Director of Facilities

Overview

Job Title: Director of Facility Operations 

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Position Start Date: Immediately 

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

Location: Friends Academy (Locust Valley, NY)

 

Executive Summary

 

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.

Pay Rate

USD $160,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.

Available Benefits for All Employees

• Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, Dental, and Vision

• Free Telemedicine Services* on Day 1

• Paid Holidays & Vacation 

• 401 (k)

• Get paid when you need it with PNC EarnedIt

• Financial Wellness Support from PNC Workplace Banking

• Free Prescription Discount Program

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Training & Development Opportunities

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

 

 

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Responsibilities

 

Strategic Campus Optimization

 

• 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.

 

Data-Driven Leadership & Business Operations

 

• 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.

 

Environmental & Grounds Stewardship

 

• 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, Risk Management & Culture

 

• 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.

 

Leadership & Team Development

 

• 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 con