The Operations Manager (Facilities Management) is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management, safety, and functionality of school facilities, ensuring a clean, secure, and efficient learning environment. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Cairo, Egypt, requiring hands-on coordination with maintenance teams, security staff, cleaning services, and external vendors. The role includes planning and supervising preventative and corrective maintenance, managing building systems (such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and grounds), and monitoring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. The Operations Manager will develop and manage facility-related budgets, track expenditures, and support procurement of supplies and services. The position also involves coordinating facility-related projects, responding to urgent operational issues, and collaborating with school leadership to support events, daily operations, and long-term campus planning.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in facilities or operations management within an educational or similar institutional setting.
- Strong skills in planning, organizing, and supervising maintenance, security, and cleaning operations.
- Knowledge of building systems, health and safety standards, and local regulations relevant to facilities management.
- Ability to manage budgets, control costs, and oversee vendor performance and service contracts.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with staff, service providers, and the school leadership team.
- Proven problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and capacity to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Proficiency with basic office software and facility management tools or systems; ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
- Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, engineering, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience working in an international or multicultural school environment and alignment with the school’s values and mission are advantageous.
