Facilities and Workplace Manager

altentechnologyusa; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Facilities & Workplace Manager to lead the strategic and day-to-day management of the company's workplace facilities and office operations. This role ensures offices are safe, functional, cost-effective, well-maintained, and aligned with business needs.

The position oversees facilities operations, corporate real estate & lease administration, office moves and renovations, vendor management, budgets, and a team of three Office Administrators, collaborating with

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of Company offices and workplace facilities.
• Establish and maintain consistent facility standards, processes, and service expectations across locations.
• Oversee office repairs, maintenance, janitorial, building services, access, security, furniture, equipment.
• Develop relationships with landlords, property managers, contractors, and service providers.
• Identify facility issues and develop cost-effective solutions.
• Coordinate facility-related emergencies and business continuity needs.
• Partner with HR, IT, Security, and leadership to provide a safe, productive workplace.

Job description

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life-from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group-57,000+ engineers in 30 countries-we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Summary

The Facilities & Workplace Manager is responsible for the strategic and day-to-day management of the Company's workplace facilities and office operations. This position ensures that Company offices are safe, functional, cost-effective, well-maintained, and aligned with business needs.

The role has broad responsibility for facilities operations, commercial lease administration and negotiations, office moves and expansions, repairs and maintenance, vendor and contractor management, facility budgets, and workplace projects. The Facilities & Workplace Manager will also lead and develop a team of three Office Administrators and establish consistent workplace practices and service standards across the organization.

This position serves as the primary point of contact for facility-related matters and partners closely with senior leadership, Finance, HR, IT, landlords, brokers, contractors, and other external partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required.

Management may modify, change or add to the duties of this description at any time without notice.

Facilities & Workplace Management

• Manage the day-to-day operation of Company offices and workplace facilities.
• Establish and maintain consistent facility standards, processes, and service expectations across locations.
• Oversee office repairs, preventative maintenance, janitorial services, building services, access, security, furniture, equipment, and other workplace services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with landlords, property managers, contractors, and service providers.
• Identify facility issues proactively and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Coordinate facility-related emergencies and business continuity needs.
• Partner with HR, IT, Security, and leadership to provide a safe, functional, and productive workplace environment.

Corporate Real Estate & Lease Administration

• Lead the Company's commercial lease administration process.
• Manage lease renewals, amendments, expansions, relocations, consolidations, and terminations.
• Lead or coordinate lease negotiations with landlords, brokers, attorneys, and other stakeholders.
• Evaluate current and future office space requirements based on headcount, business growth, operational needs, and cost.
• Partner with Finance and leadership to develop financial analyses and recommendations related to real estate decisions.
• Maintain accurate records of lease terms, costs, obligations, renewal dates, and other critical lease information.
• Identify opportunities to optimize the Company's real estate footprint and reduce occupancy costs.

Office Moves, Renovations & Workplace Projects

• Lead office relocations, expansions, renovations, consolidations, and other workplace projects.
• Develop project plans, budgets, timelines, and communication plans.
• Coordinate landlords, contractors, vendors, employees, IT, HR, Finance, and other stakeholders.
• Manage furniture procurement, space planning, signage, employee workspaces, and move logistics.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption to business operations.
• Conduct post-project reviews and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Select, negotiate with, and manage facility-related vendors and contractors.
• Evaluate proposals, negotiate pricing and service agreements, and monitor vendor performance.
• Ensure contracted services are delivered in accordance with agreed-upon expectations.
• Review facility-related invoices and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain appropriate vendor contracts, documentation, insurance requirements, and service records.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate vendors, improve service levels, and reduce costs.

Budget & Financial Management

• Develop and manage the annual facilities and workplace operating budget.
• Monitor expenditures and forecast future facility-related costs.
• Manage capital expenditures associated with office improvements, moves, and facili