Regional Facilities Manager
Description
Premier Early Childhood Education Partners is a private early childhood education organization seeking a Regional Facilities Manager - Central Region!
This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, organized, and solutions-oriented professional who takes pride in maintaining exceptional facilities and is passionate about supporting the teams who operate our childcare centers.
Premier partners with owners of independent early childhood education centers and preschools to help them grow their businesses and provide exceptional experiences for children, families, and staff.
To be QUALIFIED for this position, we are seeking candidates with a bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience, along with 3-7 years of experience in facilities management, maintenance, construction, or a related field.
Compensation: $100,000 - $110,000 per year, based on background and experience
Travel: This role will require at least 50% nationwide travel. Candidates must be based within reasonable driving distance of a major airport to allow for flexibility and accessibility when traveling.
Preferred Candidate Location: Madison, WI; Chicago, IL; or Minneapolis, MN
This position will support childcare centers across:
- Wisconsin
- Minnesota
- South Carolina
- Virginia
- Pennsylvania
- Connecticut
- New Jersey
- Maine
- Illinois
We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:
- Competitive Pay
- Professional Development
- Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
- 401k with Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Professional Development Programs
- Fun and Positive Place to Work
- Open Door Policy
- Resume screen
- Phone screen with Recruiter (30-45 minutes)
- Virtual interview with Vice President of Real Estate and Operations (30-45 minutes)
- Virtual interview with current Facilities Manager (30-45 minutes)
- Virtual interview with Regional Vice President (30-45 minutes)
- Final virtual interview with Chief Operating Officer (30-45 minutes)
Our Hiring Process:
Job Responsibilities
Ensure that assigned facilities are fully operational and that all building systems are functioning properly.
Schedule and supervise maintenance and repair work across multiple locations, including mechanical and electrical systems.
Develop and manage vendor relationships and vendor lists across multiple locations and states.
Develop a general understanding of childcare licensing requirements related to facility operations.
Previous childcare facilities experience is beneficial but not required.
Lead renovation, refurbishment, and facilities improvement projects of varying sizes and complexities.
Initiate and manage property insurance claims.
Create and manage a fleet management process to ensure the safety and proper maintenance of company vehicles.
Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
Establish a consistent communication process with contractors and center teams to ensure timely resolution of facilities-related issues.
Establish and manage a work order system and processes for tracking work, projects, and associated costs.
Conduct annual facilities inspections, assist with budget preparation, and oversee larger facilities-related projects.
Create and manage quarterly vendor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to the Vice President of Real Estate and Operations and make recommendations for changes needed to meet established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Manage and support regional internal facilities technicians.
Respond quickly and effectively to facilities issues to minimize disruption to center operations.
Ensure maintenance, construction, and facilities priorities are aligned with operational needs and budget requirements.