Job Title:         Director of Facilities

Job Type:        Full-Time, 12-Month

Department:    Operations

Reports to:       Head of School

Salary:              Commensurate with educational background and experience

Position Overview

The Cambridge School continues to grow and is seeking a Director of Facilities, a multi-skilled individual, responsible for managing the long-term strategy, planning, design and construction of our future campus. This directorlevel position requires proven experience in the facility planning, design and construction field; strong analytical and technical skills for developing strategic plans; the ability to scope, schedule and budget projects; and to manage the full design and construction process to bring a wide variety of facility projects to completion.

Essential Functions

Planning

• Research and synthesize the qualitative and quantitative programming needs for TCS over the next 10-15 years into a comprehensive Facilities Plan document/database that identifies:
  • Facilities constraints and optimal timing for implementation of next steps
  • Alternative on-site and off-site solutions that facilitate occupancy for timely program growth
  • Projected implementation schedules, project budgets and cash flow
  • Strategic plan for acquisition of land and future building of the TCS campus

Project Implementation

• Implement Facilities Plan as directed by Head of School
  • Employ analytical and negotiating skills in managing the selection, contracting and performance of all consultants, including architects, land-use consultants, lawyers, accountants, tenants, insurance personnel, contractors and vendors
  • Review drawings, specifications and submittals in detail to ensure conformance with program goals
  • Interface with the city and other agency officials to facilitate necessary approvals , as needed
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously and see through to completion
  • Follow through on all aspects of action items that arise from meetings

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience minimum in the planning, design and construction industry
• Additional 5+ years’ experience in facilities and project management position
• Broad business experience
• Able to read, understand and explain building plans and complex legal documents
• Proven leadership skills
• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills; able to synthesize complex ideas and plans into simple and understandable terms
• Effective time and project management skills.