Building Manager

United Way of King County; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way of King County in Seattle, WA is seeking a Building Manager to oversee facilities, safety, and operations. This full-time exempt role leads maintenance, space planning, and vendor management, with daily on-site presence and occasional after-hours support.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in facilities or property management, strong communication, and the ability to manage budgets and safety compliance within a nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of facilities or property management experience.
• Experience managing commercial office buildings or nonprofit facilities preferred.
• Experience with office administration and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and maintenance of facilities.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans.
• Oversee safety compliance and building security.
• Manage vendor contracts and service providers.
• Develop and manage facilities operating budgets and track costs.
• Coordinate safety inspections and corrective actions.
• Schedule and supervise temporary labor as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal and customer service

Strong communication

Mechanical aptitude

Lift 25-50 pounds

Independent and team work

Prioritize service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Building Manager

Full Time Salaried Exempt Seattle, WA, US 1 Attachments

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1138

At United Way of King County, we are working side by side with communities to build an equitable future for everyone. We believe that having staff, volunteers, and supporters that represent diverse backgrounds will allow us to better accomplish our mission. We continue to work diligently to ensure that the field of philanthropy is welcoming to diverse communities. We strive to have a diverse staff and particularly encourage Black, Indigenous and people of color to apply and be part of our team.

Our culture fosters collaboration, teamwork, open communication, leadership, integrity, and accountability.

Job Summary:

The Building Manager is responsible for the overall maintenance, safety, functionality, and efficiency of organizational facilities and property operations. This position serves as the organization's primary internal resource for facility operations and provides technical leadership for the building's mechanical, plumbing, electrical, automation, and general facility systems. In addition, this position oversees safety compliance, space planning, and day-to-day facility operations to ensure a safe, clean, and effective work environment for staff and visitors. This position is required to be on-sight weekdays during business hours and supervises one employee.

Job requires ability to walk facilities and inspect building daily. Exposure to maintenance areas and mechanical systems while working inside and sometimes outdoors. Work requires daily presence in the building while staff operate in a hybrid work schedule. Extended hours may be needed on nights/weekends to meet specific work objectives and to respond to facility emergencies.

• The annual salary for this position ranges from $86,895 to $91,468.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• PTO (including holidays)
• 403(b) retirement savings plan

Facility Operations

• Manage daily operations of office buildings and facilities
• Oversee maintenance and repair activities to ensure building is safe and secure
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the building and its critical systems.
• Provide a preventative and proactive maintenance plan and strategy.
• Maintain building appearance and functionality to ensure building is clean and operational

Preventive Maintenance

• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs.
• Schedule inspections and servicing for building systems.
• Monitor HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, and other systems.
• Maintain accurate building and maintenance records.

Vendor and Contractor Management

• Manage relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Obtain bids and negotiate contracts and ensure vendors meet compliance requirements.
• Monitor vendor performance and service quality.

Budget and Financial Management

• Develop and manage facilities operating budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor expenses and track utilities, repairs, maintenance, and project costs.
• Assist with long-term capital planning.

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ADA, fire/life safety, and local regulations.
• Coordinate safety inspections and corrective actions.
• Oversee building security and access systems.

Office Management and Staff Support

• Manage building and common areas in support of staff activities (space planning).
• Manage furniture, storage, and workspace utilization.
• Communicate facility updates and building notices.
• Schedule and supervise temporary labor as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The position will manage one employee in support of the responsibilities listed above.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate in verbal and written form.
• Ability to lift 25-50 pounds occasionally.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to complete general maintenance tasks.
• Proven ability to assess services and materials and evaluate completed work.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize service and work to meet team and organization needs.
• Operation of specific automated applications (e.g., HVAC, Security system, Ticketing).
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Demonstrated understanding of social and racial justice and equity, with a proven commitment to apply racial and economic justice lenses in both personal and workplace contexts.
• Lived experience and/or demonstrated professional skills working within a diverse work environment.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma, or equivalent with at least five (5)+ years of experience of facilities or property management experience required. Experience managing commercial office buildings or nonprofit facilities preferred. Experience with office administration and vendor management.

Additional Information:

United Way of King County is an exceptional workplace that can provide you with:

• Opportunities to work with smart, passionate, and enthusiastic team members and volunteers.
• Ongoing collaboration with diverse staff and other constituents
• A desirable culture of high-performance expectations and accountability
• Exciting and challenging work
• Opportunities to help solve the community's toughest problems.
• Competitive pay is commensurate with demonstrated successful performance and experience.
• Many other benefits that we are happy to discuss with you.

Candidates who apply early will receive priority consideration.