Operations Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Oversees non-academic operations of a 55-acre, multi-building independent school, ensuring smooth, safe, and compliant daily campus functioning.

Manages facilities planning, preventive maintenance, capital renewal budgets, work orders, vendor coordination, and long-term asset lifecycle planning.

Collaborates with academic, athletics, food service, technology, and security teams to support programs and ensure strong operational service.

Supervises maintenance, landscaping, custodial, security, transportation, and food service teams with regular check-ins and clear communication.

Leads capital projects, renovations, and future facilities development—owning scope, budget, schedule, risk management, and construction impact mitigation.

Maintains a visible campus presence, proactively identifying issues, supporting daily operations, and aligning maintenance priorities with school needs.

Partners with Safety & Security leadership to manage drills, regulatory reporting, emergency response protocols, and after-hours incident management.

Ensures environmental, health, and safety compliance (OSHA, EPA, ADA, asbestos, hazardous materials, air / water quality, etc.) across all facilities.

Oversees school transportation operations, routing, fleet compliance, and coordination for academic and athletic programs.

Requires strong project management, vendor coordination, documentation, communication, organization, confidentiality, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced school environment.