Facilities Manager

Talascend is currently seeking a Facilities Manager for a contract opportunity with our client in Lansing, Michigan.

Overview

The Facilities Manager leads a team of facilities associates in the delivery of service and is responsible for the day-to-day facility operations and maintenance activities at the assigned location(s). The position ensures client assets are operated and maintained in a cost-effective manner while providing a safe, clean, and comfortable work environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with portfolio wide initiatives, local, state, and federal laws, and governing regulations that pertain to the operating of facilities.
• Develop and manage facility operating budgets with the clients’ goals and objectives addressed for the assigned portfolio.
• Provide monthly/quarterly/annual reporting appropriate for the client, track variances and ensure smooth recovery process within established targets.
• Achieve cost savings through maximizing utilization of suppliers and preferred vendors/contractors and by identifying additional efficiency opportunities.
• Survey all assigned facilities based on an established grading program and develop recommendations for improvements.
• Help to develop and gain approval for the annual capital plan including infrastructure upgrades and building modifications.
• Develop and maintain a high-performance team utilizing HR top grading and other tools for hiring, talent and succession planning.
• Manage the staffing, development, performance, and outcomes of assigned team reporting to the position.
• Ensure performance reviews and other HR procedures and duties for line staff are conducted according to policy.
• Source local services and goods needed to perform day to day operations through 3rd party suppliers.
• Coordinate discussions with each vendor or supplier regarding goal setting, performance criteria, and performance review.
• Collaborate with account sourcing team on national and regional sourcing opportunities.
• Ensure client satisfaction with Facility/Property Management by providing a seamless interface into client real estate organization.
• Accountable for the accuracy and timely updates to all systems data utilized for the account process.
• Proactively manage all facility services and communication in accordance with account and client standard processes.
• Represent client’s real estate organization at the regional level, developing and fostering regional client relationships.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the annual management plan.
• Develop and implement innovative programs, processes and projects that aim to reduce operating costs and increase productivity.
• Coordinate with building operations for utility, facility, or other shut-down activity that can affect operations.
• Effectively manage critical incidents with a zero target for controllable incidents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Facilities Management with management/technical emphasis
• 8 years industry experience required either in the corporate environment, third party service provider or as a consultant

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability
• Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service
• Knowledge of standard business and accounting practices
• Advanced computer skills with emphasis on Excel and possess the ability to analyze data
• Strong organizational, management, and supervisory skills
• Experience in matrix management organization desirable
• Knowledge of real estate, telecommunications, furniture, accounting and building systems helpful
• Demonstrated ability to develop successful relationships with and influence customers, both internal and external.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, building automation systems across a variety of building types including commercial offices and datacenters.

Shift

2nd Shift Tue-Sat 2:00pm - 10:00pm