Director Of Facilities Operations

Director Of Facilities Operations

GDMS is seeking an experienced and visionary Director Of Facilities Operations to lead the strategic direction, optimization, and oversight of its facilities across multiple sites. This role plays a critical part in aligning facilities operations with the company's business objectives by delivering efficient, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective facility management services.

Key responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and implement long-term facilities strategies that support business growth, employee experience, and align with company goals.
  • Lead capital planning, budgeting, and forecasting for facility-related projects.
  • Utilize data-driven insights, AI-powered technologies, and real-time analytics tools (e.g., Power BI) to enhance operational efficiency, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
  • Advise executive leadership on facility risks, investments, and performance metrics.
• Operational Management
  • Oversee daily operations of company office buildings, warehouses, manufacturing plants, and satellite locations.
  • Ensure timely maintenance, repair, and inspection of all physical infrastructure.
  • Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, and performance metrics to ensure cost-effective service delivery.
• Team Leadership
  • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of facility managers, technicians, and contractors to ensure cohesive, high-performing operations.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership, HR, IT, Security, and other departments to align facility operations with organization needs.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and accountability
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local building codes, OSHA, environmental, and safety regulations
  • Coordinate emergency preparedness, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans related to facilities
• Sustainability & Innovation
  • Implement sustainability initiatives related to energy management and waste reduction
  • Evaluate and recommend technologies that enhance building performance and reduce operational costs
• Project Management
  • Oversee run & maintain and operational improvement projects
  • Manage timelines, budgets, stakeholder communications, and quality control

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, architecture, administration, related building construction field or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 15 years of demonstrated leadership; or master's degree plus a minimum of 13 years of demonstrated leadership.

Key skills & competencies:

• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Financial acumen and budget management
• Deep understanding of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety)
• Strong knowledge of EHS and HR policies
• Strategic thinking with an operational mindset
• Proficient in facilities management software (e.g., CMMS, IWMS)

Working conditions:

• Primarily work onsite with regular site visits to facilities across the U.S.
• Occasional travel required
• May require availability during emergencies or off-hours

DOD Security Clearance (preferred)

Salary note:

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined salary range:

USD $193,517.00 - USD $209,392.00 /Yr.

Company overview:

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal opportunity employer / individuals with disabilities / protected veterans