Facilities Management Lead

ABOUT THE ROLE Under the direction of a Regional Facilities Manager, the Facilities Management Lead is the primary CPS contact for district School Principals regarding operational issues in the field. The Lead maintains daily communications with the Regional Manager, direct reports, and the Facilities Management Organization Facilities Managers, focusing on tactical operations and Principal satisfaction. This role represents CPS Facilities at the school level, helps develop a vision for school facilities, and leads weekly work plan reviews. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Execute CPS quality and compliance requirements, set quality expectations, mentor, and confirm schools meet standards. - Recruit, onboard, train, and directly supervise a team of Facilities and Custodial Field Leads. - Understand and validate quality performance of all facility vendor contracts; manage and escalate vendor issues. - Hold suppliers accountable for contractual obligations and KPIs. - Assist in developing and executing continuous improvement activities and projects focused on cost and reliability. - Understand KPIs, review monthly, develop corrective action plans, and validate KPI reports. - Approve purchase requests from the delivery team. - Manage work orders in Corrigo and or CrowdComfort. - Identify required work at each school, estimate end of life for equipment, and provide project budget information. - Estimate project costs and manage projects within approved budgets. - Drive maintenance program with the delivery team and ensure proper technical maintenance. - Assist the team in emergency situations and ensure appropriate leadership is informed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. High School Diploma or equivalent. 2. Minimum of seven years of engineering, operations and maintenance, construction, project controls, or asset management experience. 3. Minimum of two years of supervisory or management experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. - Project Management Professional certification is desired. - In-depth knowledge and experience of facility operations maintenance and building systems. - Strong communication, multi-tasking, and organizational skills. - Ability to develop productive working relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. - Ability to understand and dissect building operational issues and develop mitigation plans. - Must establish and maintain Chicago Residency within six months of hire and maintain it throughout employment, or be a resident of Illinois. SELECTION PROCESS Initial evaluation will be based on candidate qualifications, education, and experience as submitted in the application materials. HOW TO APPLY Application instructions are not explicitly detailed in the provided text; candidates should apply through the official Chicago Public Schools career portal. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Location: 42 West Madison Street, City Wide Facility Ops and Maint, Central, Chicago, IL. - Position Type: Non-Union Position, CPS Non-Union Job Grade S08, Exempt from overtime. - Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, financial security options such as pension and supplemental retirement plans, and work-life balance support including paid leave and parental leaves.