Corporate Facilities & Building Manager

Reports To: Senior Maintenance Manager

Location: Houston, TX

Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:

• Align facilities and building strategy with overall business objectives
• Ensure facilities and ancillary assets are ready for daily operations and can withstand weather events
• Collaborate with safety, maintenance, engineering, purchasing and information technology to optimize building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, fire protection, grounds and office infrastructure) and manage projects
• Train site teams on facilities maintenance, service, safety standards and regulatory compliance
• Evaluate technological improvements to enhance facility performance
• Maintain accurate records for facilities-related assets, including warranties, licenses, inspections, service agreements, and contracts for facility equipment and assets
• Standardize building security, facility practices, and ancillary asset management
• Oversee the daily workflow, scheduling, and assignments of the facilities coordinators in conjunction with the plant management and other relevant departments
• Develop and maintain standards for critical facilities assets and ancillary equipment (e.g., HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, office furnishings, grounds, etc.)
• Provide recommendations for new facilities-related equipment and analyze financial impact of investments
• Coordinate and oversee vendors performing maintenance, repairs, and upgrades on buildings, utility systems, ancillary equipment, and grounds
• Evaluate problematic systems or facilities and determines the plan to rectify performed
• Arrange schedules and regulate flow of work within each facility
• Establish priorities and alter schedule according to projects, work order specifications, and availability or capability of vendors, parts, material, machines, and equipment
• Coordinate and oversee vendors performing maintenance, repairs, and upgrades on buildings, utility systems, and grounds (e.g. major painting projects; structural repairs to masonry, woodwork, and furnishings of buildings; building utility systems, such as electrical wiring and controls, heating and ventilating systems).
• Assess vendor performance and inspect work to ensure compliance with safety, quality and specifications
• Work with purchasing to negotiate pricing and contracts as needed
• Analyze and resolve facility-related issues, or assists employees in solving problems
• Establish priorities and adjust schedules based on project needs, work order specifications, and resource availability
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of proven experience in facilities management
• Strong understanding of facility-related assets, building systems and the ability to learn quickly
• Ability to interpret manuals, technical documents, and manufacturer instructions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software for record-keeping and reporting
• Experience developing facilities strategy and collaborating with various departments to successfully achieve goals
• Proven abilities compiling reports on work progress and downtime
• Ability to coordinate supply deliveries and expedite as needed
• Up to 25% travel; in-office when not traveling for work
• Occasionally required to move up to 100 pounds by pushing, pulling, or sliding material. Assistance provided as needed