Director of Facilities & Capital Projects

Position Summary

The Director of Facilities & Capital Projects provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the school’s physical infrastructure and built environment. This role is responsible for maintaining safe, efficient, and well-functioning campus facilities while leading long-range capital planning, major renovation projects, and stewardship of institutional assets.

The Director ensures that daily maintenance operations align with long-term campus planning priorities and supports the school’s mission through effective management of facilities resources and capital investments. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial & Operations Officer (CFOO).

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of all building maintenance operations across all locations.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to ensure safe and reliable facility operations.
• Supervise grounds maintenance operations, including landscaping, athletic fields support, and seasonal campus needs.
• Ensure facilities operate in compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and implement operational standards and performance expectations for facilities staff. 

Utilities & Infrastructure Management

• Oversee campus utilities systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and energy infrastructure.
• Monitor and analyze utility usage and identify opportunities for operational efficiency and cost management.
• Support sustainability and energy management initiatives where appropriate.

Capital Planning & Project Management

• Lead planning and execution of capital improvement and renovation projects.
• Collaborate with school leadership on long-range facilities planning and prioritization of capital investments.
• Manage relationships with architects, engineers, contractors, and external consultants.
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and quality control throughout project lifecycles.
• Provide regular reporting on capital project status and financial performance.

Deferred Maintenance & Asset Stewardship

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive deferred maintenance plan.
• Align maintenance planning with institutional budgeting and long-term financial strategy.
• Maintain accurate facilities condition data to support capital forecasting.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Oversee procurement and management of facilities-related vendors and service contracts.
• Lead competitive bidding processes and contract evaluations.
• Ensure vendor performance meets institutional expectations for quality and service.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervise facilities and grounds personnel.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, and service.
• Establish clear workflows, maintenance standards, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate closely with Auxiliary Services leadership to support school programming needs.