Director of Facilities Management
The Position
The Director of Facilities Management is responsible for overseeing the functionality, comfort, efficiency, safety, and compliance of the school site. This includes the inspections, maintenance, and preventative maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, life safety, plumbing, and waste management components of the facility. Additionally, the Director is responsible for design, direction, and implementation of all campus projects, overseeing and managing the expansion of campus services and management of transportation operations. The Director of Facilities Management will work in close collaboration with the events coordinator and committee to ensure set up, scheduling, staffing, and breakdown of all school events.
The Director of Facilities Management leads and manages the facilities and transportation teams and personnel. The Director reports to the President and serves on the Executive Leadership Team and other appropriate committees.
This is a twelve-month, exempt position with expectations of working additional hours as needed, including evenings and weekends, to support all school needs. The Director of Facilities is also expected to be on call for all facility/natural disaster-based situations.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Engineering, Business Administration or Related Field
Certified Facility Manager (CFM) certificate preferred.
Excellent project management skills, including knowledge in project management processes and structures and ability to prepare sequential and concurrent plans for multiple projects.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Fiscal and budgetary experience, including ability to manage large operating and capital budgets.
Experience with managing work order ticketing system.
Major Areas of Responsibility
Safety and Compliance
Preventative Maintenance Scheduling
Capital Forecasting Projections
Energy Conservation Efforts
Fleet Management
Events Management
General Operations and Maintenance
Management of 3rd Party Vendor Relationships
Project Management for Expansion of Services
Campus Security
Budget Management
General Landscape and Athletic Field Management
Oversight of HVAC, Door, Lighting and Camera Based Systems
Management of Campus Key System
Resource Management
Strategic Planning
Overall management of facilities and transportation teams and staff members, including mentoring, training, supervision, and professional development of personnel.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Exceptional leadership, managerial, and organizational skills
Knowledge of access control systems and designs
Strong analytical skills
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
General knowledge of occupancy, operations and maintenance, and risk management
Knowledge of BAS door, HVAC, and lighting control systems.
Compensation
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and a comprehensive benefits package will be provided.
To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following materials to :
Cover letter including salary requirement.
Current resume
Annotated list of professional references with contact information. References will be contacted only with prior approval.
About Holy Cross School
Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, Holy Cross School, traces its history to 1849 and is the only Catholic, PreK - 12th grade, all boys' educational institution in Louisiana. Our development of boys to men centers on our overall educational philosophy in building the whole man: Mind and Heart, Body and Soul. Serving students in grades PreK - 12th grade, the Holy Cross School experience provides character and leadership development, unsurpassed facilities, exceptional arts, unequalled advanced placement opportunities, and a highly competitive athletics program.