Senior Facilities & Renovations Project Lead

Success Academy Charter Schools; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One Health & Wellness benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer 3

Paid time off & holidays

Cellphone stipend

Job summary

Success Academy Charter Schools is seeking a Senior Specialist, Renovations & Facilities, to lead multi-year facilities plans and capital projects across the NYC portfolio. You will manage scope, timelines, and coordination with architects, engineers, and government agencies to ensure adherence to design standards and safety codes.

The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on project management, including budgeting and vendor management, to support SA’s instructional environments and

Qualifications

• 5 to 7+ years of experience managing service providers and complex initiatives in real estate, architecture, construction, facilities, or procurement.
• Direct experience working with NYC governmental agencies, including DOE, SCA, DOB, and DOT.
• End-to-end project management including budgeting, contract negotiation, scheduling, zoning, and feasibility studies under tight deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Project Management Excellence, Stakeholder Management, Agility, and Strategic Vision demonstrated in prior roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee multi-year facilities plans and needs assessments across the school portfolio.
• Lead end-to-end capital improvement and renovation projects with scope, floor plan updates, and timelines.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external providers to secure alignment and sign-offs.
• Conduct due diligence for acquisitions and navigate approvals with NYC agencies.
• Oversee maintenance operations, track budgets, manage contracts, and maintain COI docs.

Skills

PM experience

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Zoning & codes

Construction management

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facility Management/Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management/Business Administration

Job description

Success Academy Charter Schools is seeking a Senior Specialist, Renovations & Facilities, to lead multi-year facilities plans and capital projects across the NYC portfolio. You will manage scope, timelines, and coordination with architects, engineers, and government agencies to ensure adherence to design standards and safety codes.

The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on project management, including budgeting and vendor management, to support SA’s instructional environments and