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
