Facilities Director, School District: Projects & Budgets

Richmond Public Schools; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond Public Schools is seeking a Director of Facility Services to provide strategic leadership, overseeing maintenance, construction, and capital improvement programs across the district. The role requires directing budgets, ensuring safety and compliance, and leading over 200 staff including managers and trades personnel.

The position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and focuses on optimizing facilities, coordinating with authorities, and maintaining high-quality learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, construction, or maintenance operations, including at least five (5) years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• OSHA and safety compliance training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and directs all facility operations, including maintenance, construction, renovation, and capital improvement projects across the district.
• Develops and implements strategic goals and operational plans for the Facilities Department to ensure efficiency, sustainability, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Manages a multi-million dollar facilities budget to ensure responsible, efficient, and prioritized use of limited operational dollars to maximize the quality of facilities in the division.
• Supervises and evaluates or supports across teams over 200 assigned personnel including managers, supervisors, and skilled trades staff; recommends hiring, transfers, promotions, and disciplinary actions as appropriate.
• Provides leadership for the district’s construction management and maintenance operations, including project design, bidding, contract management, and construction oversight.

Skills

Facilities management

Construction management

Budget development

Contract administration

Leadership

Safety compliance

Regulatory compliance

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Richmond Public Schools is seeking a Director of Facility Services to provide strategic leadership, overseeing maintenance, construction, and capital improvement programs across the district. The role requires directing budgets, ensuring safety and compliance, and leading over 200 staff including managers and trades personnel.

The position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and focuses on optimizing facilities, coordinating with authorities, and maintaining high-quality learning