Director, Facilities & Property Management

Job Summary:

The Director, Facilities & Property Management is responsible for the oversight of Howards owned and leased facilities, including facility operations, workplace planning, lease administration, capital projects, property management, and tenant relationships. This role ensures company facilities are run efficiently while maximizing the value of the companys property assets and supporting organizational growth.

The Director partners closely with Legal, Finance, Human Resources, Land, Information Technology, and executive leadership to ensure the company is planning ahead for growth, building management strategies are coordinated across all locations, and all lease obligations are current, actively tracked, and followed. This role will lead the current Facilities & Workplace Specialist, and is responsible for their development, workload management, and performance.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary steward of company-owned and leased facilities, developing and executing long-term facility and occupancy strategies while maintaining oversight of all agreements, leases, and property obligations. Partner with leadership on property decisions, acquisitions, and due diligence to evaluate opportunities for enhancing facility value and operational effectiveness.
• Oversee facility operations across all locations by managing building management companies, contractors, and service providers to maintain company standards for safety, functionality, and employee experience. Establish preventive maintenance programs and ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and company policies.
• Develop workplace strategies that support productivity, collaboration, and growth by overseeing office layouts, space planning, and workplace standards in partnership with business leaders. Lead renovations, expansions, and redesign projects while managing budgets, schedules, vendors, and stakeholder coordination to deliver results on time and within budget.
• Maintain oversight of leased facilities and landlord relationships by collaborating with Legal on lease negotiation, administration, and compliance. Manage lease obligations, critical dates, occupancy planning, and serve as the primary representative for any future third-party tenants while monitoring lease performance and occupancy costs.
• Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets by identifying cost savings, negotiating vendor contracts, and supporting long-range capital planning.
• Serve as direct supervisor to the Facilities & Workplace Specialist, setting priorities, managing workload, conducting performance reviews, and supporting their professional development, while building scalable team processes to support company growth.
• Partner with EH&S to ensure facility readiness, workplace safety, emergency preparedness, and compliance with health and environmental standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong strategic thinking, business partnership, and enterprise leadership capabilities.
• Extensive knowledge of facility operations, property management, lease administration, capital project delivery, and workplace strategy.
• Experience managing commercial office facilities across multiple locations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships, building management companies, and third-party service providers.
• Strong financial, analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Facilities Management, Real Estate, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in facilities management, property management, workplace services, corporate real estate, or a related discipline.
• Experience managing commercial office facilities and multiple locations.
• Experience leading renovation, construction, or capital improvement projects.
• Experience managing operating and capital budgets.
• Experience managing third-party vendors and service providers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Texas real estate license preferred.
• Experience with commercial property management, lease administration, or building ownership.
• Experience managing landlord and tenant relationships.
• Familiarity with commercial lease negotiations, tenant improvements, and facility investment planning.
• Strong understanding of commercial office operations and workplace strategy.

Travel: Up to 15% to support the management of HEP facilities.

Physical Demands and Hazards for Office Employees:

This position requires prolonged periods of sitting, frequent computer use, occasional lifting of office supplies, and may involve travel.

Howard Energy Partners is an equal opportunity employer. If you need additional information, have questions, or need accommodations, please reach out to the Human Resources department at hr.team@howardep.com.