Facilities Manager

About DHL and CRE:

DHL Group the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, we recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain. Corporate Real Estate (CRE) at DHL Group is responsible for more than 12,000 properties across all DHL business units worldwide. This portfolio covers an area of more than 30 million m2 and is managed by around 1700 dedicated real estate experts worldwide. Corporate Real Estate - that's us! Together with our global colleagues, we offer excellent services along the property lifecycle Commercial, Construction and Facility Management for all DHL properties in a sustainable way. We ensure that DHL develops and grows in the future. Ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of CRE? Join the team and bring your expertise on board! As part of DHL, you will be working with a global network of CRE colleagues and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities. Job Purpose:

• Manage technical and infrastructural FM services in a tactical and operational level, including Engineering & Operations, Workplace Services, and Occupancy Optimization, in line with business strategy and objectives, corporate guidelines and policies. Direct team and service providers in executing the FM tactical and operational goals.
• Your Tasks:
• Responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing, and overseeing the maintenance of properties, facilities, equipment, and mechanical systems to support operational effectiveness.
• Ensure optimal functionality of building systems like HVAC, fire safety equipment, elevators, etc.
• Oversee vendors and maintenance staff. Manage contractors and third parties through KPIs and SLAs.
• Prepare & conduct Performance Dialogues with Facility Management Teams and other key stakeholders involved in the FM value chain.
• Collaborate with Finance to develop and administer operating and capital budgets for facilities.
• Ensure FM team provides efficient, high-quality service that meets business and external needs.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, including maintaining data integrity for the Real Estate portfolio.
• Manage workspace design and utilization to accommodate staff and business requirements.
• Identify and implement savings initiatives.
• Complete or coordinate routine inspections to determine required services.
• Oversee non-construction projects, recommend and coordinate projects that enhance property value.
• Administer environmental programs in partnership with the company's EH&S Manager. Ensure adherence to Corporate Risk Management policies and Insurance requirements for vendors/contractors.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers and facilities staff.
• Operate the A/P invoice payment system to validate and approve costs associated with facilities.
• Provide regular reports on facility operations, expenses, and projects to management.
• Respond to after-hours facilities related emergencies and determine the appropriate course of action to resolve issues.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business administration, Engineering, Architecture, or related fields
• Desirable Facilities Management Certification
• More than 5 years of related experience preferably in warehouse/ business office/ real estate environment; with construction project management, space planning and facilities management experience

We Offer:

• Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world
• International and virtual environment
• Flexibility and great opportunity to learn
• Tempting Compensation and benefits

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Facilities Manager

At DHL, people mean the world to us. That’s why our goal has always been to attract and retain the best talent across the globe. We provide challenge and opportunity for personal and professional development. We recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the world’s largest leaders in logistics and supply chain solutions.

Job Description

Responsible for providing project management, engineering expertise, and related functions within a mechanical handling and facility environment for start-up and implementation projects. Plans, designs, and implements layouts of warehouse / plant, office, and material handling equipment, including automation, in order to provide the maximum utilization of facilities and efficiency of operations. Directs scope definition, design, budgeting, scheduling, solution layouts, purchasing, cost estimating and control, implementation, system integration, documentation, report writing, start-up, and training. Provides leadership and direction to lower level engineering staff and site based facility management personnel. Coordinates and leads local authority license, permitting, and approval requirements.

• Directs and performs project management and engineering functions with local vendors, including (but not limited to): scope definition, design, budgeting, scheduling, solution layouts, purchasing, cost estimating and control, implementation, system integration, documentation, report writing, start-up and training.
• Applies understanding of Good Mechanical Handling and Facility Practices for the Logistics Industry and associated products. Ensures utilization of Good Mechanical Handling and Facility Processes by subordinate staff, engineering, and operations related to facilities and equipment.
• Design and install safe mechanical and material handling systems and processes.
• Select and manage outside contractors as required to meet project, customer, product, and capacity requirements. Selects and manages use of external vendors and contractors for engineering and maintenance-related projects.
• Stays abreast of technology enhancements within the industry.
• Leads and directs large, multi-site continuous improvement projects and implementation of solutions.
• Partners with customer and internal operations and solutions personnel to develop requirements and define solution sets.
• Partners with Business Development on potential new business to determine engineering impact.
• Develops business cases related to capital projects, including associated project plans and cost estimates. Navigates approval processes and manages installation of capital improvements.
• Coordinates and leads local authority license, permitting, and approval requirements for facility and solution fit-outs.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with focus in engineering, with particular emphasis on Mechanical, Electrical, Facilities, and/or Maintenance Engineering., required
• 10+years of experience in engineering, with particular emphasis on project or engineering management., required
• 3+ years of project management experience in a Logistics and/or engineering environment, preferred

Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.