Senior Director of Facilites and Operations

Covenant House New Orleans

Salary: $88k - $100k
Experience: 7+ yrs
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

Oracle ERP
Microsoft Office
Facility management systems

About the role

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Senior Director of Facilities and Operations provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for all physical, technological, and operational infrastructure at Covenant House New Orleans (CHNO). This role ensures that facilities, capital projects, food service, technology systems, and security operations function safely, efficiently, and in full alignment with CHNO Mission, Principles, and Core Value to provide safety, consistency, growth, and opportunity to youth experiencing homelessness.

The Sr. Director of Facilities and Operations manages operations through professional subordinate managers and collaborates closely with Finance during the CHNO transition from Lawson to Oracle. The Director leads the CHNO capital project portfolio, establishes strong vendor and contractor relationships, and oversees resource stewardship across all operational domains in keeping with CHNO guiding values. This leader will demonstrate operational excellence through systems and structures, visible leadership, ethical stewardship, trauma informed decision making, and collaborative partnership across departments with emphasis on dignity, respect, staff and resident wellbeing, and shared accountability.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Culture, Values, and Leadership Presence :

Model accountability by setting clear expectations, maintaining commitments, and ensuring operational decisions protect the physical and emotional safety of youth and staff.

Apply data using accurate operational, financial, and safety data to inform decisions, promote transparency, and honor the lived experiences of residents and staff.

Lead with presence through visible engagement on campus, calm leadership during crises, and respectful communication at all levels of the organization.

Promote a culture of dignity and respect, ensuring all interactions uphold the inherent worth of each individual.

Collaborate cross departmentally to align operations with programmatic goals and resident experience.

Facilities and Campus Operations:

Provide executive direction for campus facilities, grounds, building systems, maintenance and custodial operations.

Partner with the Facilities Manager to maintain preventive maintenance cycles, safety inspections, and compliance documentation.

Ensure response coverage for building emergencies and safety incidents 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Lead planning and oversight for renovations and capital improvements.

Capital Project Management:

Oversee all capital projects from concept, budget, RFP, vendor selection, through construction, close out, and post occupancy review.

Develop budgets, track spending and schedules, and report monthly to the Chief Operating and Program Officer (COPO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Coordinate architects, engineers, and contractors; ensure timely, compliant delivery.

Procurement and Financial Controls:

Work integrally with the Finance Team and Operations Assistant to manage the full procurement , inventory, utilization cycle.

Approve purchasing thresholds and verify procurement aligns with organizational policy and Oracle workflows.

Ensure goods received are recorded and inventoried accurately by the Purchasing Coordinator, while the Facilities and Kitchen Managers verify condition and usage in the field.

Provide quarterly reconciliation between financial and physical inventories.

Vendor and Contract Management:

Identify and onboard vendors for construction, maintenance, custodial, IT, and food services.

Conduct RFPs, negotiate contracts, and ensure service quality through scheduled evaluations.

Maintain transparent relationships built on CHNO ethical and mission standards.

Information Technology and Telecommunications:

Supervise the IT Specialist and the external Managed Service Provider.

Oversee technology lifecycle, cybersecurity, and hardware and software purchasing.

Manage telecommunications infrastructure (VOIP, mobile, network) in coordination with Operations.

Collaboration and Accountability:

Actively contribute to departmental, cross departmental, leadership team, and all staff meetings, ensuring clear communication, shared understanding, and follow through on operational priorities.

Collaborate closely with all CHNO teams to align operational systems.

Prepare and deliver clear, data informed presentations on facilities, capital projects, safety, and operational performance.

Engage constructively with community partners, including vendors, contractors, public agencies, and neighborhood stakeholders, to support coordination, transparency, and shared responsibility.

Promote a culture of mutual respect and teamwork among staff.

Kitchen and Food Service Operations:

Supervise the Food Services leader responsible for day to day meal service, safety compliance, and team oversight.

Uphold food safety standards and ensure the facility maintains certification requirements.

Monitor food budgets, menu planning, and inventory; promote nutrition and resident satisfaction.

Uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability in all documentation practices.

Security and Safety Management:

Supervise Security Specialists and coordinate staff training on safety protocols.

Conduct quarterly safety audits and participate in organizational emergency preparedness activities.

Lead or support CHNO safety presentations and trainings for staff and contracted staff, incorporating emergency preparedness, facility related risk mitigation policies, procedures, practices, and behaviors, trauma informed practices, and clear emergency response protocols.

Budget and Resource Stewardship:

Develop and manage operations and capital budgets across all functional areas.

Identify efficiencies in utilities, procurement, and vendor contracts.

Prepare quarterly fiscal and operational performance reports for the executive team.

Leadership and People Development:

Mentor and evaluate direct reports using clear goals, metrics, and accountability frameworks.

Foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and accountability.

Partner cross departmentally to ensure operational practices strengthen the resident experience and staff effectiveness.

About Covenant House New Orleans

Providing shelter and comprehensive support for homeless and trafficked youth.

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