Head Start Facilities & Transportation Manager

Save the Children; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Save the Children in Tennessee seeks a Manager of Facilities and Transportation to oversee safe facilities and vehicles for Head Start/Early Head Start programs. You will ensure compliance with licensing, leases, and safety standards, while coordinating with the Program Director and site supervisors.

You will lead testing, maintenance, and safety inspections, manage bids, supervise staff, and ensure budgets, training, and procurement support program operations and child safety.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Davis-Bacon documentation requirements.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Ability to develop and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lead, asbestos, mold, and air quality testing.
• Develop, implement and evaluate facility and transport systems.
• Maintain fire and security alarm systems.
• Conduct regular health and safety inspections of sites and playgrounds.
• Ensure licenses, permits, and inspections are current.
• Oversee budgeting, purchasing, and inventory for facilities.

Skills

Davis-Bacon knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Save the Children in Tennessee seeks a Manager of Facilities and Transportation to oversee safe facilities and vehicles for Head Start/Early Head Start programs. You will ensure compliance with licensing, leases, and safety standards, while coordinating with the Program Director and site supervisors.

You will lead testing, maintenance, and safety inspections, manage bids, supervise staff, and ensure budgets, training, and procurement support program operations and child safety.