Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager Job Description Summary Results-driven Facilities Manager with experience overseeing the daily operations, maintenance, and performance of commercial facilities while ensuring a safe, efficient, and compliant work environment. Manage building systems, vendor relationships, preventive maintenance programs, budgets, and capital improvement projects to support operational excellence and client satisfaction. Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, optimize facility performance, and deliver high-quality workplace services. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, negotiate service contracts, control operating costs, and implement continuous process improvements while maintaining exceptional customer service standards. Skilled in facility operations, project management, budget administration, CMMS systems, regulatory compliance, and vendor management. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure the day-to-day operations of the facility(ies) or campus, including custodial, life-safety, engineering, site services, and general maintenance, are implemented and carried out in a manner consistent with C&W policies and client directives Manage all contracts to ensure they are reviewed on a regular basis and are bid out as required; verify that invoices match contract pricing Supervise all maintenance programs relating to the interior and exterior conditions and appearance of the properties Respond positively and promptly to requests from building tenants and occupants. Oversee the implementation of ongoing contract programs to constantly assess tenant and occupant needs and to ensure problems are being solved promptly to the mutual benefit of the tenant, client, and the properties in accordance with contract scope and Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) Ensure that 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 Prepare, review, and give initial approval and as needed all budgets, financial reports (monthly and quarterly), contracts, expenditures and purchase orders related to the facility(ies) or complex. Coordinate the preparation and publication of the annual budget, quarterly reforecast, and business plans Assist in the development of capital budgets for the property. This includes contributions towards a five-year plan of maintenance, facility improvement, and cost reduction initiatives Collect, analyze and report statistical data as may be required to provide accurate and current assessment of facility management objectives Hire, train and motivate facility personnel. Maintain positive staff relations. Conduct or approve performance evaluations for staff Thoroughly familiar with the management contract and all requirements contained therein Monitor and ensure that tenants and vendors comply with insurance requirements and coordinate all claims, as required KEY COMPETENCIES 1. Communication Proficiency (oral and written) 2. Technical Proficiency 3. Problem Solving/Analysis 4. Leadership 5. Teamwork Orientation 6. Relationship Management 7. Financial Management IMPORTANT EDUCATION Bachelors degree in Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Project Management, or Business Administration required IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE A minimum of 5-7 years of commercial high-rise, campus environment, and/or property portfolio management experience required Experience in leasing, construction, engineering and all facets of property operation and building management preferred Experience with critical system environments desired 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 preferred Ability to read and understand construction specifications and blueprints Proficient in understanding management agreements and contract language Excellent computer and systems knowledge: Strong literacy in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Strong discipline of financial management including financial tracking, budgeting and forecasting Knowledge of Financial Systems (Yardi a plus) Skilled in Building Management Systems maintenance and monitoring 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. OTHER DUTIES This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Note: This job description includes the core responsibilities for C&W. These duties may have slight modifications based on the regional location. Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman & Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $ 102,000.00 - $120,000.00 Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us. About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a global leader in real estate services, leveraging our specialized expertise to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional value to owners and occupiers. With 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices across 60 countries, we are one of the largest firms in the industry, with more than 100 years of history. In 2023, we generated $9.5 billion in revenue from our core services. To learn more, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Cushman & Wakefield