Director of Facilities, Procurement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the daily condition, safety, and operational uptime of over 100 schools located across 14 states.

• Supervise preventive maintenance, significant repairs, inspections, and manage Service Channel/CMMS work orders.

• Set network standards, which include a target for completing work orders within one week.

• Lead the response to urgent and emergency building issues.

• Decrease the incidence of repeat failures by transitioning from emergency repairs to planned maintenance strategies.

• Maintain comprehensive asset inventories that include roofs, HVAC systems, playgrounds, parking lots, flooring, kitchen facilities, life safety equipment, and building envelopes.

• Develop annual and multi-year capital plans and make informed decisions regarding repairs versus replacements.

• Execute approved projects within the defined scope, timeline, and budget, aligned with the school calendar.

• Assist in facilities diligence and integration for newly acquired or established schools.

• Create purchasing processes, conduct competitive bidding, negotiate national contracts, and manage the list of approved vendors.

• Monitor savings, cost avoidance, spend management, and vendor performance metrics.

• Mentor and lead two Facilities Managers.

• Provide monthly scorecards and quarterly budget reports to the CFO.

• Collaborate with School Leaders on licensing, fire and life safety regulations, health standards, ADA compliance, and building code adherence.

• Act as the facilities partner for Regional Directors and School Leaders, training them on protocols, hazard identification, and budget management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in facilities management, procurement, or multi-site operations.

• At least 5 years in leadership roles overseeing multi-site, multi-state operations and field teams.

• Demonstrated success in procurement, including managing bids, negotiating contracts, consolidating vendor relationships, and achieving measurable savings.

• Experience managing a repair and maintenance budget alongside a multi-site capital plan.

• Strong skills in forecasting and executive-level reporting.

• Knowledgeable in HVAC, roofing, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.

• Familiarity with CMMS/work-order platforms and purchasing or accounts payable systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• A valid driver's license is required.

• Must be able to pass a motor vehicle background check.

• Willingness to travel 40–50% and respond to after-hours emergencies.

• A safety-first mindset, ownership attitude, ability to make calm decisions under pressure, effective communication skills, and a growth-oriented perspective.

• Bonus: Experience in educational institutions, childcare, healthcare, retail, or other multi-site, private equity-backed environments.

• Bonus: Knowledge of licensed childcare or educational regulatory requirements.

• Bonus: Hands-on experience with Service Channel.

• Bonus: Experience in building a preferred-vendor network across various markets.

• Bonus: Possession of CFM, FMP, CPSM, or CPP credentials.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.