Facility Director

The Budd Group•Norfolk, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

They say a great leader builds a great foundation. Step up as our next Facilities Director and build the future! As our Facilities Director, you will serve as the premier Facilities Manager on campus, leading the overall operations, physical plant management, and administrative functions for a historic facility environment across three closely located facilities. Directly manage, support, and mentor a hard-working team of 9 property professionals, including 6 custodial staff members and 3 structural maintenance technicians. Oversee campus infrastructure health, building assessments, long-term capital improvement forecasting, and routine facility project work. Act as the primary Maintenance Director by coordinating with local third-party vendors for specialized mechanical repairs, HVAC system preventative upkeep, plumbing, and electrical needs. Handle departmental accounting functions, budget processing, invoice tracking, team payroll, scheduling, and staff development logs. Develop back-up emergency procedures to guide your team in responding swiftly and effectively to after-hours facilities issues.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of successful leadership experience as a facilities manager or property plant director.
A Bachelor's degree is highly preferred.
Strong technical background in building maintenance—prior experience with complex commercial HVAC systems, facility plumbing, or electrical engineering is preferred.
A hands-on, supportive leadership philosophy.
Exceptional customer service skills, clear organization, and professional communication skills necessary to report directly to the school CFO and Head of School.
Comfort working on your feet, walking campuses, climbing, lifting up to 25 lbs., or evaluating tight maintenance spaces.

Nice To Haves

Strong HVAC, electrical, or plumbing background

Responsibilities

Lead the overall operations, physical plant management, and administrative functions for a historic facility environment across three closely located facilities.
Directly manage, support, and mentor a team of 9 property professionals, including 6 custodial staff members and 3 structural maintenance technicians.
Oversee campus infrastructure health, building assessments, long-term capital improvement forecasting, and routine facility project work.
Coordinate with local third-party vendors for specialized mechanical repairs, HVAC system preventative upkeep, plumbing, and electrical needs.
Handle departmental accounting functions, budget processing, invoice tracking, team payroll, scheduling, and staff development logs.
Develop back-up emergency procedures to guide the team in responding swiftly and effectively to after-hours facilities issues.