Senior Specialist, Renovations & Facilities
Success Academy Charter Schools, New York, NY, United States
Overview
Success Academy is a growing network of public charter schools. The Senior Specialist, Renovations & Facilities is an accountable facilities leader responsible for ensuring schools operate as safe, compliant, and instruction-ready environments aligned to Success Academy’s standards of excellence. This role is execution-focused and outcomes-driven, translating institutional standards into disciplined daily action and serving as the primary liaison between school leadership, government partners, and contractors.
Responsibilities
Own the operational condition of schools and maintain full accountability for facilities performance and daily readiness.
Conduct frequent, high‑quality inspections and document findings with clear owners, deadlines, and required corrective actions.
Uphold and enforce institutional standards for excellence, cleanliness, safety, aesthetics, and compliance, without exception.
Hold school stakeholders, government partners, and contractors accountable for meeting responsibilities and performance expectations.
Drive timely resolution of facilities issues by assigning actions, tracking progress with urgency, escalating when needed, and closing items.
Serve as first‑line escalation lead, elevating risks with clear impact, documentation, and recommended solutions.
Maintain accurate, audit-ready records and ensure disciplined tracking through established systems and tools.
Travel as required to support facilities operations, projects, and organizational priorities.
Execute other duties as required to uphold operational excellence.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in facilities management, construction, or building operations; multi-site experience strongly preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent professional experience in large-scale multi-site facility management accepted.
Experience supporting schools or mission-driven organizations with high operational standards preferred.
Demonstrated ability to set expectations, move work forward with urgency, and hold vendors, contractors, and partners accountable.
Practical understanding of building systems (HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire and life-safety) to evaluate recommendations and ask informed questions.
Familiarity with NYC DOE/SCA processes and co-located school environments preferred.
Strong judgment with the ability to assess risk, escalate decisively, and drive issues to timely, measurable resolution.
Proficiency with Monday.com, Trello, and Google Workspace for structured tracking, reporting, and accountability.
High standards for organization, documentation, and follow-through in fast-paced environments.
Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to lead through clarity, firmness, and credibility.
Deep commitment to protecting instructional time and maintaining facilities that support excellence in teaching and learning.
Location & Compensation
We are currently hiring three (3) Senior Specialists to oversee specific regional portfolios. Roles are predominantly based out of the central Network Office in downtown Manhattan, with assignment to one of the following regions: Brooklyn, Queens, or The Bronx. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. This position is not bonus eligible. Compensation Range: $100,000 - $110,000 USD.
Benefits & Equal Opportunity
Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
Privacy & Application Notes
By providing your phone number, you consent to receive text message updates from Success Academy regarding your application. View our Privacy Policy.
Please apply through the Internal Job Board via Greenhouse. You will be asked to log in through your Okta Profile.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community. Success Academy does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.
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Success Academy is a growing network of public charter schools. The Senior Specialist, Renovations & Facilities is an accountable facilities leader responsible for ensuring schools operate as safe, compliant, and instruction-ready environments aligned to Success Academy’s standards of excellence. This role is execution-focused and outcomes-driven, translating institutional standards into disciplined daily action and serving as the primary liaison between school leadership, government partners, and contractors.
Responsibilities
Own the operational condition of schools and maintain full accountability for facilities performance and daily readiness.
Conduct frequent, high‑quality inspections and document findings with clear owners, deadlines, and required corrective actions.
Uphold and enforce institutional standards for excellence, cleanliness, safety, aesthetics, and compliance, without exception.
Hold school stakeholders, government partners, and contractors accountable for meeting responsibilities and performance expectations.
Drive timely resolution of facilities issues by assigning actions, tracking progress with urgency, escalating when needed, and closing items.
Serve as first‑line escalation lead, elevating risks with clear impact, documentation, and recommended solutions.
Maintain accurate, audit-ready records and ensure disciplined tracking through established systems and tools.
Travel as required to support facilities operations, projects, and organizational priorities.
Execute other duties as required to uphold operational excellence.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in facilities management, construction, or building operations; multi-site experience strongly preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent professional experience in large-scale multi-site facility management accepted.
Experience supporting schools or mission-driven organizations with high operational standards preferred.
Demonstrated ability to set expectations, move work forward with urgency, and hold vendors, contractors, and partners accountable.
Practical understanding of building systems (HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire and life-safety) to evaluate recommendations and ask informed questions.
Familiarity with NYC DOE/SCA processes and co-located school environments preferred.
Strong judgment with the ability to assess risk, escalate decisively, and drive issues to timely, measurable resolution.
Proficiency with Monday.com, Trello, and Google Workspace for structured tracking, reporting, and accountability.
High standards for organization, documentation, and follow-through in fast-paced environments.
Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to lead through clarity, firmness, and credibility.
Deep commitment to protecting instructional time and maintaining facilities that support excellence in teaching and learning.
Location & Compensation
We are currently hiring three (3) Senior Specialists to oversee specific regional portfolios. Roles are predominantly based out of the central Network Office in downtown Manhattan, with assignment to one of the following regions: Brooklyn, Queens, or The Bronx. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. This position is not bonus eligible. Compensation Range: $100,000 - $110,000 USD.
Benefits & Equal Opportunity
Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
Privacy & Application Notes
By providing your phone number, you consent to receive text message updates from Success Academy regarding your application. View our Privacy Policy.
Please apply through the Internal Job Board via Greenhouse. You will be asked to log in through your Okta Profile.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community. Success Academy does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.
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