Senior Facilities Leader — Multi-Site Strategy & CapEx

KIPP Team and Family (KIPP New Jersey & KIPP Miami); Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Generous time-off policy

Parental leave up to 12 weeks

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

KIPP TEAM & Family requires a Managing Director of Facilities to set vision and multi-year strategy for Newark, Camden, Paterson and Miami. You will lead RFMs, drive CapEx planning, and collaborate with Real Estate, Finance and school leaders to support growth to 15,000 students by 2030.

The role reports to the COO’s leadership team and demands a data‑driven, cross‑functional approach to maintain safe, high‑performing facilities across regions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in facilities management or related fields with multi-site experience.
• Track record delivering capital programs on time and on budget.
• 5+ years in procurement and vendor management with cost control.

Responsibilities

• Set network-wide facilities standards and vision.
• Lead multi-year facilities strategy and CapEx planning.
• Manage regional facilities managers and performance.
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Finance and school leaders.
• Ensure safety, life-safety compliance and standards.

Skills

Facilities leadership

CapEx planning

Vendor management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

CMMS

Job description

KIPP TEAM & Family requires a Managing Director of Facilities to set vision and multi-year strategy for Newark, Camden, Paterson and Miami. You will lead RFMs, drive CapEx planning, and collaborate with Real Estate, Finance and school leaders to support growth to 15,000 students by 2030.

The role reports to the COO’s leadership team and demands a data‑driven, cross‑functional approach to maintain safe, high‑performing facilities across regions.