Assistant Director, Facility Professional Services

As the Assistant Director for Facility Professional Services, you will provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction for a division with statewide responsibility for managing and supporting public works projects for state agencies and community and technical colleges.

• Lead delivery of a biennial capital program with 500+ projects valued at $825M+.
• Serve on the DES Leadership Team and represent the agency with public, private, and government stakeholders.
• Shape legislation, policies, and statewide standards for public facility planning, design, and construction.
• Advise the Governor’s Office, Legislature, OFM, and client agencies on budget and capital program issues.
• Provide expert guidance on fee schedules, budget instructions, and statewide capital program priorities.
• Resolve conflicts, claims, and disputes using advanced management and project delivery expertise.
• Manage fiscal resources from appropriations, interagency agreements, and federal funding.
• Advance workforce and social goals, including support for minority- and women-owned businesses.
• Foster a customer-focused, inclusive, and diverse organizational culture.
• Anticipate and address emerging issues to strengthen statewide facility management policies.
• Lead development of FPS strategic and business plans aligned with DES mission and goals.
• Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with elected officials, agencies, businesses, and communities.

• 10 years of experience leading professional teams in a public works/contract environment
• OR a bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent experience
• AND 6 years of experience leading professional teams in a public works/contract environment.

• Health insurance
• 401k matching
• Flight privileges
• Paid leave
• Staff training
• Other compensation benefits

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents.