Director of Facilities Operations

Expert Staffing Partners Inc.; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Relocation assistance

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Greenwich is looking for a Director of Facilities Operations. This role involves leading a team to maintain a safe and efficient campus. Responsibilities include overseeing facility operations, managing budgets, and developing partnerships with school leadership. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in facilities management and be willing to reside on campus. Competitive compensation and relocation assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of leadership experience in integrated facilities management (IFM).
• Proven track record managing facilities in a school or similar multi-building environment.
• Willingness to reside in employer-provided on-campus housing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team for a safe and efficient campus.
• Oversee facility operations including maintenance and vendor management.
• Manage budgets and vendor relationships for optimized costs.

Skills

Leadership in facilities management

Technical knowledge of mechanical systems

Team development

Budget management

Collaboration with school leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Job description

Director of Facilities Operations – K-12 Campus (Greenwich, CT)

We are seeking an experienced Director of Facilities Operations to lead facilities management at a prestigious independent K-12 school campus in Greenwich, CT. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for delivering best-in-class integrated facilities management (IFM) services across a historic, mission-driven academic environment.

This position requires on-campus residency in a provided apartment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of trades and custodial professionals to maintain a safe, efficient, and welcoming campus environment.
• Oversee all aspects of facility operations, including preventive maintenance, custodial services, vendor management, and capital planning.
• Develop strong partnerships with school leadership and faculty, ensuring responsive and collaborative service delivery.
• Manage operating budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships to optimize cost-effective solutions.
• Apply technical expertise in mechanical systems and Building Automation Systems (BAS, Trane preferred) to troubleshoot and improve campus performance.
• Support campus events, seasonal needs, and long-term facilities planning initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of leadership experience in integrated facilities management (IFM).
• Proven track record managing facilities in a school, campus, or similar multi-building environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems and BAS.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Financial and operational expertise, including budget oversight and project execution.
• Willingness to reside in employer-provided on-campus housing.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Employer-provided housing on campus.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on a vibrant educational community.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $155,000.00/yr