(CFCF) Building Services Manager

Travis County; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee operations across multiple properties. This role involves managing building services, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a team to enhance operational efficiency. You'll be responsible for budget management, staff development, and maintaining high standards of service. With a strong focus on fostering a safety culture and continuous improvement, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for facilities management and a commitment to excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

On-site health clinics

Generous retirement plan

Training reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of facilities operations experience required.
• 4 years of mid- to senior level supervisory management experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations for building services and contract management.
• Ensure compliance with laws and policies while improving building services.

Skills

Personnel management

Budget development and administration

Data analysis and problem solving

Oral and written communication

Planning and organizing

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

CMMS

Asset management software

Job description

Are you looking for career opportunities that provide top-notch benefits including paid vacation & sick leave, outstanding health & dental insurance, on-site health clinics for you & your dependents, a generous retirement plan, and much more?

Travis County’s Facilities Management Department has great jobs that serve dozens of facilities across the county. We offer stable career options with training and tuition reimbursement available to get you to the next level in your career.

Under general direction, manages all aspects of a single property or portfolio of properties, department wide-programs, or operations. Directs the day-to-day operations for buildings services, and contract management. Plans, develops and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve building services.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a job classification within the Management job family. Incumbents in this classification are responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal. This classification functions at the highest-level manager in this program area and reports to a Facilities Management Department Assistant Director or Department head. Has broad scope of operational and staff responsibility.

• Responds to occupant needs and ensures that administrative, building, technical, and custodial staff resolve problems.
• Coordinates and supervises the activities of skill craft positions including plumbing, electrical, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC), etc., involved in minor construction, building maintenance, and related activities as well as the activities of Building and Grounds (or Custodial) staff or program.
• Ensures that all services provided to properties are compliant with Federal, state and local laws, Travis County and Facility Management Department policies, procedures, regulations, contractual obligations, and standards.
• Directs subordinate managers and staff, ensuring activities are consistent with policies, procedures, laws, regulations, goals and objectives. Creates opportunities for improved performance, learning and development of staff. Identifies and addresses problems or conflicts.
• Conducts periodic property inspections, recommending and/or approving alterations, maintenance, and reconditioning. Manages inventory and purchases materials and supplies.
• Contracts for and supervises vendor services as required.
• Serves as primary contact with occupant department specific points of contact (SPOCs) and Facility Management Department senior management.
• Develops, controls, and monitors annual budgets for operating and capital expenses, forecasting management plans, and preparing monthly performance reports.
• Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of programs, properties, and projects.
• Develops and recommends short- and long-range plans.
• Coordinates activities with other divisions and sections.
• Fosters Travis County and departmental safety culture and enforces safety rules.
• Develops and establishes goals, priorities, and procedures.
• Develops, recommends and maintains long-range planning for building operations and capital renewal.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field AND ten (10) years increasingly responsible facilities operations experience, including four (4) years mid- to senior level supervisory management experience.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Applicants are required to pass a criminal background check for CJIS clearance.
• Applicants are required to successfully pass the background investigation, including fingerprint clearance.

Preferred:

Knowledge of CMMS and asset management software and systems.

Knowledge of:

• Management and budgeting principles.
• Maintenance operations.
• Applicable legislation and legal requirements.
• Financial terms and principles.
• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills.

Skill in:

• Personnel management.
• Budget development and administration.
• Developing and maintaining good working relationships with contractors, other County employees, and the public.
• Using applicable software applications.
• Data analysis and problem solving.
• Planning and organizing.
• Oral and written communication.

Ability to:

• Multitask and prioritize.
• Provide efficient, timely, and courteous customer service.
• Conduct advanced financial analysis.
• Comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Foster and develop systematic processes and continuous improvement principles.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 35 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to extreme temperatures, outside elements, noise, vibration, contact with dust, fumes and hazardous chemicals, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects and rodents.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday. May work some holidays, some nights, some weekends.

Location: 1700 Guadalupe Street Austin, TX 78701

Department: Facilities Management - 1

Criminal background check, Driving, Education, and Employment verification required.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.