Director of Facilities

Director Of Facilities

Birmingham Public Schools is seeking a Director of Facilities for the 2026-27 school year. This is a full-time, 12-month position. Review of applications will begin July 17. The Facilities Director oversees daily upkeep of and long-term improvements to school district facilities to create safe and reliable learning environments for district students and staff. This includes facility maintenance, capital improvements, custodial services, and groundskeeping. The Director oversees the work of over 90 district employees.

Qualifications: Required • Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Minimum of five years of progressively responsible facilities or operations management experience • Experience supervising staff, including establishing job responsibilities, performance management, and employee discipline when required. • Demonstrated success in developing and monitoring budgets and performing cost analysis. • Experience managing competitive procurement and bidding, and administering contracts. • Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment, a collaborative leadership style, and competent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word), and/or Google equivalents, with willingness to learn additional district systems.