Facilities Manager

C&W Services (S); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

C&W Services (S) in Boston is seeking a Facilities Manager responsible for day-to-day operations of the campus, including custodial, life-safety, engineering, and general maintenance, in line with company policies and client directives.

You will manage contracts, oversee budgets and reporting, supervise maintenance programs, support tenant needs, and drive cost-efficiency through capital planning and continuous improvement, while leading the facilities team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Facilities Management or related field.
• 5–7 years of commercial high-rise or campus management experience.
• Experience with leasing, construction, engineering and property operation.
• CMMS/Work Order experience preferred.
• IFMA/BOMA certifications recommended; other engineering or technical training useful.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day facility operations across custodial, life-safety, and maintenance.
• Manage contracts, review invoices, and ensure pricing compliance.
• Supervise maintenance programs for interior and exterior property conditions.
• Respond to tenant requests and coordinate SLA-driven improvements.
• Prepare budgets, reports and purchase orders; track expenditures.
• Coordinate annual budget and five-year capital planning.
• Lead facilities staff and ensure safety and compliance records.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Technical Proficiency

Problem Solving/Analysis

Leadership

Teamwork Orientation

Relationship Management

Financial Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or related field

Tools

CMMS/Work Order Management

Yardi

Building Management Systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Title

Facilities Manager

Job Description

• Ensure the day-to-day operations of the facility(ies) or campus, including custodial, life-safety, engineering, site services, and general maintenance, are implemented and carried out in a manner consistent with C&W policies and client directives
• Manage all contracts to ensure they are reviewed on a regular basis and are bid out as required; verify that invoices match contract pricing
• Supervise all maintenance programs relating to the interior and exterior conditions and appearance of the properties
• Respond positively and promptly to requests from building tenants and occupants. Oversee the implementation of ongoing contract programs to constantly assess tenant and occupant needs and to ensure problems are being solved promptly to the mutual benefit of the tenant, client, and the properties in accordance with contract scope and Service Level Agreements (SLA's)
• Ensure that all site-specific documentation and reports are completed accurately and on time, including (and as applicable): Property Information Book, Site Operating Manual, Emergency Procedures Manual, IIPP Manual, Local Code Compliance Log, ADA Compliance Log, OSHA Log, Safety Meeting Log, Elevator Logs, Janitorial Log, Purchase Order Log, Vendor Certificates of Insurance, As-built Drawings, IIPP Manual, Paid Invoices File, General Files, Contract Files, Annual Property Conditions and Year-end Performance Report, and other reports and documentation, as required
• Prepare, review, and give initial approval and as needed all budgets, financial reports (monthly and quarterly), contracts, expenditures and purchase orders related to the facility(ies) or complex.
• Coordinate the preparation and publication of the annual budget, quarterly reforecast, and business plans
• Assist in the development of capital budgets for the property. This includes contributions towards a five-year plan of maintenance, facility improvement, and cost reduction initiatives
• Collect, analyze and report statistical data as may be required to provide accurate and current assessment of facility management objectives
• Hire, train and motivate facility personnel. Maintain positive staff relations. Conduct or approve performance evaluations for staff
• Thoroughly familiar with the management contract and all requirements contained therein
• Monitor and ensure that tenants and vendors comply with insurance requirements and coordinate all claims, as required

KEY COMPETENCIES

1. Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
2. Technical Proficiency
3. Problem Solving/Analysis
4. Leadership
5. Teamwork Orientation
6. Relationship Management
7. Financial Management

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

Bachelors degree in Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Project Management, or Business Administration required

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 5-7 years of commercial high-rise, campus environment, and/or property portfolio management experience required

Experience in leasing, construction, engineering and all facets of property operation and building management preferred

Experience with critical system environments desired

Experience in the development and implementation of programs to drive out cost inefficiencies preferred

CMMS/Work Order Management experience preferred

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Facility Manager (CFM), International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) industry certifications recommended; other Engineering, Business or technical training or certifications preferred
• Ability to read and understand construction specifications and blueprints
• Proficient in understanding management agreements and contract language
• Excellent computer and systems knowledge: Strong literacy in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Strong discipline of financial management including financial tracking, budgeting and forecasting
• Knowledge of Financial Systems (Yardi a plus)
• Skilled in Building Management Systems maintenance and monitoring

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May be required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for 50-75% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or