Summary
The Facilities Manager maintains and oversees company grounds, buildings and equipment to ensure that the workspace is safe and functional. This role includes negotiating contracts with service providers, inspecting facilities to meet safety regulations and coordinating renovations and updates. This role will work closely with local facility managers employing standardized appearance and functionality to all Manufacturing and Distribution Centers throughout Liberty.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides interior design and space planning services to ensure optimal safety, efficiency, space utilization, aesthetics, and effectiveness of the work environment.
- Oversees furniture specification and finish selection required for projects company-wide by leading the procurement, deployment, and installation of furniture and fixtures to provide consistency and standardization among all locations
- Performs routine maintenance on facilities and making repairs as needed
- Schedules routine inspections and emergency repairs with outside vendors
- Maintain day-to-day operations of facilities, such as delegating or completing maintenance orders
- Liaises with vendors and leads the process of reviewing and accepting bids and proposals on facilities and service needs, selecting proven service providers and building partnerships and relationships
- Coordinates with project sponsors, architects, and contractors on remodel and construction projects by understanding the sponsor’s expectations (costs, quality, and timeframe); managing to those expectations; and maintaining accountability for tracking project results and delivering on project commitments according to the approved budget, schedule, and scope
- Collaborate with building owners and upper management on budgeting for facilities needs
- Maintains responsibility for all onsite and offsite furniture and fixture storage regarding inventory, organization, cleanliness, and budget
- Participates in the development, maintenance, and tracking of a variety of department budgets, specific project costs, and related reporting relative to department performance. Processes department invoices to ensure prompt payment and proper cost allocation
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Must have the ability to work with various software packages (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD)
- Good communication skills; both oral and written with a professional demeanor
- Must be able to manage multiple projects with high attention to detail and aesthetics
- Knowledge of modular furniture systems
- Understanding of basic construction practices and building and ADA codes relating to the workplace
- Project management skills, problem-solving skills. Must be a self-starter
- Must be able to withstand (and meet) rigid deadlines and work well under pressure
- Functional understanding of facilities equipment, including air handling units, boiler systems, air compressors, mechanical cooling and hydronics, water treatment (if applicable), and pollution control (if applicable)
- Functional understanding of Building Automation System design and operation
- Functional understanding of ASME B.31.9 building service piping
- Functional understanding of applicable NEC codes
- Functional understanding of NFPA 70E
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders and work on your feet for extended periods of time.
- Ability to support non-standard working hours for emergency response and troubleshooting
- 50% travel required
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree or up to 3 years of college or technical school
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or Minimum 10+ Years’ Experience in Facilities Services, Space Planning, Interior Design, and related field
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Facility Management Professional (FMP) and/or Certified Facility Manager (CFM) certification
- LEED accreditation
