Executive Director of Facilities and Capital Planning

Executive Director of Facilities and Capital Planning Job ID: 5513357 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jan 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description The individual in this role will also be responsible for managing the district’s maintenance and custodial budget, ensuring contracted maintenance and custodial activities meet standards of high‑quality and are appropriately delivered. We are looking for a seasoned facilities leader to meet the ambitious goals set forth by the district.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as Lead and In‑House Expert on District Facilities Serve as the district’s lead responsible for developing a vision for the district’s facilities aligned to the Superintendent’s educational vision for the district; Evaluate the governance and management of facilities as needed to ensure the educational vision of the district is the primary priority of capital planning; Ensure that the district’s facilities are appropriately managed and coordinated in conjunction with the city. Lead District Capital and Long‑Term Facilities Planning Serve as the district’s primary lead and expert on facilities, maintenance, and oversight of the development and execution of the city‑led capital planning process; Develop space planning scenarios/configurations, as new projects roll out requiring different uses of school space and as the district’s needs for swing space continue to evolve; Work collaboratively with district academic leaders to ensure that the district’s capital plan supports broader district academic goals; Assist in regular assessments of the district footprint, together with demographers where appropriate, to inform decisions about facilities; Drive community engagement efforts to ensure that the Providence school community is informed of and provides meaningful input into the district’s capital plan. Oversee District‑Occupied Facilities On an ongoing basis, conduct site visits and otherwise evaluate the quality and condition of all district‑occupied facilities; On an ongoing basis, develop remediation and/or improvement plans for issues flagged during evaluation of district‑occupied facilities; On an ongoing basis, ensure accountability over school managers who occupy district‑occupied facilities and do not comply with maintenance expectations and or other facility use expectations; Maintain relationships with relevant contractors; Assemble and maintain school building maintenance schedules, in partnership with the city; Visit school buildings to assess facility needs and monitor ongoing projects. Manage District’s Maintenance and Custodial Services Ensure the district’s maintenance and custodial budget is appropriately allocated, and project‑manage the provision of any contracted maintenance or custodial services; Ensure maintenance and custodial contracts deliver on intended contractual outcomes and provide a high‑quality, clean learning environment; Lead the negotiation and development of new contracted services as necessary. Management Of Facilities Intergovernmental Relations Partner/coordinate with the state School Building Authority and the City of Providence’s Department of Public Property regarding school construction‑related activities, as described above; Coordinate with external partners, including City Hall and community‑based organizations, to align efforts citywide; Strengthen systems for managing all of the above. Education, Training, and Experience Certified Educational Facilities Manager through an industry‑accepted certification offered at a regionally accredited institution of higher education or an approved post‑secondary institution located within or outside Rhode Island; or College degree in a field related to facilities management; Minimum of 10 years of supervisory experience in construction, facilities management, or related fields. Minimum Qualifications Standards Knowledge, Skills, and Mindsets Required Deep belief in the capacity of all students to achieve at high levels; Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse set of partners and stakeholders to drive transformative change within and outside of an organization; Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job; Proven ability to motivate staff/contractors to produce projects on time and within budget; Excellent interpersonal skills, including effective communication with multiple stakeholders across a complex ecosystem, including school leaders, administrators, colleagues, parents, contractors, and other Providence stakeholders; Excellent presentation skills, coupled with experience presenting to senior management, board‑level staff, and/or elected officials; Available outside business hours, as needed, for meetings and project‑specific tasks. Technical Qualifications Knowledge of capital budgeting, contract practices, procurement, and construction regulations; Familiarity with state environmental regulations related to school buildings; Certified Educational Facilities Manager (see Education, Training, and Experience). EEO Statement Providence Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is actively seeking to increase minority recruitment among its administrators and teaching staff. PSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status. All programs are open to all individuals, regardless of their race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status. Position type: Full‑Time Salary: $134,787 to $151,290 Per Year #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education