, facility maintenance, shop stock and material supplies, and capital investment projects.
- Develop and maintain a 5-year facility capital improvement plan based on priorities established by the Senior and Executive pastors.
- Identify operations and maintenance and facility repair projects to sustain facilities and provide a financial budget for the Executive and Senior Pastor.
- Monitor energy use and identify opportunities to reduce energy costs and become more efficient.
- Manage relationships with adjacent property owners and ensure issues are addressed timely to minimize any conflicts.
- Conduct weekly facility walk throughs to identify facility repair requirements with a focus on light bulb replacement, plumbing fixtures are operational, HVAC systems are functioning.
- Meet with campus pastors and ministry leads weekly/monthly to understand their priorities and provide updates on facility repairs.
- Review, steward, and certify invoices weekly.
- Responsible for overseeing facility support requirements for ministry events and set-ups for all activities and large events.
- Oversee the badging and access control system and the issue of badges to all staff, contractors, and approved ministry volunteers.
- Manage access times for all doors and gates to support ministries, while securing the facility.
- Manage vehicle inspections and registrations and vehicle and golf cart maintenance.
- Responsible for emergency alarm response.
- Ensure compliance with all state and local government agencies and submit annual permits for Fire Safety inspections, elevator inspections, operating permits, storm water, and other government requirements as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, mechanical or electrical engineering or related field, with 10+ years of experience in facilities management.
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM) credential, or equivalent is preferred.
- Knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience planning and maintaining facility budgets
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional leadership experience
- Contract formation and management experience
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proven time-management skills; high level of self-initiative
- High level interpersonal and communication skills
- High integrity and proven ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality
- Ability to work in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment
To apply, submit your resume and salary requirements to jobs@wc.org
