Facility Manager

Facility Manager

The Facility Manager supports the overall operation, maintenance, and administration of one or more commercial or industrial facilities, ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment for tenants and occupants. This role partners with the Facility Manager to oversee building operations, vendor performance, maintenance programs, financial management, regulatory compliance, and capital improvement initiatives. In the absence of the Facility Manager, the Assistant Facility Manager assumes leadership responsibility for facility staff and day-to-day operations.

The position requires a strong background in facility and property operations, project management, budgeting, contract administration, and building systems. The successful candidate will proactively manage maintenance activities, support capital planning, maintain compliance documentation, oversee vendor relationships, and drive operational efficiencies while delivering exceptional customer service to clients and occupants.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Manage the building staff in absence of the Facility Manager or Senior Facility Manager. Includes all managerial functions, which are included in the Facility Manager and Senior Facility Manager job descriptions, or directed by the manager.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the facility(s) or campus, including janitorial, life-safety, engineering, site services, and general maintenance are implemented and carried out in a manner consistent with C&W policies and client directives. Ensure all contracts are reviewed on a regular basis and are bid out as required and confirm invoices match contract pricing
• Supervise all maintenance programs relating to the interior and exterior conditions and appearance of the properties
• Respond promptly to requests for building maintenance, repairs, cleaning needs, etc. from building occupants and for the implementation of ongoing contract programs to address and resolve needs and problems
• Compile information necessary to ensure all site-specific documentation and reports are completed accurately and on time, including (and as applicable): Property Information Book, Site Operating Manual, Emergency Procedures Manual, IIPP Manual, Local Code Compliance Log, ADA Compliance Log, OSHA Log, Safety Meeting Log, Elevator Logs, Janitorial Log, Purchase Order Log, Vendor Certificates of Insurance, As-built Drawings, IIPP Manual, Paid Invoices File, General Files, Contract Files, Annual Property Conditions and Year-end Performance Report and other reports and documentation as required
• Prepares budgets, financial reports (monthly and quarterly), contracts, expenditures and purchase orders related to the facility(s) or complex as directed
• Provide information and reports necessary for the development of capital budgets for the facility. This includes contributions towards a five-year plan of maintenance, facility improvement, and cost reduction initiatives
• Collect, analyze, and prepare reports of such statistical data as may be required to provide accurate and current assessment of facility management objectives
• Complete understanding of management contract, vendor agreements, and other building/facility contracts and all requirements contained therein
• Monitor and ensure that tenants and vendors comply with insurance requirements and coordinate all claims as required
• Proactively inspect the facility, systems, rooms, common areas, etc. and report back any findings or issues to the Facility Manager
• Hire, train and motivate facility personnel. Maintain positive staff relations. Conduct or approve performance evaluations for staff

Key Competencies:

• Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
• Technical Proficiency
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Leadership
• Teamwork Orientation
• Relationship Management
• Financial Management
• Vendor Management

Important Education:

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, business administration desired

Important Experience:

Minimum 7 years' relevant experience, preferably in commercial or industrial real estate with facility management experience required

Solid project management skills with demonstrated understanding of the project management business, takeoffs/estimating and construction contract administration

Read and understand construction specifications and blueprints

Prepare and track master project budgets

Experience in building engineering and all facets of property operations and building management

Experience in the development and implementation of programs to drive out cost inefficiencies preferred

CMMS/Work Order Management experience preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

Certified Facility Manager (CFM), International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) industry certifications recommended; other Engineering, Business, or technical training or certifications a plus

Ability to read and understand construction specifications and blueprints

Proficient in understanding management agreements and contract language

Skilled in Building Management Systems maintenance and monitoring

Excellent computer and systems knowledge; strong literacy in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Strong discipline of financial management including financial tracking, budgeting and forecasting

Knowledge of Financial Systems (Yardi a plus)

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May be required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for 50-75% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.

Compensation:

$ 76,500.00 - $90,000.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.