Director Of Facilities and Property Development

RYSS Texas Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

RYSS Texas Public Schools seeks a Director of Facilities & Property Development to lead facilities, maintenance, safety, and capital improvements for Tejano Center and its programs. You will manage construction, vendor relations, and long‑term planning to support organizational needs.

The role requires ensuring safe, compliant, and well‑maintained facilities, while coordinating with executive leadership, school administrators, and external partners in Houston.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in facilities, construction, engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years in facilities/operations with leadership experience.
• Experience in managing multiple facilities and capital projects.
• Experience with charter schools, nonprofits, or governmental entities preferred.
• Strong budgeting, procurement, and contract administration knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for facilities, construction, safety, and capital improvements.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, projects, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with executives, administrators, and partners to ensure compliance and asset stewardship.

Skills

Facilities management

Project management

Budgeting

Contract administration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Job description

Director Of Facilities and Property Development

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Job Details

Job ID: 5904685
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 27, 2026 2:01 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Job Title: Director Of Facilities & Property Development

Reports To: Chief of Operations & Human Talent
Organization: Tejano Center
Division: RYSS Texas Public Schools
Location: District Office

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Facilities & Property Development provides strategic leadership and oversight for the facilities, properties, construction, maintenance, safety, and capital improvement needs of Tejano Center and its programs, including RYSS Texas Public Schools.

The Director is responsible for ensuring that all organizational facilities are safe, functional, well-maintained, compliant, and aligned with the operational needs of the organization. This position oversees preventive and corrective maintenance, facility improvements, construction and renovation projects, property development, vendor and contractor relationships, and long-term facilities planning.

The Director works closely with executive leadership, school and program administrators, Finance, Operations, and external partners to support effective stewardship of the organization's facilities and physical assets while maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, property management, construction, operations, or a related field.
• Experience managing multiple facilities or properties preferred.
• Experience in a charter school, school district, nonprofit organization, governmental entity, or similar environment preferred.
• Experience overseeing construction, renovations, capital improvement projects, and preferred contractors.
• Supervisory or departmental leadership experience required

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of facilities management, building maintenance, construction, and property operations.
• Knowledge of project management principles, budgeting, procurement, and contract administration.
• Ability to manage multiple facilities, projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, plans, specifications, proposals, and contracts.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to develop and monitor project and departmental budgets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively supervise employees and manage contractors and vendors.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, school leadership, community partners, contractors, and governmental agencies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Proficiency with standard office technology and facility/project management systems.

Work Calendar Status: 12 Months (238 Days)
Salary: MIN:$75,000/yrly MID:$79,796.64/yrly MAX: $85,000/yrly

FLSA Status: Exempt
Emp Employment Status: Full-Time

Position Type: Full-time

Administration > Development / Marketing

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Administration > Facilities

Contact Information

• Juan J Santos , Executive Director of Human Talent
• 2950 Broadway St.
• Houston, Texas 77017
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]