About Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing job training, employment placement, and support services for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. With a focus on empowering individuals to achieve greater independence and inclusion in the community, Ohio Valley Goodwill has been serving the Greater Cincinnati area for over 100 years.

Position Summary

The Facilities and Property Project Manager is responsible for the overall management, maintenance, safety, and continuous improvement of the organization's physical environment. This position provides leadership and oversight for the maintenance team, project manages construction and capital improvement projects, and ensures compliance with all applicable building, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

The role serves as a key partner to organizational leadership, balancing day-to-day facility operations with long-term planning and execution of facility improvements. The Facilities and Property Project Manager promotes a safe, functional, and well-maintained environment that supports organizational goals, employee productivity, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Facilities Operations and Maintenance Leadership

• Lead, supervise, and develop the maintenance and facilities team, including assigning work, establishing priorities, conducting performance evaluations, and supporting professional development.
• Oversee daily facility operations, maintenance activities, preventive maintenance programs, and repair services.
• Ensure building systems, equipment, and infrastructure are maintained in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment life and reduce downtime.
• Establish performance expectations and accountability measures for maintenance staff and contractors.
• Participate in workforce planning, staffing, budgeting, and resource allocation for facilities operations.

Construction and Capital Project Management

• Project manage capital improvement, renovation, expansion, and construction projects from planning through completion.
• With VP Facilities and Property Development, develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and procurement strategies.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, budget performance, and schedule adherence.
• Review and approve project invoices, change orders, and contractor requests.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, within budget, on schedule, and in accordance with organizational standards.
• Minimize disruption to operations during construction activities.

Building Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain responsibility for the organization's building safety program and related compliance activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, fire codes, life safety requirements, environmental regulations, and occupational safety standards.
• Lead facility preparedness efforts related to emergency management, severe weather, utility interruptions, and other operational risks.
• Coordinate required inspections, testing, certifications, and corrective actions associated with facility systems and equipment, including associated documentation.

Vendor and Contractor Management

• Make recommendations to VP Facility & Property Development on contractors, service providers, and other vendor selections.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality, safety compliance, and adherence to contractual obligations.
• Ensure appropriate oversight of outsourced maintenance, construction, and specialty service providers.

Stakeholder Communication and Service Excellence

• Serve as the primary point of contact for facility-related issues, projects, and operational concerns. Communicate project update, operational impacts and facility disruptions. 
• Maintain strong relationships with department leaders and stakeholders to understand facility needs and priorities.
• Foster a customer-service-oriented culture within the facilities team.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Systems, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, construction management, building operations, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience supervising maintenance personnel and managing facility operations.
• Experience managing capital projects, contractors, budgets, and regulatory compliance programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, security, and building automation systems.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance programs and asset management principles.
• Working knowledge of construction practices, project management methodologies, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements, life safety standards, emergency preparedness, and facility-related regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
• Facility Management Professional (FMP)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification