AVP Facilities, Real Estate & Operations

Overview

The AVP Facilities, Real Estate & Operations reports directly to the VP, Logistics, Facilities & Security and provides enterprise leadership and oversight across facilities, construction, real estate, logistics, and corporate security operations. This role oversees and leads the Facilities, Logistics, and Corporate Security teams, integrating multiple operational functions under a single executive owner to strengthen governance, improve execution, and support long term growth while maintaining cost discipline.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the VP, Logistics, Facilities & Security (LFS) and serve as the primary executive leader overseeing the facilities, construction, real estate, logistics, and corporate security operations
• Provide day to day leadership, direction, and accountability for all managers and staff currently reporting through the LFS organization
• Lead and coordinate construction, renovation, and capital projects across corporate sites, branch locations, and SCIF environments
• Oversee real estate operations, including tenant relationships, lease administration, negotiations, renewals, and rent revenue tracking
• Establish governance and accountability for CapEx planning, lease obligations, vendor performance, and operational risk
• Integrate facilities, real estate, and security strategy with enterprise growth initiatives, branch expansion, and infrastructure readiness
• Prioritize work across teams to ensure consistent execution, workload balance, and alignment with organizational goals
• Serve as executive owner for vendor oversight, contract management, RFP/RFI processes, and due diligence activities
• Partner with Finance, Legal, IT, Procurement, HR, and Business leaders on budgeting, planning, and strategic initiatives
• Develop standardized processes, reporting, and operating metrics to increase visibility, efficiency, and accountability
• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, real estate, construction, and physical security risks, ensuring continuity of operations, infrastructure resilience, and regulatory readiness
• Support leadership development, succession planning, and scalability across the operational organization
• Remains cognizant of and adheres to NWFCU policies and procedures as well as regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Real Estate, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivelant experience with a certification
• Minimum 8 years of progressive leadership experience in facilities, real estate, construction, operations, or related disciplines
• Proven experience leading multi disciplinary teams and managers within complex operational environments
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret government security clearance
• Must be able to work the hours of Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm; with evenings, weekends,  on‑call coverage as needed
  Ability to work effectively on-site at NWFCU’s Herndon, VA headquarters with the capability to perform effectively in an approved telework environment
• Strong knowledge of capital project management, lease administration, vendor oversight, and contract governance
• Demonstrated ability to balance tactical execution with strategic leadership and risk management
• Strong financial acumen with experience overseeing budgets, capital planning, and cost controls
• Excellent executive communication, negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience supporting secure or regulated environments, including SCIF related facilities
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CFM, CPM, LEED, or equivalent
• Experience leading organizational restructuring, role consolidation, or operating model transformation
• Background within financial services, critical infrastructure, or enterprise scale operations

Additional Compensation

Northwest Federal offers a comprehensive and inclusive benefits program, which includes medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family, 4 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid volunteer time, parental leave, company paid disability and life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan with up to 7% employer match.

EEO Notice

Northwest Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

NWFCU complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at 703-709-8900 or HRDepartment@nwfcu.org.