Director of Facilities Operations (K-12 Integrated Facilities Management)

Location: Vincennes, Indiana
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Director
Experience Required: 10+ Years
Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Director of Facilities Operations to lead Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) across a multi-building K-12 educational campus in Vincennes, Indiana. This executive leadership role is responsible for directing all facilities operations, maintenance, custodial services, grounds management, capital improvement projects, and operational budgets while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-performing learning environments.

The ideal candidate is a strategic yet hands-on facilities leader with extensive experience managing complex institutional facilities, leading renovation and construction projects, overseeing preventive and reactive maintenance programs, and building strong relationships with executive stakeholders.

This position requires an accomplished professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, excels at operational leadership, and has a proven record of managing diverse facilities teams across multiple buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) operations across multiple educational facilities.
• Direct facility maintenance operations including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, utilities, building systems, and infrastructure.
• Manage comprehensive custodial services, grounds maintenance, landscaping, athletic fields, and synthetic turf maintenance.
• Develop and oversee preventive maintenance programs while ensuring timely execution of reactive repairs.
• Serve as the primary facilities leader for district administration and senior leadership, providing proactive communication and operational updates.
• Lead renovation, capital improvement, and construction projects while serving as the owner's representative throughout planning, execution, and project closeout.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Develop and manage departmental operating budgets, capital expenditures, and overall P&L performance.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and supervise facilities managers, supervisors, skilled trades personnel, custodial staff, and contractors.
• Establish performance standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives across all facility operations.
• Implement operational best practices that improve efficiency, reliability, customer satisfaction, and asset longevity.
• Manage vendor contracts, procurement activities, and service agreements.
• Support emergency response planning and after-hours operational needs when necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive facilities operations experience.
• Minimum of 5 years leading facilities management teams in a leadership or director-level capacity.
• Demonstrated success managing Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) programs across multiple buildings or campuses.
• Extensive experience overseeing:
  • HVAC systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Plumbing systems
  • Utilities
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Reactive maintenance
  • Building infrastructure
• Proven experience managing custodial operations and grounds maintenance, including athletic fields and synthetic turf.
• Strong project management experience leading renovation and construction projects as the owner's representative.
• Experience coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Demonstrated financial leadership including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and P&L management.
• Experience hiring, mentoring, and leading multidisciplinary facilities teams.

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following environments are strongly preferred:

• K-12 School Districts
• Educational Campuses
• Higher Education
• Municipal Facilities
• Government Facilities
• Healthcare Campuses
• Large Corporate Campuses
• Institutional Facilities
• Integrated Facilities Management (IFM)
• Property Management Organizations

Preferred Skills

• Integrated Facilities Management (IFM)
• Facilities Operations Leadership
• Building Maintenance
• Facilities Engineering
• Preventive Maintenance
• Reactive Maintenance
• HVAC Systems
• Electrical Systems
• Plumbing Systems
• Utilities Management
• Custodial Operations
• Grounds Maintenance
• Synthetic Turf Maintenance
• Athletic Field Operations
• Capital Projects
• Building Renovations
• Construction Management
• Owner's Representative
• Vendor Management
• Contractor Management
• Budget Administration
• P&L Management
• Procurement
• Regulatory Compliance
• OSHA Compliance
• Safety Programs
• Asset Management
• Team Leadership
• Performance Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Strategic Planning

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a comprehensive facilities operation serving a multi-building educational environment. You'll play a critical leadership role in maintaining exceptional learning facilities while overseeing major capital projects, operational excellence, and long-term strategic initiatives.

If you're a collaborative facilities leader with strong technical expertise, operational discipline, and a passion for delivering outstanding facility performance, we encourage you to apply.

Important Information

• Location: Vincennes, Indiana (On-site)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Relocation Assistance: Not Available
• Visa Sponsorship: Not Available