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Job Description
Facility Director The Budd Group - 3.1 Norfolk, VA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Customer service Bachelor's degree Crew management Full Job Description They say a great leader builds a great foundation. Step up as our next Facilities Director and build the future!
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 About The Budd Group Culture 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.
What You Bring To The Team 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.
Why Work For The Budd Group 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. The Budd Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
