Pennsylvania School District Seeking Director of Planning, Operations, and Facilities

Director of Planning, Operations, and Facilities position, with the Spring-Ford Area School District in Pennsylvania, will be available April 4, 2018. The position is responsible for all building and site construction projects and for overseeing and planning maintenance, grounds, security, and custodial requirements for all school district facilities, including: organizing, coordinating, and directing all key essential operations department personnel. The Director of Planning will exercise fiscal control over all expenses related to maintenance, operations and utilities; including development of budget, articulation of logistic needs and ensuring timely procurement.

Five or more years of successful administrative experience in facilities management, operations, construction management, and/or closely related field required. Must have demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills.

Interested applicants must apply online through the Employment page on www.spring-ford.net.  Salary range: $125,000-$135,000. Spring-Ford Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Deadline to apply:  February 16, 2018.    

Featured

  • Architectural Power for the Modern Campus Landscape

    For generations, an outdoor classroom only required a textbook and a patch of grass. Today, not only has the laptop replaced the printed pages, the rise of agile learning has turned campuses into study halls with students listening to lectures and researching topics from quads, gardens, and plazas. The challenge for architects and facility managers is to provide connectivity without cluttering the landscape with visual eyesores or creating safety hazards with extension cords.

  • Arizona District Breaks Ground on Community Training, Learning Center

    The Tolleson Union High School District (TUHSD) in Tolleson, Ariz., recently broke ground on a new Training & Learning Center (TLC) for both district professionals and the community at large, according to a news release. The 90,000-square-foot facility has an estimated completion date of spring 2027.

  • Designing Third Spaces That Do What AI Can't

    In 2026, education is evolving faster than ever. With AI reshaping everything from lesson planning to personalized instruction, schools and universities are turning their attention to what AI can’t replicate: spaces that foster collaboration, community, and creativity.

  • Dallas ISD Voters Approve $6.2B Bond Package

    Dallas ISD voters have approved a record-setting $6.2-billion bond package that district leaders say will modernize aging campuses, eliminate portable classrooms and reshape learning environments across one of the nation’s largest school systems.