National Director of Maintenance

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a National Director of Maintenance based in the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to lead nationwide maintenance strategies for a large affordable housing portfolio and directly influence property performance, safety, and long-term asset value. The National Director of Maintenance will oversee maintenance operations, capital projects, compliance programs, and operational standards across a geographically distributed portfolio. The position combines strategic leadership, technical expertise, financial management, and team development within a mission-driven environment. The successful candidate will build scalable maintenance systems, improve operational consistency, and support data-driven decision-making. Working with property management, asset management, vendors, and executive stakeholders, this role will drive improvements that enhance resident experiences and property quality. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced facilities leader passionate about operational excellence, innovation, and creating sustainable maintenance programs.

Accountabilities:: The National Director of Maintenance will provide strategic direction and operational oversight for maintenance programs, ensuring consistent standards, regulatory compliance, and efficient management of facilities across a nationwide portfolio.

Develop and implement national maintenance strategies, policies, procedures, and quality standards across a large multi-property portfolio.

Establish consistent maintenance practices, including preventive maintenance programs, unit turn standards, life safety protocols, and property appearance expectations.

Oversee physical operations, safety programs, capital repair initiatives, and long-term maintenance planning.

Create and monitor maintenance performance systems, dashboards, and KPIs including work order completion, preventive maintenance rates, emergency response times, deferred maintenance reduction, and inspection performance.

Provide performance reporting and analysis to leadership teams to support strategic and data-driven decisions.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, including housing program standards, building codes, and physical inspection requirements.

Partner with asset management and development teams on capital planning, property improvements, acquisitions, dispositions, refinancings, and operational transitions.

Manage maintenance budgets, capital expenses, forecasting, and financial reporting across the portfolio.

Lead large-scale capital projects, including building system improvements, roof replacements, life safety upgrades, and emergency repairs.

Develop vendor strategies, oversee procurement processes, manage contracts, and ensure vendor compliance with insurance and licensing requirements.

Establish inventory control standards for maintenance supplies, equipment, and materials.

Design and lead national maintenance training programs to support technical development and operational consistency.

Build strong relationships with property leaders, operations teams, investors, lenders, and external partners.

Prepare executive-level reports, project updates, benchmarks, and performance summaries for leadership and stakeholders.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practices across a decentralized organization.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading maintenance, facilities, or capital operations within large-scale housing or property management environments, with strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities.

8-10 years of experience in property management, facilities operations, capital project administration, construction, budgeting, project management, or related operational functions within a multi-family affordable housing environment.

Experience managing multi-state or national property portfolios strongly preferred.

Minimum 5 years of supervisory and performance management experience, including coaching, mentoring, and developing geographically distributed teams.

Demonstrated ability to create and implement standardized maintenance policies, procedures, and operational quality standards.

Experience developing and managing maintenance KPIs and performance improvement initiatives.

Knowledge of housing compliance requirements, including HUD multifamily programs, LIHTC physical compliance standards, and inspection protocols.

Experience managing operating budgets, capital budgets, vendor relationships, contracts, and procurement processes.

Strong financial analysis, negotiation, and project management skills.

Experience leading competitive bidding processes and regional or national vendor selection.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, collaboration platforms, and maintenance or housing management software such as RealPage, Yardi, or comparable systems.

Ability to drive strategic change and improve operational performance across decentralized teams.

Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience with a minimum high school diploma/GED required.

Maintenance-related certifications such as Certified Manager of Maintenance (CMM), HVAC, OSHA, EPA Section 608, or similar credentials are preferred.

Benefits:

Competitive annual salary range of $134,000 - $172,000 USD based on experience.

Fully remote work opportunity.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution opportunities.

Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

Life insurance and short-term disability coverage.

Employee Assistance Program supporting personal and professional wellbeing.

Wellness incentives of up to $350 annually.

Early pay access options for earned wages.

Career development and professional growth opportunities.

Opportunity to lead high-impact maintenance initiatives across a nationwide portfolio.

Collaborative environment focused on operational excellence, innovation, and community impact.

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