Facility Project Manager

Facility Project Manager Dorchester School District 2 District Two Operations Center - Summerville, South Carolina This job is also posted in

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Job Details

Job ID:

5705990

Application Deadline:

May 21, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:

Today Job Description

TITLE:

Facilities Project Manager

SALARY:

Dorchester School District Two - 126 scale in accordance with education and experience

DEPARTMENT

Facilities

LENGTH OF CONTRACT

245 Day

QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced educational environment. Experience working in a K–12 educational environment is strongly preferred, with demonstrated understanding of daily school operations, instructional schedules, student activities, safety procedures, and campus logistics. Experience in school administration, school operations, facilities coordination, or building-level leadership is strongly preferred. Bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred but not required; significant and relevant direct experience may be substituted. Minimum of 3–5 years of experience coordinating facility projects, maintenance activities, school operations, or construction-related activities in a K–12 or similar occupied environment, or equivalent experience as deemed acceptable by the Personnel Department. Demonstrated ability to successfully coordinate projects and maintenance activities around active school operations, testing schedules, extracurricular events, transportation logistics, and other district activities. Must possess exceptional attention to detail, planning ability, and customer service skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with district administrators, principals, teachers, support staff, contractors, vendors, parents, and community stakeholders. Must possess working knowledge of facility maintenance systems and school operational needs but is not required to be an expert in any specific trade. Ability to read and interpret project schedules, scopes of work, basic construction documents, and maintenance reports. Must have the physical ability to access all areas of district facilities, including roofs, crawl spaces, and construction sites under varying conditions, including after hours, inclement weather, and emergencies.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Director of Facilities

JOB SUMMARY

The Facilities Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing facility-related projects and operational activities throughout the district, with a strong emphasis on supporting schools within an active K–12 educational environment. This position serves as a key liaison between the Facilities Department and school-based administrators and staff to ensure projects and maintenance activities are planned, communicated, and executed with minimal disruption to instruction and daily operations. The Facilities Project Manager works closely with principals, assistant principals, teachers, district departments, contractors, and vendors to coordinate schedules, address operational concerns, and ensure projects are completed efficiently, safely, and in alignment with district expectations and school needs.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates and manages facility-related projects including renovations, repairs, system upgrades, relocations, and minor capital improvements across district properties. Develops project schedules and work plans that align with instructional priorities, testing schedules, extracurricular activities, transportation operations, and daily school functions. Serves as the primary liaison between the Facilities Department and school administrators regarding project planning, scheduling, communication, and operational impacts. Works collaboratively with principals, assistant principals, teachers, and support staff to identify operational concerns and develop solutions that minimize disruption to teaching and learning. Coordinates communication between district departments, school-based personnel, contractors, consultants, and vendors throughout all phases of projects. Conducts site meetings and planning discussions with stakeholders to ensure expectations, timelines, and responsibilities are clearly understood. Reviews project scopes, schedules, and contractor work plans to ensure alignment with district operational needs and school activities. Monitors project progress, timelines, and work quality to ensure projects are completed efficiently and in accordance with district standards. Coordinates contractor access to school facilities while ensuring compliance with district safety, security, and visitor procedures. Assists schools in coordinating temporary operational adjustments related to construction, maintenance activities, or facility disruptions. Identifies potential operational conflicts and develops proactive solutions to avoid disruptions to students, staff, and school operations. Maintains detailed records related to projects, schedules, communications, and operational impacts. Assists in the procurement process by helping develop scopes of work and coordinating vendor activities. Conducts routine site visits to monitor ongoing work, communicate with stakeholders, and address concerns in a timely manner. Assists in emergency response coordination related to facility failures, weather events, or operational disruptions. Promotes positive working relationships between the Facilities Department and school-based staff through responsive communication and customer service. Maintains necessary records and prepares periodic reports regarding project status and operational coordination. Performs all other related duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS & WORK REQUIREMENTS

Requires the ability to perform tasks involving considerable walking, lifting, reaching, climbing, stooping, pushing, pulling, and carrying. Must be able to frequently lift 10–50 lbs. and occasionally move up to 100 lbs. Work will involve both office and field environments, including active construction sites and occupied school facilities.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Position Type:

Full-time