The City is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as its Chief Facilities Officer. This executive-level position is responsible for the strategic oversight and management of more than 600 municipal facilities and related infrastructure assets. Reporting directly to the City Manager or designee, this role leads the planning, development, operation, maintenance, and long-term stewardship of City-owned buildings to ensure they are safe, efficient, sustainable, and aligned with the City’s operational priorities and future growth.
The Chief Facilities Officer will oversee a workforce of more than 200 employees and serve as a trusted advisor on capital improvement planning, facility investments, construction management, asset lifecycle strategies, and organizational performance. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an experienced professional with a strong background in facilities management, capital projects, and public sector operations who is committed to operational excellence, innovation, and public service.
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Duties include but are not limited to:
Executive Leadership & Administration
Capital Projects & Facility Development
Capital Improvement Planning
Facilities Operations & Maintenance
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
Interdepartmental & Community Coordination
Personnel Management
Please Note: The position will be open until filled with a first review of applicant submittals occurring by June 15, 2026.
This position is at-will and, therefore, serves at the pleasure of the City Manager and is not considered part of the merit service as defined in City Code, section 2-75.
Official City Job Description:
https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Chief-Facilities-Officer-03392.pdf
Working Conditions:
Minimum Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Not Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Preferences:
The ideal candidate is a strategic, collaborative, and results-oriented executive with extensive experience leading large-scale facilities operations, capital improvement programs, and multidisciplinary teams within a complex public or private sector environment. The successful candidate will possess exceptional leadership and organizational skills with the ability to balance long-term strategic planning with day-to-day operational excellence. They will be an effective communicator and relationship builder who can work collaboratively with elected officials, executive leadership, department directors, contractors, consultants, and community stakeholders. Experience managing large, diverse facility portfolios and overseeing complex construction and maintenance operations is highly desirable.
Special Instructions:
VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
