Director 3 Facilities Operations

Greenwich, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Client is seeking a dynamic Director of Facilities to lead our partnership at Greenwich Academy a renowned K-12 independent school in Greenwich CT. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for delivering best-in-class integrated facilities management (IFM) services while aligning with the Academys mission of excellence and care for its students faculty and historic campus.

Our ideal candidate brings 5 years of IFM leadership experience including hands-on technical knowledge team development skills and a passion for maintaining beautiful safe and high-performing educational environments. Relocation assistance is available and the compensation will be competitive within the posted salary range.

What Youll Do:

Lead and mentor a skilled team of trades and custodial professionals to ensure a well-maintained and welcoming campus environment
Foster strong relationships with school leadership and faculty by listening closely communicating proactively and delivering responsive service
Oversee all aspects of facility operations including preventive maintenance capital planning custodial services and vendor management
Manage and optimize the sites operational budget identifying cost-effective and sustainable solutions
Leverage your knowledge of Building Automation Systems (Trane preferred) to troubleshoot issues and continuously improve performance
Collaborate with campus stakeholders to support events seasonal needs and long-term planning initiatives

What You Bring:

Proven success managing a comprehensive facilities program in a school or similar campus setting
Strong technical acumen including mechanical systems and BAS with a hands-on approach when needed
Experience developing and inspiring high-performing facilities teams
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels from skilled trades to school leadership
A proactive mindset focused on service excellence continuous improvement and aligning facilities strategy with the schools mission
Financial and operational expertise including budget oversight vendor contracts and project execution.

Position Summary

The Director of Facilities Operations is responsible for directing facilities maintenance operations of building(s) and property at a single unit. The Director of Facilities Operations manages the preventative maintenance and reactive repair of skilled trades e.g. HVAC plumbing electrical utilities; and manages the hiring training and supervision of staff professionals and management.
The Director of Facilities Operations manages a safe and efficient working environment essential to the performance of the business.
The Director may oversee construction work and often manages other core Sodexo services and/or logistics of business/operations services e.g. grounds keeping laundry food security inventory mail concierge services.

Basic Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience 5 years
Basic Functional Experience - 5 years.

MUST HAVE

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience.
5 years of IFM leadership experience.
Proven success managing a comprehensive facilities program in a school or similar campus setting.
Experience developing and inspiring high-performing facilities teams.
5 years of Management and Functional experience.

Job Description: Client is seeking a dynamic Director of Facilities to lead our partnership at Greenwich Academy a renowned K-12 independent school in Greenwich CT. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for delivering best-in-class integrated facilities management (IFM) services whi...