Director of Facilities Operations
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Director of Facilities will lead our partnership at 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 schools 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.
- 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
- 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 services and/or logistics of business/operations services e.g. grounds keeping laundry food security inventory mail concierge services.
Requirements
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.
Benefits
- Medical Dental Vision Care and Wellness Programs.
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions.
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement.
Required Skills:
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.
Required Education:
Bachelor Degree
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Risk Management
- Negiotiation
- Operational management
- Smartsheets
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Financial Planning
