Director of Facilities & Campus Planning

Tabor Academy; Marion (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tabor Academy in Marion, Massachusetts seeks a Director of Facilities to lead campus operations, oversee maintenance, capital projects, energy and sustainability, safety infrastructure, and budgeting. This role directs the Facilities team and external partners to ensure a safe, well‑maintained campus for students, families, and staff.

You will advance the Campus Planning Framework, manage emergencies, and collaborate across the School to support our residential and educational mission while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, facilities management, or a related field.
• 10+ years progressively responsible facilities, engineering, or buildings and grounds experience with significant management responsibility.
• Experience managing operating and capital budgets and complex facilities projects.
• Working knowledge of building, environmental, health, and safety codes and standards.
• Willingness to provide 24‑hour emergency on‑call support as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and oversee preventative maintenance, repairs, and ongoing upkeep of campus buildings, grounds, systems, and equipment.
• Oversee facilities work-order and asset-management system, ensuring requests are prioritized, tracked, and completed.
• Maintain organized building plans, specs, and maintenance manuals; keep records current.
• Maintain communication with School community regarding projects, schedules, disruptions, and safety concerns.
• Provide hands‑on support and guidance to Facilities team during operations, projects, or emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Project management

Reading plans

Communication

Facilities management

Budgeting & cost estimating

Vendor management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, facilities management, or a related field

Tools

CMMS

Facilities management systems

Job description

Tabor Academy in Marion, Massachusetts seeks a Director of Facilities to lead campus operations, oversee maintenance, capital projects, energy and sustainability, safety infrastructure, and budgeting. This role directs the Facilities team and external partners to ensure a safe, well‑maintained campus for students, families, and staff.

You will advance the Campus Planning Framework, manage emergencies, and collaborate across the School to support our residential and educational mission while