Dir, Facilities Management

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for the strategic and day-to-day management of all ASB-owned facilities, leased facilities and facilities teammates. This role ensures that branch locations, offices, and operational sites are safe, functional, compliant, and cost-efficient. The position focuses on identifying and executing opportunities for cost savings, energy efficiency, and operational improvements while maintaining high standards of reliability and service continuity across all locations.

Major Job Accountabilities:

Facilities Operations & Maintenance

• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of all bank facilities, including branches, corporate campus, and other locations.
• Ensure all facilities are kept in excellent working order to support uninterrupted banking operations and customer service.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs.
• Respond to and resolve facility-related issues in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Cost Management & Efficiency

• Manage facilities budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure spending aligns with financial and operational goals.
• Evaluate lifecycle costs of building systems and recommend capital investments that reduce long-term operating expenses.

Energy Efficiency & Sustainability

• Lead initiatives to improve energy efficiency and reduce utility costs across all locations.
• Monitor energy usage, identify inefficiencies, and implement solutions such as lighting upgrades, HVAC optimization, and energy management systems.
• Support sustainability goals while balancing regulatory, operational, and financial considerations.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Manage relationships with external vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Negotiate and oversee service contracts to ensure quality performance, regulatory compliance, and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure vendors adhere to bank security standards and operational protocols.

Compliance, Safety & Risk Management

• Ensure facilities comply with all applicable safety, building, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain emergency preparedness, life-safety systems, and business continuity readiness related to facilities.
• Partner with risk management, security, and compliance teams to mitigate operational and physical risks.

Planning & Reporting

• Develop short- and long-term facilities plans aligned with the bank’s growth, branch strategy, and operational needs.
• Track and report key performance indicators related to costs, energy usage, maintenance, and vendor performance.
• Provide regular updates and recommendations to senior management.

Job Qualifications:

• Ten (10) years experience in vendor and relationship management
• Ten (10) years in project management or facilities/property management preferred
• Ten (10) years supervisory experience

Skills or Training:

• Able to manage multiple vendors, understand agreements and hold accountable.
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles as they pertain to budgeting.
• Must be able to apply logic to identify, analyze and resolve problems effectively.
• Able to comprehend detailed technical blueprints and construction specifications.
• Able to interpret data applicable to contract development and claims settlement.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to:
  • Consult with senior management and department managers on matters relating to their areas of responsibility.
  • Negotiate and consult with service vendors, architects, engineers, contractors, and others in related fields.
• Must be organized and able to meet multiple priorities and project due dates.