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Facilities Job Posting
Facilities Manager
Description
We are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee all building-related activities in conjunction with our full-time Facilities staff members who oversee our current portfolio of 20 commercial office buildings. You will be responsible for preserving the good condition of infrastructure and ensuring that facilities are safe, clean, well-functioning, and maintaining a professional presentation.
Duties:
- Review, plan, estimate, and schedule work assignments on facility maintenance, site improvements, modification of facilities, and/or new construction projects.
- Assist in the development of formal project specifications for bid purposes and review bid specifications to assure their thoroughness and accuracy in relation to approved plans.
- Planning and coordinating, in conjunction with ownership, all installations and refurbishments including but not limited to telecommunications, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing, framing, drywall, paint, flooring, and others.
- Coordinate and submit payment applications for projects to ensure the timely payment of work completed according to established policies and procedures.
- Coordinates site visits and pre-bid, pre-construction conferences, and attend job meetings as required.
- Prepare reports, maintain project records, and ensure compliance with current standards, codes, and ordinances.
- Coordinate with facilities staff (custodians, technicians, groundskeepers, office managers, etc.) and external contractors, business partners, inspectors, and local government offices.
- Maintain files of warranties, records, licenses, inspections, contracts, service agreements, and other documents relating to equipment and facilities.
- Control activities like parking lot allocation, waste disposal, building security, etc.
- Perform periodic interior and exterior inspections to ensure safety, medical compliance standards, quality, cleanliness, and overall facility-related operation of all properties.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Any combination equivalent to: graduation from a two- or four-year college program relating to construction management, or a related area of specialty and two years of experience in construction/maintenance specification writing and/or preparation and experience in building construction
- Proven experience as facilities project coordinator or manager or relevant position
Skills and Abilities:
- Read and interpret construction documents, blueprints, plans, and specifications.
- Current with construction methods, costs, and cost estimating.
- Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices
- Knowledge of mechanical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and other facility-related systems.
- Use appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
- Maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including architects, consultants, contractors, and existing facility staff.
- Produce oral and written reports as needed.
- Meet schedules and timelines using communication and organization skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout facilities.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to bend, lift, stretch, climb, and crawl to maintain equipment and buildings.
- Must be able to perform work in a variety of weather conditions.
Requirements
Skills and Abilities:
Read and interpret construction documents, blueprints, plans, and specifications.
Current construction methods, costs, and cost estimating.
Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices
Knowledge of mechanical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and other facility-related systems.
Use appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including architects, consultants, contractors, and existing facility staff.
Produce oral and written reports as needed.
Meet schedules and timelines using communication and organization skills.