Facilities Manager

Facilities ManagerThe Brunswick School - 189 Corp - JERSEY CITY, NJ 07932OverviewSalary Range $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary Position Type Full TimeDescriptionDear Team, We are excited to announce that a Facilities Manager position is now open at The Brunswick School. If you are interested in expanding your responsibilities and contributing to the school in a new capacity, we encourage you to apply by no later than 2/9/26.We're a growing, mission-driven early childhood and elementary program dedicated to creating exceptional learning environments for children from infancy through elementary years. As we scale to serve more families across multiple campuses, we're searching for a Director of Operations & Facilities.What You'll Own and BuildOperational Excellence & Scalable SystemsDesign and continuously improve school-wide operations across all campuses — enrollment, attendance, purchasing, scheduling, records, compliance — so everything runs smoothly even as we grow rapidlyPartner with campus leaders to diagnose root causes, implement lasting solutions, and eliminate recurring chaosCreate clear, practical workflows that scale effortlessly and protect what already works beautifullyFacilities Leadership & Physical EnvironmentOwn end-to-end facilities operations: maintenance, vendor management, safety, cleanliness, emergency preparednessLead renovation, construction, and capital improvement projects from vision through ribbon-cuttingSet and maintain high standards for safe, welcoming, inspiring spaces that reflect our valuesTechnology & InfrastructureOversee all tech systems, hardware, software, networking, and vendorsDrive upgrades, security, and user-friendly implementations that make staff lives easierLead vendor selection and RFPs with sharp business judgmentPeople, Collaboration & AccountabilityPartner closely with COO, leadership, HR, finance, admissions, and food serviceSupervise operations team members with clarity, high expectations, and genuine supportDrive strong cross-departmental communication and follow-through — no silos, no dropped ballsFinancial Stewardship, Compliance & Risk ManagementManage insurance, audits, licensing, documentation, and regulatory excellenceMonitor spending, negotiate vendors, and identify cost efficiencies without cutting cornersSpot risks early and turn potential problems into prevented onesData-Driven Insight & Long-Term ThinkingBuild and maintain meaningful metrics, dashboards, and reporting for leadershipUse data to optimize staffing, space, scheduling, and purchasing decisionsQualificationsWho We're Looking ForYou're the kind of leader who:Has 5+ years of operations and/or facilities leadership in complex, multi-site environmentsHolds a Bachelor's degree (advanced degree a plus)Has experience scaling operations from a handful to dozensIs exceptionally organized and detail-oriented while never losing the big pictureThrives managing multiple priorities and timelines with calm, practical confidenceHolds people (vendors and teammates alike) to high standards with fairness and directnessCommunicates with clarity and warmth, excellent written and verbal skillsIs tech-savvy, systems-minded, and quick to learn new toolsBrings optimism, accountability, and humility to everything, you celebrate team wins, own mistakes, and constantly seek better waysIs flexible for the occasional evening/weekend needs that come with buildings and children