Senior Director, Facilities

Senior Director, Facilities JobID: 847

Position Type:

Operations/Senior Director, Facilities

Date Posted:

5/28/2026

Location:

Camden City School District

Closing Date:

06/04/2026

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CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Senior Director, Facilities

Position Summary

The Senior Director, Facilities administers facilities development, repair services as well as support services through multiple related divisions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university as define by NJSA 18A or equivalent work experieince in engineering, facilities management and/or architecture
• At least 5 years of full-time work experience in facilities operations
• New Jersey Certificate of Educational Facilities Management or written commitment to obtain the CEFM within 24 months of employment with the District
• A valid driver's license as well as current insurance and vehicle with valid registration
• Required criminal history background check, physical, and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree with equivalent experience and Master's degree preferred.
• A NJ Black Seal or higher preferred
• A five years senior management experience of a large scale multi-site facilities operation over 1 million square feet, preferably in a major educational institution. Includes facility maintenance, design and construction, planning, budgeting, staffing, union negotiations and contract administration, custodial services and life safety. Experience in supervising and managing skill trades is highly preferred.

Core Responsibilities

Major responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Under the direction of School Business Administrator, plans, directs and controls implementation of district policies and procedures governing the operation of the following areas:
• School Based Facilities Maintenance
• Project Control
• Facilities Support
• Design and Construction
• Planning and Finance
• Direct through Facilities Managers and other district staff the following functions:
• Lead and manage general housekeeping and HVAC operations in the schools and buildings, as well as the other district owned/rented properties
• Develop and implement programs will enhance the physical image and aesthetics of the Camden City School District
• Develop and plan policies of the department in order to provide effective service to the goals of the Camden City School District
• Lead and manage development of practices and procedures which will ensure that physical development and rehabilitation projects are timely, initiated and completed through proper fiscal planning, scheduling and follow-up
• Coordinate activities involving school design construction and planning to convert educational specifications and concepts into learning facilities
• Coordinate efficient and effective processing requests for facilities support
• Lead and manage repair and maintenance of structures, grounds, equipment and facilities of the schools and administrative offices of the district
• Oversee programs for elimination of potential hazards to students, staff and property
• Advise School Business Administrator on departmental matters
• Ensure fiscal accountability of the department
• Maintain harmonious relationships between divisions within the department in order to ensure maximum productivity
• Complete are necessary facility reporting to the NJ DOE as necessary which will include, the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan, M-1 form, Long Range Facility Plan, Lead Monitoring Plan and posting, Annual School Facilities Evaluation form, AHERA Asbestos Plan and updates, change of use classroom forms among other required facilities reports.
• Direct all facilities staff during weather-related and other emergency operations for day or evening shift, as assigned
• Will be required to report on-site during weather-related and other closings, emergencies during any part of the day or night, and on the weekends, as necessary
• Participate in employment of Division Managers and other key personnel in conjunction with the Division of Talent and Labor Relations
• Participate in collective bargaining sessions, as requested
• Negotiate, in conjunction with district counsel, leasing of properties
• Maintain liaison to district administration, community organizations, staff and business community at large in order to ensure maximum delivery and services
• Identify and implement facility related cost saving opportunities, including proactively soliciting proposals from vendors for facility related services
• Monitor and control monthly expenses for related expenditures against budget
• Lead emergency response
• Evaluate all facilities staff or assign a designee approved by the School Business Administrator
• Supports projects and initiatives in other divisions and departments throughout CCSD on an as-needed basis
• Performs other duties as assigned by the School Business Administrator or designee

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Proven ability to supervise and lead facilities management according to best practices for large urban multi-site properties
• Familiarity with New Jersey law and policy relevant to providing facilities and custodial services in school districts
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify challenges and actively work to solutions
• Knowledge of management of affiliated union staff members to ensure positive working relationships and work outcomes
• Superb written and oral communication and facilitation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships with school leaders, colleagues and stakeholders
• Ability to make data-driven and evidence-based decisions through understanding the administrative processes of researching, planning, organizing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating for the wide variety of programs, processes and projects related to a school district facilities function
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) as well as School-Dude
• Perform all duties and assignments in a courteous and cooperative manner, while adhering to high standards of workmanship, cleanliness and safety
• Exceptional customer service orientation, including ability to establish and maintain successful relationships with the educational community; maintain confidentiality as required and appropriate

Terms of Employment

Twelve-month position. Salary, benefits, and conditions of employment shall be in accordance with Board policy and applicable agreements.

Evaluation

Performance shall be evaluated annually in accordance with Board policy, administrative regulations, and district leadership procedures.

Reports To: School Business Administrator

Supervises:

Work Year: Twelve (12) Months

Classification: Non-Affiliated

Minimum Starting Salary: $120,000.00

Maximum Starting Salary: $150,000.00

Residency Requirement

Under New Jersey's "New Jersey First Act" (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7), all employees of New Jersey public school districts must maintain bona fide New Jersey residency as a condition of employment. Candidates must already reside in New Jersey or establish residency within the required timeframe after hire. Current employees who were hired on or before September 1, 2011 are exempt from this requirement and may continue to reside outside the state. In limited circumstances, applicants may request a residency waiver through the state's Employee Residency Review Committee if they can demonstrate critical need or hardship; approval is not guaranteed.

THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

(Pending availability of funds and Superintendent's approval)