Facilities Manager

General Information

Name


Facilities Manager


Employment Type


Temporary


Position level


Full-time


Virtual/Remote?


No


Labor Category


Light Industrial


Date


16-Jun-2026


City


Watertown


State


Massachusetts


Country


United States


Ref #


9247860965


Description & Requirements

Description

Job Posting: Facilities Manager
Location: ONSITE Watertown, MA 02472
Length: 6 months with potential to extend
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Top Must Haves

1. Team player personality
2. Efficient, solution-oriented, professional day-to-day approach
3. Operational systems software experience (e.g., BMS, CMMS)

Position Overview
Kelly is seeking an experienced and proactive Facilities Manager responsible for onsite operations and facility management at our Watertown, MA location. Reporting to the Senior Facilities Manager, you will manage day-to-day maintenance activities, oversee critical contracts, and ensure an efficient, safe, and productive workspace for all employees. This role demands a practical leader who applies best practices in managing resources, services, and processes. Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all services provided within the facility to ensure smooth operation.
• Employ best business practices to manage and reduce operational costs.
• Coordinate intra-office moves and space assignments with project teams.
• Evaluate and select vendors based on cost and service options.
• Contract and oversee building maintenance services as needed.
• Track and plan building upkeep, including long- and short-term improvements.
• Communicate with building management to ensure grounds are well maintained.
• Obtain and negotiate quotes and agreements from vendors and suppliers.
• Ensure payment and invoicing align with contractual terms.
• Maximize efficiency and utilization of facility maintenance staff.
• Collaborate with security to ensure facilities systems are responsive to business needs.
• Respond to emergency situations or urgent building system issues (e.g., HVAC alarms, system failures).
• Manage relationships with contractors and vendors.
• Utilize operational systems software (e.g., BMS, CMMS-site uses Blue Mountain).

Experience / Training / Education

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Certificate Program in Facilities, or equivalent work experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• 3-5 years of relevant experience, including supervisory responsibilities as listed above.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Proven leadership skills to guide and motivate onsite employees.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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