Vice President – Facilities Operations

American Campus Communities

Vice President overseeing facilities management operations, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across regional teams. Collaborating closely with senior leadership on strategic initiatives and vendor partnerships.

Posted 4/13/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $145,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic oversight for all regional facilities operations, ensuring consistency and alignment with company standards and objectives.
Manage and develop Regional Directors of Facilities; set goals, monitor performance, and support succession planning.
Ensure effective coverage and operational continuity across regions by guiding vacancy response strategies and supporting RFOS deployment through RDOFs.
Establish and enforce portfolio-wide standards for facilities condition assessments, preventive maintenance programs, operational readiness, and health and safety programs.
Monitor and analyze national facilities KPIs and financial performance; create and implement action plans to address trends and improve outcomes in partnership with Regional Directors and Operations leadership.
Oversee capital expenditure planning and execution at a strategic level; ensure prioritization, budgeting, and quality delivery of annual projects across all regions.
Partner company-wide with the Director of Capital Projects to clear roadblocks, strengthen communication, and ensure successful execution of large or non-recurring projects.
Manage national vendor partnerships, including contract oversight, performance monitoring, and relationship management; partner with corporate procurement as needed to ensure cost efficiency and service quality.
Collaborate closely with the VP of Facilities Recruiting, Training, and Marketing on staffing strategies, new hire onboarding, training initiatives, and talent development programs.
Work with Operations leadership, HR, Asset Management, and Facilities Training teams to identify patterns, share insights, and implement process improvements.
Provide clear, concise reporting to the SVP of Facilities Operations on facilities performance, compliance, capital projects, and vendor management.
Recruit, hire, supervise, train, coach, and develop direct reports to maximize performance; create a positive, engaging workplace for teams.
Conduct performance evaluations and development plans for direct reports; collaborate with the SVP of Facilities Operations and HR on compensation adjustments and succession planning following company guidelines.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in facilities operations leadership, including multi-region or national oversight.
Proven success managing large teams and driving operational excellence across diverse portfolios.
Expertise in preventive maintenance programs, turn planning, capital project management, and vendor negotiations.
Strong analytical skills with experience using KPI dashboards and financial reports to create actionable improvement plans.
Exceptional ability to build relationships and collaborate across functions, including Operations, HR, Asset Management, and Training.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and facilities systems; familiarity with an LMS and Interplay (or similar platforms).
Ability to travel as needed for regional oversight and strategic initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Dental
Vision
401(k) with Employer Matching
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance
Sick Leave
Paid Time Off
Paid Pregnancy & Childbirth Leave
Paid Paternity Leave
Health Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Matching
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Preferred Membership Pricing at Local & National Companies
CoreGiving Volunteer Days
Referral Program
Charity Matching Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

facilities operations leadershippreventive maintenance programscapital project managementvendor negotiationsKPI analysisfinancial performance monitoringaction plan implementationperformance evaluationssuccession planningbudgeting

Soft Skills

strategic oversightteam managementoperational excellencerelationship buildingcollaborationcoachingtraining developmentcommunicationanalytical skillsproblem-solving