Vice President of Facilities

Description Embark on a Journey of Impactful Adventure Under the supervision of the Chief Branch Operating Officer, and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the VP of Facilities is responsible for managing Association-wide contracts, and oversite of major capital and major repair projects. This role will provide expertise in facility planning, infrastructure, design, fit-out, and lease/sale agreements related to new property acquisitions, sales or transfers, that support the organizations strategic growth objectives. Who Are We? The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2025 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for a second consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.Perks & Benefits Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day) Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more! 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire. Employee Assistance Program Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University Career development and paid training Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00 What You’ll Do Develop and manage major capital project budgets within objectives. Provide input and guidance in the development of the annual capital budget, 3 Year Capital Plan, and Master Plan. Review and approve all Capital Expenditure Requests (CER’s) and major repair contracts. Evaluate new locations and/or existing facilities being considered for lease/purchase. This includes high level space planning, infrastructure considerations, purchase and/or lease agreement review, and cost analysis. Conduct routine visits to branches to assist Branch Executives in identifying major improvements/upgrades to be considered for the annual capital budget, 3 Year Capital Plan, or Master Plan. Review existing Association-wide service contracts and issue RFP’s at least every three years. Evaluate existing Association-wide services not currently under multi-site contract, develop and issue RFP’s, and report recommendations and estimated savings to supervisor. Research and develop detailed Association-wide facility cost analysis, reporting findings and recommendations to supervisor. Be on call for facility emergencies. Serve as a contributor to the Safety and Risk Management committees. Act staff liaison member to the Association Property Development Committee. Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures. Perform other relevant duties as assigned. Qualifications What You'll Need Must have HS diploma/GED; trade school or other secondary education required College Degree in a related field preferred Ten or more years of progressive relevant management experience preferred Project management certification (PMP, CAPM, PgMP, etc.) preferred, five years prior project management experience required Accessible for emergencies that may include evenings and weekends Ten years of experience in all aspects of facility functions, particularly in project management, maintenance, and real estate. Experience with operating and maintaining pools is preferred Cross-trained in all major trades and technical expertise; well versed in reading/interpreting construction blueprints Ability to work well with diverse populations to problem solve and train individuals across a wide variety of experience levels Willing to jump in and handle any problem or project are necessary Must have current driver’s license YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred Work Conditions and Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Why You Need To Apply Not meeting every single requirement? That’s perfectly okay! Research shows that women and marginalized groups are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. If you’re excited about this role, don’t let a few mismatches in your experience hold you back. We want to see your application! You could be exactly what we’re looking for!