Assistant Facilities Manager

LB&B Associates Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LB&B Associates Inc. is hiring an Assistant Facilities Manager to oversee the operations and mechanical maintenance services for federal buildings and courthouses in Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of supervisory experience in large building maintenance, with responsibilities spanning O&M, vendor management, PM planning, and reporting to the customer. Proficiency in CMMS and building automation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with at least 5 years of recent management experience in building mechanical maintenance operations for large facilities.
• Experience supervising facilities staff and coordinating with contractors and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and maintenance of all buildings under the contract.
• Lead skilled trades staff and administrative personnel to ensure consistent service quality.
• Monitor and train facilities personnel; manage PM plans and preventive maintenance.
• Oversee operation of machinery, electrical and mechanical systems; ensure proper repairs and upkeep.
• Negotiate O&M contracts and manage vendor relationships; qualify new vendors.

Skills

MS Office

CMMS

Building automation

Vendor management

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMMS

Building Automation Systems

Job description

Description

LB& B Associates Inc. is currently seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager to oversee its long-term contract to provide operations and mechanical maintenance services of federal buildings and courthouses in Norfolk, VA and surrounding area.

Qualifications/Experience

• Has a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of recent (within the past 7 years) experience in the management and supervision of building mechanical maintenance operations for large buildings of the approximate size and characteristics of the buildings to be covered by this long-term contract.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operations and maintenance (O&M) of all buildings under this contract.
• Manage skilled trades, administrative, and supporting staff, ensuring the same quality of service across all facilities.
• Monitor, train, evaluate, and guide facilities personnel.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Oversee the development of and implementation of preventive maintenance (PM) plans and recommend predictive projects.
• Negotiate O&M contracts and manage relationships with vendors who service the buildings being managed.
• Qualify new vendors.
• Have the authority to purchase and manage all related maintenance supplies and repair parts for all equipment's in the facilities.
• Inspect grounds, buildings, and equipment, noting and reporting need for repair and replacements.
• Ensure proper use of the CMMS for all buildings under this contract.
• Regularly meet with customer to provide contract requirements updates and receive further directions.
• Provide reports to customer as required.
• Must be knowledgeable in basic Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), building automation systems, and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Must have an excellent record of customer satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employer is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected factor by country, regional or local law.