What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Director position at The Budd Group?
They say a great leader builds a great foundation. Step up as our next Facilities Director and build the future!
Position Summary
At The Budd Group, we build long-term partnerships by delivering exceptional facility solutions with a foundation of integrity. We operate as a God-honoring company, dedicated to developing our people, lifting up our local communities, and maintaining safe, thriving environments for the institutions that trust us.
What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities
As our Facilities Director, you will serve as the premier Facilities Manager on campus, leading the overall operations, physical plant management, and administrative functions for a historic facility environment across three closely located facilities.
Position Summary
- Pay: Competitive Salary.
- Location: On-site: Thole Street, Norfolk, VA)
- Schedule: Full-Time, Day shift; requires 24/7 availability to respond to emergency facilities calls
- Travel: Local travel only (0% overnight) using school-provided vehicles to visit 3 local campuses weekly
- Requirements: Bachelor’s degree 5 years of experience as a Facilities Manager or Maintenance Director; strong HVAC, electrical, or plumbing background
- Benefits & Perks: God-honoring company culture; Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, 9 Holidays, 2 Floating, 1 Volunteer Day); Medical, Dental, and Vision plans; Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance; HSA/FSA with 401(k) Match; Free Online Classes; Mental Health & Financial Support; Pay on Demand Cash Back rewards; English/Spanish learning programs
At The Budd Group, we build long-term partnerships by delivering exceptional facility solutions with a foundation of integrity. We operate as a God-honoring company, dedicated to developing our people, lifting up our local communities, and maintaining safe, thriving environments for the institutions that trust us.
What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities
As our Facilities Director, you will serve as the premier Facilities Manager on campus, leading the overall operations, physical plant management, and administrative functions for a historic facility environment across three closely located facilities.
- Directly manage, support, and mentor a hard-working team of 9 property professionals, including 6 custodial staff members and 3 structural maintenance technicians.
- Oversee campus infrastructure health, building assessments, long-term capital improvement forecasting, and routine facility project work.
- Act as the primary Maintenance Director by coordinating with local third-party vendors for specialized mechanical repairs, HVAC system preventative upkeep, plumbing, and electrical needs.
- Handle departmental accounting functions, budget processing, invoice tracking, team payroll, scheduling, and staff development logs.
- Develop back-up emergency procedures to guide your team in responding swiftly and effectively to after-hours facilities issues.
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years of successful leadership experience as a facilities manager or property plant director.
- Education: A Bachelor's degree is highly preferred.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong technical background in building maintenance—prior experience with complex commercial HVAC systems, facility plumbing, or electrical engineering is preferred.
- Leadership Style: A hands-on, supportive leadership philosophy. You are a coach who leaves the desk to support your crew whenever they need an extra set of hands.
- Communication: Exceptional customer service skills, clear organization, and professional communication skills necessary to report directly to the school CFO and Head of School.
- Physical Ability: Comfort working on your feet, walking campuses, climbing, lifting up to 25 lbs., or evaluating tight maintenance spaces.
- True Leadership Support: You will have direct support from our implementation team and regional management to train you on our systems and help you succeed.
- Community Footprint: Enjoy a stable, local leadership role operating entirely within a 25-minute radius—no overnight travel required.
- Comprehensive Care: Access to extensive medical benefits, retirement matching, and unique employee assistance perks designed to support your financial and mental well-being.