Director of Facilities, Board of Education

City of New Haven•New Haven, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The New Haven Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to serve as the Director of Facilities. This key leadership role is responsible for overseeing the operations, maintenance, and long-term planning of school facilities across the district. The Director will work closely with municipal, state, and federal partners to implement capital improvement projects, ensure efficient facility operations, and maintain safe, high-quality learning environments for students and staff. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader with a background in facilities management, construction, and operational planning to make a lasting impact on the New Haven school community.

Requirements

Associate Degree & 7+ years of experience in Facilities Management.
Prior experience in a leadership position requiring administration of facilities operations and maintenance.
Comprehensive knowledge of Federal, state and local laws, ordinances and codes pertaining to building construction, maintenance and labor relations.
Experience in the preparation and administration of a large multi-fund budget, and specifications and procurement of contractual services and equipment.
Effective communication with diverse audiences, both orally and in writing.
Comprehensive knowledge of the maintenance of mechanical and structural systems and state of the art techniques and equipment of plant operations.
Demonstrated analysis, organization, and leadership skills.
Manages time effectively.
All applicants must have current authorization to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa support.

Nice To Haves

Appropriate advanced degree(s) preferred.
Preferred experience in building construction industries in designing various mechanical and electrical systems for buildings.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall operations and maintenance of the facilities that comprise New Haven Public Schools.
Development and implementation of long-range facility plans and capital improvements.
Development and execution of facilities work strategies in partnership with Municipal, State and Federal funding sources.
Oversight of school construction projects.
Oversees the administration of all functions related to the operations of the school facilities department; i.e. buildings and grounds, district, and school custodial.
Supervises, directs and administers all capital improvement projects in school facilities.
Keeps all project documents for the New Haven Public School Building Committee.
Serves as facilities advisor to the Superintendent, Board of Education, and Hartford School Building Committee, administrators, teacher and parents.
Oversees the coordination of activities of maintenance and contracted services personnel with principals to maintain and improve building conditions.
Represents the school district at various meetings at the discretion of the Chief of Operations.
Proactively recommends changes in organization, processes and use of technology to enhance operations in terms of cost and service of schools.
Provides detailed budget recommendations to address ongoing operational and preventive maintenance facilities need.
Maintains accounting and reporting functions for Buildings and Grounds.
Administers all personnel functions such as recruitment and selection, assignment, transfers, job descriptions, promotions, compensation, termination and performance management for all Buildings and Grounds personnel.
Responsible for the purchasing and supply management functions as they apply to Buildings and Grounds operations.
Participates in the grievance process and contract negotiations with appropriate collective bargaining units.
Plans and executes long range facility plans with principals and building administrators.
Coordinate with other City departments, including Engineering, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Permitting (Livable Cities and Economic Development), etc.
Provide reports and project updates to the Superintendent, Finance and Operations Committee, as well as the Board of Education.
Performs other related duties as directed by the Chief of Operations.