Facilities Director

We are looking for an experienced Facilities Director to oversee all building related work, planning and budgets. Reporting to the Executive Director you will be responsible for preserving the good condition of the infrastructure and ensure that the facilities are safe, compliant with local building codes, regulations and laws, and functioning well. You will oversee and manage significant building-wide renovations, working with architects, construction managers, and outside vendors.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter who can identify and anticipate facility and personnel needs. Candidate will be extremely well organized, able to lead and work with a wide variety of people, and able to optimize the use of space and equipment while controlling operating costs.

We are an iconic art school in a well-used landmarked building in Central Manhattan, with approximately 1,500 students/day in attendance 7 days/week, operating from 8am to 9pm. We are planning to undergo a major HVAC overhaul and other renovations in the next 2-3 years. Experience with old buildings, renovations, and heavily-used facilities will set a candidate apart from the rest of the pool.

• Manage building maintenance and facilities staff.
• Oversee the functioning of all building systems including electrical, mechanical, fire safety, plumbing and waste management.
• Develop and manage facilities budget and approve contracts.
• Mitigate risk by managing the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards.
• Implement and ensure compliance with facilities policies and safety procedures.
• Manage maintenance and security staff and contractors involved in facility projects and delivery of services.
• Manages regular preventive maintenance on all building systems
• Plan and manage unique cleaning requirements and other maintenance schedules.
• Assess need/timing/budgets for repairs or renovations to building and equipment.
• Plan and coordinate all installations and refurbishments. (HVAC, telecommunications, electricity, etc.)
• Ensures that responses to all facility work orders are completed in a timely manner and efficiency
• Review utilities consumption and strive to minimize costs.

• Work with faculty and staff to help forecast studio space, equipment, furniture needs.
• Work with faculty to accommodate unique lighting, storage and power needs in studios.
• Establish and maintain best practices for use of relevant hazardous materials.

• Plan for major HVAC overhaul and other renovations, including swing space, while minimizing disruptions to overall class programming.
• Work with architects, contracts & contractors, construction managers.

• Six to Eight years’ experience in facilities management with at least 2+ year’s as a Facilities Director.
• Well versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices.
• Experience with managing and coordinating significant building-wide renovations and working with architects, construction managers, outside vendors.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills and good analytical/critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• BSc/BA in facility management, engineering, business administration or relevant field.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CFM) will be an advantage.
• Interest in art and art making is a big plus