POSTION SUMMARY:
This full-time position is responsible for the coordination of all day-to-day facility-related issues within the New Horizon Academy and Kinderberry Hill Early Childhood Education schools and at the corporate office. This includes direct liaison with schools, vendors, security, procurement, accounting and in-house maintenance technicians. The coordinator will manage contracts with vendors to ensure the overall integrity and operational functionality of these facilities while maintaining aesthetics and safety standards. The coordinator will also assist in the design, permitting and construction phases in the development of new schools. This position reports to the Vice President of Construction and Facilities.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manager of facilities software to oversee work orders, permits, equipment, vendors, inventory, and fleet to ensure properties maintain proper operating condition. This includes generating and submitting necessary reports from facilities software.
• Collaborate with Administrative staff to organize meetings and events, compile facility grants and provide other facility-related support as needed.
• Create and assist with implementation of departmental policies & procedures.
• Manage vendors to provide building maintenance, enhancements and repairs. Responsible for negotiating and managing facility capital project vendor contracts including bids, proposals & invoicing.
• Communicate through direct contact and internal & external written correspondence to provide information and resolve school interior and exterior facilities issues. Contacts facility team and/or external vendors to direct repair work.
• Maintain department files, records, proposals, contracts as well as building plans.
• Attend regular facilities & construction meetings and follow up with action items; attend and coordinate other meetings and conference calls as assigned.
• Submit and track city submittals for remodels & new construction.
• Schedule, coordinate, and manage contracts for testing and building inspections as needed for new and existing properties.
• Provide administrative support to the Construction and Facilities department.
• Create and manage electronic facility management tracking documents.
• Provide corporate support to facility management field team.
• Assist fleet manager with licensing, insurance and invoicing related to maintaining company-owned vehicle.
• Support in managing the annual capital budget and project scope for playground equipment, turf, fencing, roofing, and exterior concrete work across existing schools, representing approximately $2.42M in expenditures. Coordinates project timelines, vendor communications, and documentation to ensure successful execution.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Highly organized.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & various database software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to edit documents for accuracy
• Self-starter and takes the initiative to improve processes
• Ability to determine priorities and manage multiple responsibilities
• Consistent attention to detail
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Flexibility
• Team oriented; works well with others, but can also work independently
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management skills.
BENEFITS:
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, New Horizon Academy reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary or desired. E.O.E.
New Horizon Academy, a Minnesota family-owned and operated childcare company, has been serving young children since 1971. Our founder, Sue Dunkley, began her career as an elementary school teacher. Sue knew she needed to provide a nurturing place for children to go before they ventured out into the big world, a place that would help them believe in themselves. Today, Chad Dunkley, Sue’s son and one of New Horizon Academy’s first students, is our Chief Executive Officer. Because of our continuing love, belief, and dedication to children, we have flourished and become one of the nation’s most successful and respected providers of childcare and early education. As New Horizon Academy continues to grow and serve more families each year, we will always have family roots, a warm atmosphere, an open door, and a commitment to excellence.
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