Site Facility Manager

School Facility Management LLC•Nashville, TN

1d•$105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Facility Manager serves as the strategic leader of all campus operations for a large, vibrant private school serving grades 5 through 12 in the Green Hills area. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for overseeing a large, multi-functional facilities team, including maintenance, custodial, grounds, and security staff, while supporting a dynamic school environment with extensive athletics, events, and after-hours programming. This position requires a unique blend of hands-on technical skills and senior leadership to drive operational excellence through teamwork, planning, and coordination. The Site Facility Manager ensures the campus consistently exceeds the expectations of students, faculty, families, and leadership. The campus operates at a high level of activity, with frequent sporting events, performances, and parent engagements, requiring a leader who thrives in fast-paced, people-centered environments.

Requirements

5–8+ years of progressive experience in facility management, with strong leadership responsibility
Proven experience managing large teams and multi-service operations
Experience in educational environments (K–12 or higher education strongly preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)
Strong understanding of building systems, safety standards, and compliance requirements
Demonstrated success in budget management, vendor oversight, and project leadership
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills — comfortable working with school leadership, staff, parents, and vendors
Ability to thrive in a high-energy, service-driven environment with frequent activity and changing priorities
Background check required for school campus access

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications (CFM, FMP, or similar) are a plus

Responsibilities

Provide direct leadership and oversight of a large facilities team across maintenance, custodial, grounds, and security functions.
Supervise supervisors and team leads; set expectations, coach performance, and drive accountability.
Foster a culture of service excellence, safety, and professionalism
Manage staffing plans, scheduling, and coverage for extended hours and events
Lead all day-to-day facility operations across academic, athletic, and event spaces.
Ensure the campus is consistently safe, clean, and presentation-ready for a high volume of daily activities
Oversee building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety) through team delegation and vendor coordination.
Implement and maintain operational standards and SOPs
Manage work order system, ensuring timely task completion, and team accountability to sustain high standards of service and efficiency
Coordinate facilities support for athletic programs, performances, school events, and after-hours parent/community activities.
Partner closely with school leadership to anticipate needs and ensure seamless execution
Manage logistics for high-profile and large-scale campus events
Oversee third-party vendors and service providers
Negotiate contracts and ensure service delivery meets performance and compliance standards
Manage relationships to ensure quality, efficiency, and cost control
Lead facility improvement projects, renovations, and campus enhancements
Develop project scopes, budgets, and timelines
Collaborate with senior leadership on long-term facility planning and capital improvements.
Develop and manage operating budgets
Monitor expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure financial accountability
Track KPIs and operational performance metrics