Facilities Manager Position Available In Williamson, Tennessee

Facilities Manager The Gardner School – 3.0

Franklin, TN Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$65.7K – $82.6K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Hospitality Management 5 years Bachelor of Science Facilities management CMMS Project management Bachelor’s degree Senior level Communication skills Full Job Description It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Key Responsibilities Partner with leadership to co-develop a scalable facilities management strategy that aligns with organizational goals and growth. Define and implement best practices for facilities operations, including preventive maintenance planning, safety standards, and performance expectations. Evaluate and recommend insourcing vs. outsourcing solutions for core facilities services, considering quality, cost, scalability, and market dynamics. Design and recommend centralized systems, tools, or service delivery models to support a multi-market footprint. Account for regional differences in regulations, vendor capacity, and cost structure while developing a flexible yet standardized approach. Oversee daily and long-term maintenance plans for a designated group of schools, ensuring service quality and operational continuity. Manage relationships with facilities vendors and contractors, including contract execution and performance monitoring. Collaborate cross-functionally with School Operations, Real Estate, and Construction teams to align on facility needs and expectations. Track and report on key metrics such as service completion rates, cost trends, and vendor performance to inform ongoing improvement. Serve as a point of contact for school leaders on facilities issues within assigned locations. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Operations, Construction, or a related field preferred. 5+ years of experience in multi-site facilities operations, ideally in education, healthcare, retail, or hospitality. Proven experience developing or scaling a facilities management program. Strong understanding of vendor and contractor management, service-level agreements, and preventive maintenance systems. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills. Proficient in facility management software, tools, or CMMS platforms. Willingness to travel up to 25% across The Gardner School’s regions. The Gardner School extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by law.