Regional Facilities Manager - Seattle

Regional facilities work in multifamily is one of those roles where the job description reads like a checklist but the actual work is constant judgment calls. Which site needs a visit this week versus which one can wait? Which capital project is behind because of a vendor problem versus a site team problem? Which maintenance supervisor is quietly struggling and needs coaching versus which one just needs to be left alone to do good work? That's the texture of this role at Asset Living, a third-party management company overseeing a portfolio that spans multifamily, affordable housing, build-to-rent, and student housing across the country.

The Seattle region carries its own weight. You'll be on the road regularly, conducting site inspections that go well beyond a walk-around. Curb appeal, make-ready timelines, work order completion rates, capital project status, inventory controls, and compliance with environmental safety programs like asbestos, lead-based paint, and mold response protocols are all in scope. When you find deficiencies, you work with the on-site team and the Regional Manager to get them corrected. That part sounds simple. It rarely is.

Capex is a significant part of the job. You'll help develop annual capital budgets, assist with scoping projects, review bids, and monitor project execution to make sure the work gets done on time and within budget. Due diligence support and property transitions are also part of the mix, which means you may be evaluating staff and preparing reports during acquisitions or onboarding events. Third-party management firms move fast on transitions, and the facilities function often sets the tone for how a new asset comes into the portfolio.

What the role actually demands

• Extensive facilities management experience across multiple properties or sites, not just a single building
• Working knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance programs and how to hold sites accountable to them
• Comfort reading KPI data, including make-ready timelines and work order metrics, and knowing when numbers are telling you something real
• Familiarity with environmental compliance requirements (asbestos, LBP, mold) at the property level
• Experience assisting with capital budgets and vendor bid analysis
• Ability to lead and develop maintenance teams across a region, including partnering with training resources to build bench strength
• Flexibility with schedule. This role will require more than 40 hours per week and regular in-person presence across sites

The candidates who stand out in regional facilities roles aren't the ones with the most certifications. They're the ones who can walk into a property, assess what's actually happening versus what the reports say, and then communicate that clearly to both the site team and leadership without creating defensiveness. That combination of technical credibility and practical communication is harder to find than most job postings acknowledge.

Asset Living holds IREM's Accredited Management Organization designation and has been recognized in the NMHC top 50. For someone building a career in facilities and operations, a role like this sits directly on the path toward Director of Facilities or VP of Operations level work. The regional scope, the capex exposure, and the cross-functional coordination with client services and training all build the kind of experience that translates upward.