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Operations Director

Lincoln Property Company
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/27/2026

The Director of Operations is responsible for working with client, ownership and property management teams to identify operating best practices and develop measurable standards of performance at commercial properties. The Director of Operations will also assist property acquisitions and management transition teams through performance of property condition assessments and the implementation of major deferred maintenance and capital expenditure programs.  

Responsibilities:

•    Capital Planning and Execution, including construction project management
•    Property Operation Audits & Building Inspection Processes
•    Oversight of Building Engineering Services, including prev maint procedures & administration
•    Property Management Assignments, as needed
•    Energy Management & Sustainability Programs
•    Fire/Life Safety & Risk Management Planning
•    Review and Implementation of Best in Class Technology

 

Qualifications:

Candidates should possess the following qualifications: 

•    Knowledge and experience in MEP concepts and sustainability standards
•    A high level of energy, drive, and initiative in the pursuit of job goals
•    Strong organizational skills; ability to self-start and multi-task
•    Experience in budgeting as well as pay-back and cost comparisons
•    Experience in building systems (operations, repairs and replacement)
•    Advanced oral and written communications
•    Exercise sound judgment and creativity in problem solving
•    Strong work ethic and positive attitude
•    Outstanding customer relations and people-management skills
•    Manage workload obligations effectively and handle deadlines under pressure
•    Ability to work on one’s own or as part of a team
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
•    High School education required; advanced experience/education/degree in Engineering or Construction Management a bonus
•    Minimum 10 years’ experience in related field 

This position is 100% in-office. The role requires working in office during standard business hours. Remote work or telecommuting is not an option for this position.

 

Pay Range: $135,000 USD - $155,000 USD

About Lincoln Property Company

Lincoln Property Company (“Lincoln”) is one of the largest private real estate firms in the United States. Offering a fully integrated platform of real estate services and innovative solutions to owners, investors, lenders and occupiers, Lincoln supports the entire real estate lifecycle across asset types, including office, multifamily, life science, retail, industrial, data center, production studio, healthcare, government, universities, and mixed-use properties, throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. Lincoln’s combined management and leasing portfolio on behalf of institutional clients includes more than 680 million square feet of commercial space. For more information, visit: www.lpc.com.

All job offers are contingent on completion of a background check and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

By submitting your information or resume in response to this opportunity, you acknowledge that your personal information will be handled in accordance with Lincoln Property Company's privacy policy.

 

Lincoln Property Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by Lincoln Property Company to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that Lincoln Property Company will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. At this time, we are not working with any agencies.

Salary : $135,000

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