Abschlussarbeit (Bachelor / Master)

Location : Ideally Berlin (Hybrid model – work from home and office). If located in Germany (outside of Berlin), work fully remote with travel to hotels and HQ.

Core Duties & Responsibilities :

1. Project Work Facility Management:
2. Independent property management of existing 5-6 hotels (e.g., Cologne, Frankfurt, Heidelberg) in cooperation with hotel managers.
3. Management of contractors and FM service suppliers, coordination of the repair of damage and defects in the hotels (e.g., repair measures after water damage, construction defects).
4. Ensure all activities meet maintenance standards, health, safety, and regulations.
5. Warranty prosecution in coordination with owners, property managers, and external companies.
6. Obtain competitive quotations as per given requirements and policies. Negotiate with suppliers.
7. Maintain a strong relationship with service providers and key suppliers to support maintenance of our properties.
8. Securing Regular Operations of Hotels:
9. Conduct site visits regularly (up to 40% travel requirement). Travel expenses paid by the company and compensation for additional travel expenses.
10. Track maintenance services, asset renewal, and spare parts availability, ensuring rooms are not out-of-order.
11. Participate in FM services contract negotiations and related agreements.
12. Implement new properties into the existing FM structure.
13. Assist in the preparation of budgets, ensuring adherence and reporting within the area of responsibility.
14. Optimization of Processes:
15. Prepare guidelines and manuals for maintenance.
16. Plan, organize, and implement new standards.
17. Provide evaluations and statistics from the FM area to the Head of Facility Management for decision-making.
18. Train and onboard new team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, or at least 2 years of proven experience, in Facility Management, preferably in Hospitality Facilities Management, Engineering, or Business Administration fields.
• Experience in maintenance of assets and building installations is a plus.
• Ability to apply problem-solving skills and techniques.
• Proficient use of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Languages: Fluent German; English or Hungarian is a plus.

Personal Attributes & Soft Skills :

• Project management and organizational skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel.
• Transparent and open-minded communication skills.
• Independence and ability to work in a team.
• Knowledge of connections and interfaces with external departments.
• Holistic thinking, cost orientation, and solution-oriented action.