American Campus Communities

Vice President – Facilities Operations

American Campus Communities

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $145,000 - $175,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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