Diocesan Director of Property and Plant
Primary office is on the Chancery campus in Lexington. The position is a direct report to the
Diocesan Finance Officer. It is an Exempt Full-Time Position Open for Immediate Start Date.
: Supervise, monitor, handle and/or assist in property and plant needs of the
Diocese.
• Liaison between diocesan property and liability insurance providers and all diocesan locations.
Assist with proper filing of claims, insurance renewals and recommended changes, claim
negotiations, etc.
• Co-Chair the Diocesan Building Commission, coordinating meetings, agendas, presentations and
communications.
• Travel to Diocesan locations for periodic visits, consultations and meetings.
• Supervise property and plant staff that handle the campus needs of the Chancery, Bishop’s
residence, and priest retirement homes.
• Coordinate and handle vendor relationships for the vehicles and plant assets/grounds of the
Chancery, Bishop’s residence, and priest retirement homes.
• Communicate and coordinate with Diocesan Finance Office on financial issues and other areas as
needed.
• Communicate with priests and individuals serving locations on property committees or in active
property and plant roles throughout the diocese; to educate, build relationships, facilitate
adherence to quality standards and health and safety regulations and assist with projects,
contracts, vendor solicitation, construction documents, cost savings measures, site surveys, etc.
• Attend construction progress and design meetings throughout the diocese as needed.
• Speak at and/or prepare materials for meetings. (Ex. Diocesan Finance Council, MBA Business
Managers, Bookkeepers and Accountants)
• Attend and contribute to meetings of the Insurance and Governance Committee of the Diocesan
Finance Council.
• Serve as an “ex officio” member of the Calvary Cemetery Committee
• Serve as primary contact for the security company of the Chancery campus and related alarm
responses.
• Be available to serve or assist in other areas as needed.
• Be accessible and/or present during normal Chancery operating hours, Monday — Friday 8:30am
— 4:30pm, additional hours as needed for special projects and after-hour and weekend
emergencies at diocesan locations.
• Serve as the Diocesan Contract Oversight Administrator (DCOA) on all diocesan projects
requiring an AIA or other industry norm contract. The DCOA visits projects on a regular basis, is
a required signature on all applications for payment and is the approving person for all change
orders, after consultation with and approval from the Diocesan Finance Officer.
• Leadership experience, including training, staff supervision and effective conflict resolution.
• Team player that can be trusted with confidential issues.
• Proven experience in an operations management role, preferably in facilities management or
construction. including follow up skills and an eye for details.
• Excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals and team members.
• Computer skills necessary to write emails, perform web searches, navigate sites such as the
insurance site, and competence with Word and Excel.
• Prior experience working on/with capital projects, including commercial project maintenance
experience. Familiarity and/or experience with AIA contract administration and reading
blueprints and/or other construction documents.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel throughout the diocese on a regular basis.
A diocesan vehicle is provided for the travel, and if not available, mileage reimbursement is
provided for personal vehicle usage.
• Independent worker, maintaining professional appearance, availability, timely responsiveness,
and attitude.
• Background check and acceptable results required.
• Physical Skills: Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds, climb stairs and property inclines/declines,
bend, crawl and straighten and other physical attributes as needed to see/handle property issues
and walk/navigate diocesan campuses. Must be licensed and capable of operating vehicles.
Benefits of the position include:
Employer provided Major Medical Health Insurance ($20 per month employee contribution)
Employer provided Life Insurance
Optional Retirement Plans including a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and a 403b.
Ancillary insurance options such as AFLAC products, Short Term Disability, Long Term
Disability, Dental and Vision
Paid Time Off including Sick Time, Vacation Time, Federal Holidays and Holy Days as identified in the Employee Handbook by the Catholic Church.
