Regional Facilities and Construction Manager - IDEA Austin (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools • Austin, TX

4d • $72,785 - $84,431 • Hybrid

About The Position

Role Mission: The Regional Manager of Facilities & Construction ensures every campus operates a clean, safe, compliant, and instruction-ready facility. This leader drives operational excellence across all campuses within their assigned region by managing facility maintenance, construction coordination, vendor performance, and safety compliance. The Regional Manager supports Facility Managers and Assistant Principals of Operations to eliminate operational barriers, ensuring teachers and leaders can focus on instruction . Location: This is a full-time (remote/on-site) position located in Austin, Texas . Preference will be given to candidates who live in the region, or who are willing to relocate. Travel Expectations: 70-80% Regional travel for campus inspections, vendor oversight, and construction coordination.

Requirements

• College Degree (BA) or currently enrolled in pursuit of Bachelors degree in related field.
• 5+ years of experience in facilities management, custodial operations, or building maintenance, preferably in a multi-site educational or institutional environment.
• Deep understanding of school facility operations, preventive maintenance, and capital project management across multi-site portfolios.
• Skilled in budget forecasting and cost-per-square-foot analysis, with proven ability to maintain performance within organizational targets.
• Advanced knowledge of procurement compliance and project management.
• Strong working knowledge of Texas Building Code, ADA, NFPA Life Safety Code, and TEA facility requirements.
• Proficient in data-driven decision making and problem solving.
• Exceptional communication and relationship management skills, able to build trust and align diverse stakeholders toward shared outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop field-based teams through clear expectations, accountability systems, and professional growth plans.
• Ability to frequently move around and inspect large campuses, both indoors and outdoors, including stairways, rooftops, mechanical rooms, and uneven terrain.
• Capability to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to access tight or high spaces during inspections or maintenance oversight.
• Ability to drive and maintain a valid driver’s license to travel between multiple campuses or job sites as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience Managing cleaning protocols, safety programs, and building systems (e.g. HVAC, plumbing, electrical).
• Experience supervising custodial and maintenance teams, including training, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Experience supervising custodial and maintenance teams, including training, performance evaluations, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional facilities operations to achieve IDEA’s mission by ensuring all campuses maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and functionality that directly support instruction.
• Develop and retain top-performing Facilities Managers and staff, fostering a culture of accountability, professional growth, and continuous improvement to achieve the network’s annual 80.6% retention target.
• Manage regional facilities budgets to achieve or remain below the targeted goal through efficient resource allocation, energy conservation, and proactive cost management.
• Oversee regional construction and capital improvement projects, ensuring on-time delivery, adherence to design standards, and compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Monitor safety and compliance systems to capture zero high-risk findings during the State & Facilities & Construction audits, ensuring campuses remain fully operational and compliant.
• Drive continuous improvement in facility performance, identifying and reducing RFCs through better planning, FM accountability, and training.
• Lead regional response and recovery efforts during critical incidents or weather events, coordinating mitigation, communication, and restoration efforts with minimal instructional disruption.
• Oversee regional HVAC performance and preventive maintenance programs to ensure optimal indoor air quality and temperature consistency across campuses directly supporting student learning environments.
• Prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously, including capital improvements, emergency repairs, and preventive maintenance schedules, while maintaining on-time delivery and budget discipline.
• Monitor vendor and contractor performance to ensure adherence to IDEA standards for quality, timeliness, and safet y.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Construction, Operations, and Safety & Security to align facilities priorities with organizational goals and compliance timelines.
• Model a culture of excellence and ownership by maintaining accurate documentation, timely communication, and a visible presence across assigned campuses.
• Provide coaching and feedback to Facilities Managers that emphasizes proactive problem solving, effective prioritization, and adherence to safety and compliance standards.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• disability, life insurance
• parenting benefits
• flexible spending account options
• generous vacation time
• referral bonuses
• professional development
• a 403(b) plan
• IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees