Facilities Infrastructure Manager

Brown Advisory Incorporated; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Brown Advisory is seeking an experienced Facilities Infrastructure Manager to oversee operations, maintenance, and projects across the firm’s office portfolio in Baltimore. You will lead relocations, renovations, and decommissioning while ensuring safe, efficient workplaces and strong vendor partnerships.

You will manage budgets, coordinate with Security, IT, and stakeholders, and travel to office locations for site reviews and project oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of facilities management and project management experience.
• Experience managing corporate office projects, relocations, renovations, and decommissioning efforts.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance programs, workplace operations, and vendor management.
• Demonstrated experience working with architects, contractors, consultants, landlords, and service providers.
• Proven budget management and financial oversight experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel as required to support office operations and projects.
• Ability to respond to emergencies outside normal business hours, including during inclement weather.
• Experience managing direct reports and contract-based providers.
• Must work in Baltimore office five days a week.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day facility operational issues across offices.
• Collaborate with Director of Corporate Services and vendors to plan short- and long-term facilities improvements.
• Conduct regular office assessments and coordinate maintenance activities across locations.
• Support capex budgeting by identifying critical improvements across the portfolio.
• Manage vendors and coordinate services with property management teams.
• Coordinate security and emergency responses with landlords and property managers.
• Travel to office locations for site reviews, oversight, and assessments.
• Serve as primary contact for emergencies and business continuity events.
• Oversee approved facilities budgets and report to leadership.
• Lead office openings, relocations, renovations, expansions, and decommissioning projects.
• Coordinate with IT, security, and other stakeholders on facility matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve workplace efficiency and overall employee experience.

Skills

Facilities management

Project management

Vendor management

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or related field

Job description

Company Overview

Every firm has a culture – the values, beliefs, methodology, attitudes and standards that reflect an organization’s DNA. But the truly inspiring firms – the game-changers, the industry leaders and the disruptors – have cultures that propel them to innovate and stand out. At Brown Advisory, we aim to be one of those inspired firms. Over the years, we have purposefully built and nurtured our client-first culture. Brown Advisory is an independent investment management and strategic advisory firm committed to delivering a combination of first-class performance, strategic advice and the highest level of client service. The firm’s clients—including individuals, families, family offices, endowments, foundations, charities, institutions, consultants, and financial intermediaries—are served by over 1,000 colleagues worldwide, all of whom are equity owners of the firm.

Position Summary

The Facilities Infrastructure Manager is responsible for the management of facility operations, maintenance programs, office projects, relocations, renovations, and decommissioning activities across Brown Advisory's office portfolio. This role ensures safe, efficient, and productive work environments while leading facility-related projects from planning through completion.

Duties of this position include, but not limited to:

Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day facility operational issues to ensure all offices meet the needs of clients, associates, and visitors; work with Director of Corporate Services and Facilities Specialist(s) or vendors to establish short- and long-term facilities plans Conduct regular office assessments and establish routine communication regarding maintenance activities and project work across all locations; support capex budgeting process by understanding critical improvements required across portfolio Manage vendors and coordinate services with property management teams, including building systems maintenance, fire and life safety systems, janitorial services, repair contractors, and other location-specific service providers Establish preventative maintenance schedules and monitor completion of facility-related work Partner with Security to ensure workplace safety and security standards are maintained and coordinate responses with landlords and property management teams regarding facility issues and emergencies Travel to office locations to conduct site reviews, project oversight, and facility assessments Serve as the primary point of contact for emergency situations including weather-related events, power outages, building closures, emergency notifications, and business continuity events Provide 24/7 response coordination as required for critical incidents affecting office operations Manage approved facilities budgets and provide regular reporting to the Director of Corporate Services and Office Heads Lead and directly manage office openings, relocations, renovations, expansions, and office closure/decommissioning projects, including corporate renovations, restacks, and swing space coordination; ensure project plans prioritize business and operational continuity Assist Director of Corporate Services in management of third-party vendors to ensure alignment with business requirements, scope, schedules, budgets, and design standards Coordinate project activities among Corporate Services, OSG Associates or Facilities Leads, Office Heads, IT, Security, and other stakeholders on any key facility related matters Coordinate furniture, technology, occupancy planning, and relocation-management efforts, including office restacks or moving into temporary space(s) during renovation projects Ensure successful transition of completed projects into ongoing operations and workplace support functions Identify opportunities to improve workplace efficiency, facility performance, and overall employee experience across the office portfolio

Job requirements Include:

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field preferred
• 7+ years of facilities management and project management experience
• Experience managing corporate office projects, relocations, renovations, and decommissioning efforts
• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance programs, workplace operations, and vendor management
• Demonstrated experience working with and/or managing architects, contractors, consultants, landlords, and service providers
• Proven budget management and financial oversight experience
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to travel as required to support office operations and projects
• Ability to respond to emergencies and critical incidents outside normal business hours, including during inclement weather or other unforeseen events, for projects that are scheduled off-hours, or for any other physical infrastructure matters that may impact business operations
• Experience managing direct reports, 3rd party vendors, and other contract-based providers
• Ability to work in our Baltimore office five days a week
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization (e.g., H-1B , O-1, F-1 (OPT), TN, or any other non-immigrant visa classifications that require employer support or sponsorship)

MD Salary: $120-$150k. Commensurate with experience and location. Does not include bonus or long term incentive eligibility (if applicable).

Benefits

At Brown Advisory we offer a competitive compensation package, including full benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness program participation incentive
• Financial wellness program
• Fitness event fee reimbursement
• Gym membership discounts
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Telemedicine Program (for those enrolled in Medical)
• Adoption Benefits
• Daycare late pick-up fee reimbursement
• Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Paid parental leave
• Group Long Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) (50% employer match up to IRS limit, 4 year vesting)

Brown Advisory is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Brown Advisory is an independent investment management and strategic advisory firm committed to delivering a combination of first-class performance, strategic advice and the highest level of client service. The firm’s clients—including individuals, families, family offices, endowments, foundations, charities, institutions, consultants, and financial intermediaries—are served by over 1,000 colleagues worldwide, all of whom are equity owners of the firm.