Director of Facilities

Director of Facility Operations

The Director of Facility Operations provides strategic leadership and comprehensive oversight of the 65-acre Friends Academy campus. This role is a vital leadership position dedicated to ensuring the physical environment serves as a premier foundation for the school's Quaker mission and educational excellence. The Director is responsible for the long-term stewardship of campus assets through data-driven planning, sustainable practices, and high-level project management.

Position Start Date: Immediately

Location: Friends Academy (Locust Valley, NY)

Expected Salary Range: $160,000 – $190,000

Responsibilities

• Asset Stewardship: Develop and execute a strategic campus optimization plan that enhances the student learning environment and maximizes long-term asset value.
• Capital Planning: Lead the development of long-range master plans, conceptual designs, and capital outlay requirements to ensure the campus evolves with modern pedagogical needs.
• Infrastructure Design: Coordinate the high-level design, planning, and construction of buildings and physical infrastructure to support a diverse Pre-K through 12th-grade community.
• Predictive Operations: Utilize Brightly (CMMS) and Building Automation/Energy Management Systems for data-driven decision-making and predictive maintenance modeling.
• Financial Strategy: Develop and manage the annual operating budget, capital equipment purchases, and project budgets with a focus on strategic ROI and fiscal responsibility.
• Strategic Partnerships: Lead vendor partnership management and high-level contract negotiations to ensure the school receives superior value and service quality.
• Organizational Liaison: Serve as the primary liaison to public utility, environmental, and energy agencies to align campus operations with broader community and regulatory standards.
• Sustainability Leadership: Oversee the development of utility management and carbon footprint reduction programs.
• Land Management: Deliver excellence in landscaping, athletic field maintenance, and pesticide management to preserve the aesthetic and functional value of the 65-acre campus.
• Safety Excellence: Foster a "culture of excellence" in campus safety, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local codes (OSHA, AHERA, etc.) while exceeding standard safety protocols.
• Risk Mitigation: Serve as a core member of the Incident Command and Emergency Management Teams, ensuring long-term campus resilience.
• Culture Building: Foster a collaborative, professional environment for Facilities, Grounds, and Landscaping teams.
• Diverse Team Leadership: Directly lead and motivate diverse teams, including custodial services, skilled trades, and contracted personnel.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a strategic resource for the Director of Finance, Operations and Strategic Projects, and maintain transparent communication with the broader school constituency.

Qualifications

• Academic Background: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, preferably in Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Facilities, or Construction Management.
• Professional Tenure: At least 5 years of experience in facility/property management or plant engineering (preferably in an educational setting), with a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Technical Mastery: Personal experience in at least two technical trades (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or mechanical).
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of building systems, safety regulations, and environmental health issues.
• Software Proficiency: Demonstrated experience with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel and Word).
• Systems Management: Experience operating CMMS software (Brightly) and Building Automation/Energy Management Systems.
• Analytical Tools: Familiarity with database management, data input, and MS Project is preferred.

Additional Pay Information

Offered salary rates for this position are determined based on applicant qualifications, experience, education, and the specific needs, aspects, operational considerations, and requirements of the facility serviced.

EEO Statement

CSG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work for a culturally inclusive team. We offer equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, ethnicity, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, political opinions or affiliations, veteran status, or other legally protected classes. HCSG also complies with applicable state and local laws and federal law requirements that govern nondiscrimination in every location where we operate.