Senior Facilities Manager

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the maintenance and repair of company building(s), equipment, machinery and grounds


• Plan, schedule, and direct staff of in-house employees and external contractors in the maintenance of company buildings, equipment, machinery and grounds


• Develop and maintain an operating budget to ensure that such maintenance is carried out on a cost-effective basis


• Ensure facilities remain operational


• Oversee the regular maintenance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and other equipment


• Develop comprehensive annual inspection process for equipment, machinery and facilities


• Direct building renovation and ensures renovations occur within budgeted levels and conform to company specifications.  Obtain and prepare cost estimates; coordinate all construction, remodeling, and repair projects; and inspect completed work


• Coordinate/manage insurance and service contract requirements and associated vendors


• Assure that space-management and project-tracking documentation is accurate and up-to-date to facilitate incorporation of new requirements and projects 


• Resolve and investigate all facility security related issues; develop incident report system


• Implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with facility security efforts


• Keep upper management apprised of any developments or problems that may interfere with production/processes or cause property loss


• Collaborate with other departments on problems concerning facilities


• Mentor staff by motivating and providing direction to help them achieve their goals and make a consistent effort to go above and beyond


• Establish, implement, and monitor methods and measures to ensure quality and low cost


• Provide compliance and consulting support to management 


• May provide interface with governmental agencies and other sites to avoid reactions to law changes and compliance issues


• Develop and manage applicable Emergency Contingency Planning


• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization


• Assist management with special projects and assignments as requested


• Support business plans, acquisitions, mergers, and divestitures

Job Responsibilities Part II

• Associate’s degree in engineering or related field and a minimum of 7+ years of facilities experience and/or equipment engineering
• Working knowledge of processing equipment and related support equipment
• Working knowledge of electrical power systems as well as HVAC systems and controls  
• Demonstrated project management skills and experience working with subcontractors
• Proven “hands-on” leadership and people skills
• Detail oriented, time and cost conscious
• Demonstrated skills in facility engineering