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National Facilities Manager
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Primer . Primer is building a network of microschools and is seeking an experienced National Facilities Manager to lead facilities operations, capital projects, and vendor management for a 20-school portfolio across Florida, Texas, Alabama, and Arizona. The role requires approximately
50% travel . The Role
The National Facilities Manager will be responsible for overseeing 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. Your Background
Our ideal candidate has experience managing a national real estate footprint. This could be within education, for a retail chain, hotel system, or otherwise. Startup experience is not required, but you should be willing to roll up your sleeves and help build our facilities management program from 0.5-1 headcount. Your experience should include partnering with Real Estate Development, Finance, and Compliance teams and coordinating with leadership to architect the annual facilities budget and address on-site needs. 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; 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. Project Management : Lead major repair projects from planning to completion, coordinating with our Real Estate team; 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 and identify cost efficiencies. Compliance & Safety : Ensure all facilities meet applicable safety, accessibility, and building regulations (OSHA, ADA, fire safety); implement preventive maintenance programs; lead safety audits and inspections. Stakeholder Communication : Work cross-functionally with Real Estate Development, Education, and Compliance teams to support design standards and systematize facilities management; stay organized and responsive to HQ and on-site inquiries and emergencies. Application
If this sounds like you, fill out the application below with a bit about yourself. For questions, email jobs@primer.com.
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Join to apply for the
National Facilities Manager
role at
Primer . Primer is building a network of microschools and is seeking an experienced National Facilities Manager to lead facilities operations, capital projects, and vendor management for a 20-school portfolio across Florida, Texas, Alabama, and Arizona. The role requires approximately
50% travel . The Role
The National Facilities Manager will be responsible for overseeing 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. Your Background
Our ideal candidate has experience managing a national real estate footprint. This could be within education, for a retail chain, hotel system, or otherwise. Startup experience is not required, but you should be willing to roll up your sleeves and help build our facilities management program from 0.5-1 headcount. Your experience should include partnering with Real Estate Development, Finance, and Compliance teams and coordinating with leadership to architect the annual facilities budget and address on-site needs. 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; 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. Project Management : Lead major repair projects from planning to completion, coordinating with our Real Estate team; 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 and identify cost efficiencies. Compliance & Safety : Ensure all facilities meet applicable safety, accessibility, and building regulations (OSHA, ADA, fire safety); implement preventive maintenance programs; lead safety audits and inspections. Stakeholder Communication : Work cross-functionally with Real Estate Development, Education, and Compliance teams to support design standards and systematize facilities management; stay organized and responsive to HQ and on-site inquiries and emergencies. Application
If this sounds like you, fill out the application below with a bit about yourself. For questions, email jobs@primer.com.
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