Director of Facilities
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Director of Facilities
We are seeking a Director of Facilities to oversee all aspects of Tower Hills physical plant grounds and infrastructure starting in July 2025. Reporting to the senior administrator in charge of operations the Director of Facilities is responsible for ensuring a safe functional and wellmaintained environment conducive to teaching learning and community engagement. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership planning and management for facilities operations maintenance construction renovation and sustainability initiatives. This position leads a dedicated team of employees responsible for the oversight and daily management of the campus which comprises 44 acres of grounds historic and recently renovated buildings and athletic facilities.
On campus housing is available for the individual in this position.
Primary duties and responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive facilities management plan aligned with the schools mission values and operational needs and in compliance with regulatory requirements codes and standards.
- Lead and supervise the facilities team including maintenance staff custodians groundskeepers and contracted service providers ensuring effective coordination communication and teamwork.
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of buildings systems equipment and grounds prioritizing safety functionality and costeffectiveness and implementing preventive maintenance programs to prolong asset lifespan.
- Collaborate and lead facilities projects renovations and capital improvements from planning and budgeting to procurement contracting and ensuring quality timeliness and adherence to specifications and budgetary constraints.
- Develop and manage the facilities budget forecasting expenses monitoring expenditures and identifying costsaving opportunities and provide regular reports and updates to school leadership.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including administrators faculty staff and students to assess facilities needs prioritize projects and support the schools educational and operational goals.
- Coordinate with external partners such as architects engineers contractors vendors and regulatory agencies to obtain permits approvals and resources for facilities projects and initiatives.
- Negotiate contracts for outsourced services and evaluate vendor performance to ensure quality standards.
- Implement sustainable practices and environmental stewardship initiatives to promote energy efficiency resource conservation waste reduction and environmental health and safety.
- Develop and enforce policies procedures and protocols related to facilities operations safety security and emergency preparedness to comply with relevant laws and local state and federal regulations (e.g. OSHA ADA fire codes etc..
- Maintain accurate records documentation and inventory of facilities assets maintenance activities work orders warranties and inspections utilizing appropriate software and technology systems.
- Recruit and hire facilities personnel; evaluate their performance based on key indicators.
- Train staff to ensure redundancy in building systems and operations.
- Respond promptly to facilitiesrelated emergencies incidents and service requests and provide leadership and support during crisis situations and recovery efforts.
- Uphold the schools commitment to diversity equity and inclusion in all aspects of facilities management fostering a culture of respect fairness and accessibility for all members of the school community.
- Work collaboratively with all constituencies including parents students coaches neighbors staff volunteers and many other individuals.
Qualifications
Qualifications and skills:
- A minimum of at least five years of experience in facilities management or related field.
- Flexibility in work days and hours including weekends or holidays when required.
- Strong technical knowledge of building systems construction methods HVAC electrical plumbing and life safety systems.
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience with the ability to motivate develop and empower a diverse team of professionals and support staff.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to plan prioritize and execute multiple projects and tasks within budget and schedule constraints.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders negotiate contracts and resolve conflicts.
- Knowledge of environmental sustainability principles and green building practices preferred.
- Proficiency in facilities management software Google Suite and other relevant technology platforms.
- Expertise in building automation systems fire suppression systems and maintenance management tracking software (eg. Asset Essentials Hubspot or ServiceNow software).
- Ability to work physically including frequent walking standing bending kneeling stooping crouching reaching carrying lifting pushing or pulling of objects up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to visually inspect property equipment and machinery.
- Ability to handle control and/or feel objects and tools.
- Commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of students.
Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through Grade 12 dedicated to living our motto Multa Bene Facta Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44acre campus located in northwest Wilmington Tower Hill has the reputation as one of the top academic schools in the region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty stateoftheart facilities and individualized learning support.
Tower Hill School prepares students from diverse backgrounds for full and creative engagement with a dynamic world. Each student is provided with an educational experience that emphasizes the development of an inquisitive discerning and critical mind; the value of being creative and aesthetically sensitive; the appreciation of physical wellbeing; the ability to collaborate and to function as part of a team; and the growth of character.
Tower Hill School is an equalopportunity employer.
Please submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible.
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