Division Vice President Facilities Services

Alder Bowman; United States; On-site; USD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Alder Bowman, on behalf of our client, seeks a Vice President to lead the K-12 Schools Facilities Management Division. This role reports to the Chief Operating Officer and oversees a team of 11 regional Directors, driving performance, operational excellence, and strategic execution across the line of business.

Responsibilities include facility service delivery across locations, budgets, O&M, capital projects, R&R, R&M, space planning, asset management, and infrastructure initiatives; advising

Qualifications

• 7+ years of division P&L leadership including operations, capital projects, property management for K-12 schools
• Significant leadership, strategy development & performance management experience
• Demonstrated record of performance improvement
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships at all levels
• Leads by example by exhibiting respect, collaboration, adaptability

Responsibilities

• Leads facility service delivery operations across locations, including administration, budgets, O&M, and capital projects
• Advices school leadership on facilities, real estate portfolio development and management
• Ensures compliance with internal and external rules and contractual requirements

Education

Master's degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

APPA CEFP Credential

Facility Manager Certification

Project Management Certification

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Job description

Vice President, K-12 Schools Facilities Management Division

Our client, a global leader in commercial and public sector property management seeks to hire a divisional leader of Facility Management Services. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and leads a team of 11 regional Directors. Primary focus is driving performance, operational excellence, and strategic execution across the K-12 Schools Facilities Management line of business.

Scope: This position leads facility service delivery operations across all locations. This includes administration, budgets, facilities operations and maintenance (O&M), emergency preparedness, capital projects and construction, repair and replacement (R&R), renovations and modernization (R&M), space planning, asset management, and related infrastructure initiatives

Performance: Establishes organizational expectations, strategic goals, and key performance indicators that drive accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Evaluates performance using data-driven insights. Develop, guide and support team professional advancement.

Relationship Management: Communicates effectively with employees, leadership, and the public through multiple channels, fostering engagement, managing expectations, and elevating awareness of the critical work performed. Ensure regional directors are aligned with institutional priorities while delivering measurable value.

Advising: As a trusted advisor, guide school leadership on facilities, capital planning, real estate portfolio development and management, maintenance, and property infrastructure, presenting recommendations that support priorities, financial stewardship, and customer satisfaction.

Compliance: With the support of the office of General Counsel, Ensures compliance with all applicable internal and external rules, regulations, guidelines, and contractual requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree, Professional Engineer (PE) license and APPA CEFP Credential,
• Facility Manager or Project Management Certification and Lean Six Sigma Certification
• 7 years of division P&L leadership including operations, capital projects, property management for K-12 schools
• Significant leadership, strategy development & performance management experience
• Sophisticated relationship management and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated record of performance improvement
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships at all levels
• Leads by example by exhibiting respect, collaboration, adaptability