Senior Facilities Manager

Graded - The American School of São Paulo; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

An international educational institution based in São Paulo seeks a Senior Facilities Manager to oversee the strategic and operational management of facilities. The successful candidate will manage teams, oversee contracts, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 10 years in facilities management are required, along with strong leadership and budgeting skills.

Qualificações

• Minimum 10 years of experience in facilities management or related fields.
• Previous experience in the education sector or complex service institutions is desired.

Responsabilidades

• Manage maintenance, electrical, civil, and operational support teams.
• Manage outsourced contracts for gardening and cleaning services.
• Plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance schedules.
• Develop and control the department’s budget.
• Ensure legal and technical compliance of buildings.
• Monitor vendor performance and service quality.

Conhecimentos

Proficiency in English

Strong leadership skills

Budgeting and cost control

Knowledge of safety and maintenance standards

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Primary Purpose of the Position

The Senior Facilities Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the school’s facilities, ensuring a safe, functional, and efficient environment for the school community. This professional coordinates the maintenance, electrical, civil, and operational support teams, as well as the outsourced contracts for gardening and cleaning services, ensuring service quality, meeting deadlines, and controlling costs. They plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs, manage the department’s budget, and ensure the legal compliance of the buildings.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Directly manage the maintenance, electrical, civil, and operational support teams.

Manage outsourced contracts for gardening, cleaning, and other related services.

Plan and execute the annual preventive and corrective maintenance schedule.

Oversee, together with the Technical Construction Consultant, large-scale projects and interventions, ensuring alignment with quality standards, deadlines, and budget.

Develop and control the department’s budget, including operational costs and infrastructure investments.

Monitor the performance of vendors and contractors, ensuring the quality and efficiency of the services provided.

Develop and track facilities performance indicators (KPIs), such as costs, response time, and operational availability.

Keep all legal and technical building documentation up to date (e.g., fire department inspection certificate, accessibility reports, and other mandatory certifications).

Support inspections and audits.

Coordinate campus support activities such as events, sports, and material movement.

Ensure a safe and appropriate physical environment for both academic and administrative activities.

Promote the efficient use of campus spaces and resources, in alignment with other school departments.

Lead the Facilities team, fostering people management, performance evaluation, and professional development opportunities.

Support the Director of Business and Operations in strategic decisions related to infrastructure and investments.

Maintain effective communication with various departments, including academic areas, to ensure operational alignment and support for school activities.

Certifications and Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Experience

Mínimo de 10 anos de experiência em gestão de facilities, manutenção predial ou áreas correlatas

Previous experience in the education sector or in complex service institutions- Desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficiency in English.

Strong leadership skills and ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.

Experience in budgeting, planning, and cost control.

Knowledge of safety, environmental, and building maintenance standards.