Our client is a growing property management company based in Michigan, currently overseeing a portfolio of over 1,100 apartment units across Lansing and Kalamazoo. They focus on acquiring and improving properties built between the 1970s and 2000s, with a mission to provide safe, clean, and affordable workforce housing to middle- and low-income residents.

The company is values-driven, with a culture built around initiative, accountability, communication, problem-solving, and trust. They are seeking a Facilities Manager to lead their renovation and facilities project team and help drive operational efficiency during a period of rapid portfolio enhancement.

The Facilities Manager will oversee a team of five, including two direct reports, and will be responsible for managing capital and renovation projects across the portfolio. This is a strategic, non-hands-on role focused on project oversight, vendor management, and process improvement.

The position reports directly to the company’s Managing Partner and will involve weekly 1:1 check-ins to review project progress, resolve issues, and plan forward— new projects can only be assigned during these meetings , ensuring focus and alignment.

• Team & Project Oversight: Lead, manage, and hold accountable a 4-person facilities project team. Projects typically include unit renovations, common area upgrades, insurance-related repairs, and capital replacements. All project statuses will be reviewed weekly with the Managing Partner.
• Material Sourcing & Inventory: Oversee daily and weekly sourcing of supplies and ensure cost-effective, quality purchases. Maintain organized inventory systems for unit turn materials.
• Emergency Maintenance Coordination: Organize and lead responses to urgent maintenance issues affecting multiple units. While not hands-on, you’ll be responsible for mobilizing internal and external resources quickly.
• Fixed Asset Oversight: Manage replacements and upgrades of capital items such as boilers, roofs, water heaters, and HVAC systems. Track and schedule annual inspections and permit renewals across properties.
• Vendor Management: Oversee third-party vendors on assigned projects. Ensure scopes, timelines, budgets, and quality standards are consistently met.

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must pass a background check
• Preferred 3+ years of experience in apartment maintenance or construction
• Preferred 3+ years in a supervisory or project leadership role
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Systems-oriented with an ability to track multiple moving pieces
• Proven ability to lead teams and coordinate with vendors effectively

The company is in a high-activity growth phase and looking for a strong operator to help optimize execution. Within the first 90 days, the Facilities Manager will be expected to:

• Complete 100 unit turns
• Enhance common area aesthetics across 4 properties
• Reduce vendor spend in plumbing and electrical categories
• Establish consistent project reporting and team accountability rhythms