Director of Facilities & Asset Management

Position Overview

The Director of Facilities & Asset Management owns the physical, operational, and long-term capital health of CHNW’s entire property portfolio. This is a director-level role that is both strategic and hands-on: setting multi-year capital and asset-management strategy, underwriting building condition on acquisitions and refinancing, and managing a portfolio-wide capital budget — while remaining close enough to the work to walk a mechanical room, scope a vendor bid, and solve a complex building problem alongside the team. The Director leads the facilities function, owns vendor and contractor relationships, drives capital projects from scope through close-out, and serves as CHNW’s physical-asset expert on acquisitions and new development. Leveraging strong leadership, financial acumen, and sound judgment, the Director resolves complex issues and drives continuous improvement in alignment with CHNW’s mission and values.

Essential Job Functions

The information provided below outlines key accountability areas and their corresponding functions:

• Strategic Asset Management & Portfolio Health
• Day-to-Day Facilities Operations
• Capital Project & Vendor Management
• Safety & Compliance
• Facilities Team Management
• Expansion & Development

Required Qualifications

• Multi-Family Property Management background or experience in housing
• 10+ years maintenance, capital projects and construction management experience
• 5+ years senior leadership experience
• Strong OSHA Fire and Safety knowledge
• Proven track record in property due diligence and transactional risk mitigation in real estate asset investment.
• Experience forecasting and budgeting capital expenses and calculating return on capital investment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred

Benefits: 

• Medical/Dental/Vision, with CHNW covering 90% of the premiums    
• $300 annual Wellness benefit
• $500 annual contribution to a Flexible Spending Account
• Life and AD&D insurance, paid by CHNW   
• 401(k) with 5% company match after only 6 months
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance, paid by CHNW
• 15 days paid vacation annually, increasing with years of service
• 10 paid holidays + holiday half time pay (work ½ time for full pay in late December)
• Generous Paid Sick Leave 
• Paid Community Involvement leave
• Paid Education leave
• Free parking onsite or $100 Alternative Transportation stipend
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Opportunities for Professional Development

About Us

College Housing Northwest (CHNW) is a nonprofit helping students succeed by providing more affordable housing in supportive communities. For more than 50 years, CHNW has built and managed living and learning environments that support students in achieving their academic goals.  Our mission of supporting students runs deep through every aspect of the organization.

CHNW focuses on accountability, betterment, and collaboration to assure employees are active contributors in our mission, always with a focus on the question, “How well are we serving students?” Learn more about us, our team, and our communities here.

We'd love to hear from you! Questions in the meantime? employment@chnw.org 

Note to Candidates:  Studies show that women, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, and people from other marginalized populations are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification in a job description. We are seeking the best candidate for the job, even if not every qualification is exactly met, and we strongly encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. College Housing Northwest is committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce that drives innovation and opens access to perspectives, ideas, and approaches.

As part of that commitment, College Housing Northwest provides equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic background, or any characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.