Facility Manager

Location Romeoville, IL (on‑site) Travel Local travel to Bolingbrook, IL as needed (approx. 30 minutes) Schedule Monday–Friday; occasional nights or weekends as business needs require Pay Range $75,000–$87,000 annually + yearly bonus opportunity Employment Type Full‑Time | Exempt About The Role Planes Companies (GWS) is seeking an experienced Facility Manager to oversee the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of a client campus in Romeoville, IL. This is a highly visible, customer‑facing role responsible for day‑to‑day facility operations, vendor management, maintenance programs, and special projects. The Facility Manager serves as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders, ensuring a positive workplace experience while maintaining building functionality and safety. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary on‑site point of contact for facility operations and escalations Oversee building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, water, gas, generators, and compressed air Conduct regular facility walkthroughs to identify maintenance issues and ensure safety compliance Manage work orders, maintenance requests, and service delivery through internal systems Coordinate and supervise vendors and contractors to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and within scope Negotiate service contracts and monitor vendor performance Lead facility maintenance projects, renovations, and improvements Develop scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and project documentation Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, safety regulations, emergency procedures, and local codes Coordinate emergency response and incident management when required Support workplace services such as housekeeping, space planning, office moves, and employee experience initiatives Travel locally to nearby facilities, including Bolingbrook, as needed Qualifications And Experience 7 or more years of progressive commercial facilities management experience 7 or more years of hands‑on experience in construction trades or building systems Strong working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems Experience managing vendors, budgets, maintenance programs, and facility projects Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and construction documents Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Construction, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred Valid driver’s license with ability to travel locally Physical and Work Environment Requirements Ability to walk large facilities throughout the workday Ability to lift up to 75 pounds unassisted Comfort working in industrial environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and outdoor conditions Occasional hands‑on physical work as needed Availability for occasional nights or weekends based on business needs Compensation And Benefits Competitive salary range of $75,000–$87,000 annually, based on experience Annual bonus opportunity Medical, dental, and vision insurance; HSA option with company match 401k with company match Paid time off, sick time and holidays Employee Assistance Program About GWS Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides integrated facilities management and workplace services to corporate clients across a wide range of industries. GWS partners with clients to support safe, efficient, and high‑performing work environments through facility operations, maintenance, project management, and workplace experience solutions. The team focuses on reliability, accountability, and strong customer relationships to support client business objectives. #J-18808-Ljbffr