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Primer . Primer is building a network of microschools to empower educators and provide accessible, high-quality education. We operate across Florida, Texas, Alabama, and Arizona, with campuses designed to be safe, inspiring, and functional for students and staff. This role leads facilities operations, capital projects, and vendor management for our 20-school portfolio across four states. The Role
The National Facilities Manager will oversee all facilities-related projects and operations across our network. This is a strategic, project management–driven role — ensuring consistent quality, safety, and efficiency across all sites while managing a variety of capital improvement projects. The position requires approximately 50% travel to inspect sites, supervise vendors, and ensure work is completed to standard. Your Background
Ideal candidates have experience managing a national real estate footprint. This could be within education, for a retail chain, hotel system, or other sectors. Startup experience is not required, but you should be willing to roll up your sleeves and help build our facilities management program from scratch. You should have experience partnering with Real Estate Development, Finance, and Compliance teams, including collaboration with leadership to architect annual facilities budgets and on-site vendor coordination. You will be our facilities subject matter expert, and we’re looking to learn from you. Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Oversight & Strategic Planning
Develop and implement a standardized post-construction facilities management framework across all campuses, including utilities setup and management, facilities safety & compliance, janitorial & sanitation, capital & deferred maintenance planning, repairs & maintenance, standards creation & enforcement, and new campus readiness. Create and maintain long-term capital improvement plans for each site. Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, balancing timelines, budgets, and priorities.
Vendor & Landlord Management
Implement a streamlined work order management system for preventative and repair-based maintenance requests. Source, evaluate, and negotiate MSAs with vendors and service providers nationwide. Build strong local vendor networks in each geography. Monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance with service agreements and quality standards. Review lease agreements regarding maintenance and coordinate with landlords and campus operations teams.
Project Management
Lead major repair projects from planning to completion, coordinating with Real Estate as needed. Coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure adherence to scope, budget, and timelines. Conduct on-site inspections to verify and resolve issues.
Budgeting & Cost Control
Develop and allocate the national facilities budget, including capital expenditures and ongoing maintenance costs. Partner with Finance to monitor spending, identify cost efficiencies, and support budget performance.
Compliance & Safety
Ensure all facilities meet safety, accessibility, and building regulations (OSHA, ADA, fire safety). Implement and monitor preventive maintenance programs to reduce risk and downtime. Lead periodic safety and compliance audits, annual inspections, and remediations.
Stakeholder Communication
Collaborate with Real Estate Development, Education, and Compliance teams to support design standards and systematize facilities management. Maintain organization and responsiveness to HQ and on-site inquiries, needs, and emergencies.
Qualifications & Attributes
Experience managing a national real estate footprint; background in education, retail, hospitality, or similar sectors. Willingness to roll up sleeves and build a facilities program from the ground up. Ability to partner with Real Estate Development, Finance, and Compliance teams. Excellent project management, analytical, and vendor-management skills. Apply
If this sounds like you, please fill out the application below with a bit about yourself. If you have questions, email jobs@primer.com. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Education We’re not including unrelated job postings or analytics here. Referrals may increase interview chances.
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Join to apply for the
National Facilities Manager
role at
Primer . Primer is building a network of microschools to empower educators and provide accessible, high-quality education. We operate across Florida, Texas, Alabama, and Arizona, with campuses designed to be safe, inspiring, and functional for students and staff. This role leads facilities operations, capital projects, and vendor management for our 20-school portfolio across four states. The Role
The National Facilities Manager will oversee all facilities-related projects and operations across our network. This is a strategic, project management–driven role — ensuring consistent quality, safety, and efficiency across all sites while managing a variety of capital improvement projects. The position requires approximately 50% travel to inspect sites, supervise vendors, and ensure work is completed to standard. Your Background
Ideal candidates have experience managing a national real estate footprint. This could be within education, for a retail chain, hotel system, or other sectors. Startup experience is not required, but you should be willing to roll up your sleeves and help build our facilities management program from scratch. You should have experience partnering with Real Estate Development, Finance, and Compliance teams, including collaboration with leadership to architect annual facilities budgets and on-site vendor coordination. You will be our facilities subject matter expert, and we’re looking to learn from you. Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Oversight & Strategic Planning
Develop and implement a standardized post-construction facilities management framework across all campuses, including utilities setup and management, facilities safety & compliance, janitorial & sanitation, capital & deferred maintenance planning, repairs & maintenance, standards creation & enforcement, and new campus readiness. Create and maintain long-term capital improvement plans for each site. Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, balancing timelines, budgets, and priorities.
Vendor & Landlord Management
Implement a streamlined work order management system for preventative and repair-based maintenance requests. Source, evaluate, and negotiate MSAs with vendors and service providers nationwide. Build strong local vendor networks in each geography. Monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance with service agreements and quality standards. Review lease agreements regarding maintenance and coordinate with landlords and campus operations teams.
Project Management
Lead major repair projects from planning to completion, coordinating with Real Estate as needed. Coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure adherence to scope, budget, and timelines. Conduct on-site inspections to verify and resolve issues.
Budgeting & Cost Control
Develop and allocate the national facilities budget, including capital expenditures and ongoing maintenance costs. Partner with Finance to monitor spending, identify cost efficiencies, and support budget performance.
Compliance & Safety
Ensure all facilities meet safety, accessibility, and building regulations (OSHA, ADA, fire safety). Implement and monitor preventive maintenance programs to reduce risk and downtime. Lead periodic safety and compliance audits, annual inspections, and remediations.
Stakeholder Communication
Collaborate with Real Estate Development, Education, and Compliance teams to support design standards and systematize facilities management. Maintain organization and responsiveness to HQ and on-site inquiries, needs, and emergencies.
Qualifications & Attributes
Experience managing a national real estate footprint; background in education, retail, hospitality, or similar sectors. Willingness to roll up sleeves and build a facilities program from the ground up. Ability to partner with Real Estate Development, Finance, and Compliance teams. Excellent project management, analytical, and vendor-management skills. Apply
If this sounds like you, please fill out the application below with a bit about yourself. If you have questions, email jobs@primer.com. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Education We’re not including unrelated job postings or analytics here. Referrals may increase interview chances.
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