Director of Facilities

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning and implementation of all facility-related projects, including renovations, expansions, and improvements.
• Collaborate with school leadership to assess facility needs and align them with academic and operational priorities.
• Own the execution and development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to facilities management.
• Supervise the Maintenance Manager to ensure effective operations and high-quality performance in facility maintenance tasks.
• Create and develop comprehensive preventative maintenance (PM) schedules.
• Develop and implement service level agreements (SLAs).
• Create, develop, and manage professional development (PD) programs for the Maintenance Lead Manager and team.
• Manage vendor relationships, including invoices, payments, and contract negotiations.
• Own life-safety compliance program, inspections, corrective actions, and maintain readiness for audits/inspections.
• Manage facilities budget, forecasts spend, leads bid processes, and drives cost-saving initiatives.
• Own and manage facility/maintenance projects from start to finish.
• Own the work-order/CMMS program, including intake/triage, prioritization, closeout standards, backlog management, and KPI reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience in facilities management with a minimum of 10 years in relevant roles, including supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance and facilities management practices, with the ability to create and implement relevant policies and procedures.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make strategic decisions based on findings.
• Google Workspace / Excel proficiency.
• Strong Proficiency with CMMS/work order systems.
• Experience leading facilities operations in a multi-building or campus environment (K–12 or similar highly regulated setting preferred).
• Demonstrated budget ownership (OPEX/CAPEX), vendor contracting, and project management experience.

Working Conditions

• This position may require periodic evening or weekend work to address urgent facilities issues.
• Prolonged walking in the heat or rain.
• Ability to climb buildings via ladders/stairs, access rooftops/mechanical spaces, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive salary, benefits, professional development, opportunity for growth and more.