Senior Facilities Manager at Graded - The American School of São Paulo

Job Description:

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Primary Purpose of the Position

The Senior Facilities Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the school’s facilities, ensuring a safe, functional, and efficient environment for the school community. This professional coordinates the maintenance, electrical, civil, and operational support teams, as well as the outsourced contracts for gardening and cleaning services, ensuring service quality, meeting deadlines, and controlling costs. They plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs, manage the department’s budget, and ensure the legal compliance of the buildings.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Directly manage the maintenance, electrical, civil, and operational support teams.
• Manage outsourced contracts for gardening, cleaning, and other related services.
• Plan and execute the annual preventive and corrective maintenance schedule.
• Oversee, together with the Technical Construction Consultant, large-scale projects and interventions, ensuring alignment with quality standards, deadlines, and budget.
• Develop and control the department’s budget, including operational costs and infrastructure investments.
• Monitor the performance of vendors and contractors, ensuring the quality and efficiency of the services provided.
• Develop and track facilities performance indicators (KPIs), such as costs, response time, and operational availability.
• Keep all legal and technical building documentation up to date (e.g., fire department inspection certificate, accessibility reports, and other mandatory certifications).
• Support inspections and audits.
• Coordinate campus support activities such as events, sports, and material movement.
• Ensure a safe and appropriate physical environment for both academic and administrative activities.
• Promote the efficient use of campus spaces and resources, in alignment with other school departments.
• Lead the Facilities team, fostering people management, performance evaluation, and professional development opportunities.
• Support the Director of Business and Operations in strategic decisions related to infrastructure and investments.
• Maintain effective communication with various departments, including academic areas, to ensure operational alignment and support for school activities

Certifications and Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Experience

Mínimo de 10 anos de experiência em gestão de facilities, manutenção predial ou áreas correlatas

Previous experience in the education sector or in complex service institutions- Desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficiency in English.

Strong leadership skills and ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.

Experience in budgeting, planning, and cost control.

Knowledge of safety, environmental, and building maintenance standards.

Job Info:

• Company: Graded - The American School of São Paulo
• Position: Senior Facilities Manager
• Work Location: São Paulo
• Country: BR

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