Lead, Renovations & Facilities

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running the largest, fastest-growing, and highest-performing network of public charter schools in New York City takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure each child in NYC has access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through the doors of one of our 57 schools in NYC a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.

Success Academy’s mission is to reimagine public education. From the classroom to the halls of government, this means finding profoundly different approaches to how to deliver a high-quality education at scale. We re-conceive every aspect of school design, from writing rigorous new curricula to drawing regularly on the advances in technology and business that are transforming every sector except education.

We now need a results-driven Lead to join our Renovations and Facilities Team. Reporting to the Head of Renovations and Facilities, the Lead will lead and oversee the management, maintenance, and renovation of facilities across the Success Academy Charter School Network. This role will involve managing multiple building managers, leading key initiatives, and ensuring optimal facility operations.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

• Supervise and mentor building managers across multiple sites

• Develop and implement facilities management policies and procedures

• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to staff

• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the facilities team

Renovations and Projects

• Plan, manage, and execute renovation projects within budget and timeline

• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders

• Ensure compliance with building codes and safety regulations

• Develop and maintain project documentation

Operations and Maintenance

• Oversee routine maintenance and repairs of facilities

• Implement preventative maintenance programs

• Manage vendor relationships and contracts

• Ensure efficient use of resources and budget

Strategic Planning

• Develop long-term facility plans aligned with the network's strategic goals

• Identify and implement cost-saving measures

• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices

• Prepare and present reports on facility performance and projects

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• At least 5-7 years of experience managing service providers in real estate, architecture, construction, facilities, procurement, or a related industry

• Prior experience managing multiple complex projects with unwavering deadlines

• Proven ability to successfully lead teams

• In-depth knowledge of the design process, construction & building principles and practices

• Ability to collect and analyze data and leverage the Adobe Creative Suite and other software applications to create visual and graphic displays

• Demonstrated a high level of performance in project budgeting, contract negotiations, and scheduling

• Ability to swiftly act in an environment of change and ambiguity, while partnering with the necessary stakeholders and managing communication and change management

• Direct experience working with governmental partners such as the Department of Education (Division of School Facilities), the School Construction Authority, the Department of Buildings, and the Department of Transportation

• Ability to successfully develop project plans that forecast challenges and reflect a strong understanding of SA’s operational school model

• Demonstrated a high level of performance in project budgeting, contract negotiations, and scheduling.Ability to swiftly take action in an environment of change and ambiguity, while partnering with the necessary stakeholders and managing communication and change management

• Experience balancing competing demands and priorities in planning, managing, and executing key facilities issues

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills

• Excellent project management abilities

• Knowledge of building codes and regulations

• Budgeting and financial management skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

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