Director of Facilities Management

KIPP DC • Washington, DC

13d • $125,223 - $138,403 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Facilities Management oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of facilities maintenance across KIPP DC’s real estate portfolio, which includes 20 schools and nearly 1 million square feet of space valued at $450 million. The role leads the Manager of Facilities and outsourced maintenance staff, and partners with school leaders, staff, and external vendors to maintain safe, clean, and functional learning environments. The Director is also responsible for ensuring adherence to internal control policies and organizational compliance.

This is an exempt, full-time headquarters position reporting to the Managing Director of Real Estate and Facilities. The role is based at HDQ, requires onsite work four days per week, and regularly provides support at schools and across multiple locations. Occasional flexibility is available. The anticipated start date is July 2026. The position requires availability for after-hours and weekend emergency calls and regular travel among KIPP DC schools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 7 years of experience in facilities maintenance or operations; educational-setting experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural components.
• Demonstrated experience managing maintenance staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
• Ability to travel regularly across KIPP DC schools.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours as facilities emergencies and projects arise.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Experience in the K-12 and/or nonprofit sector.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to develop and manage budgets, analyze financial data, and control costs.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, including handling multiple complex issues simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal facilities maintenance and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school leaders and staff to understand facilities needs and provide prompt, effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations concerning facilities maintenance, safety, and environmental standards.
• Stay current on facilities maintenance best practices and trends, recommending improvements to maintenance operations.
• Support and make recommendations on maintaining, standardizing, and integrating building systems.
• Implement a comprehensive maintenance program covering preventive maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.
• Plan and schedule maintenance activities to minimize disruption to instruction and events.
• Coordinate and prioritize work orders, ensuring timely completion and prompt response to urgent issues.
• Inspect facilities regularly for maintenance needs, safety hazards, and code violations, and take corrective action.
• Serve as the primary liaison between facilities and campus operations and academic teams, and proactively communicate with stakeholders about maintenance work.
• Respond to emergency calls after hours and on weekends as needed.
• Directly manage the Managers of Facilities on the Real Estate and Facilities team.
• Oversee external facilities vendors, including the contracted facilities management vendor, to ensure timely, high-quality execution of day-to-day support and longer-term initiatives.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with vendors, contractors, and suppliers to obtain services, materials, and equipment.
• Determine optimal staffing for the contracted facilities management vendor and hold the vendor accountable for service standards.
• Develop and manage the facilities maintenance budget of more than $5 million, coordinating with Real Estate and Facilities leadership to use resources cost-effectively and meet budget constraints.
• Prepare and present reports to executive leadership and KIPP DC board members on maintenance activities, budget status, and future needs.
• Support development and management of the Capital Improvement Plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned and respond flexibly to organizational needs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• One Medical membership.
• 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match, with vesting after three years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director