Facilities Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; New York (NY); On-site; USD 114,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee operations and maintenance at a specific location. The role involves managing staff, budgets, and compliance while ensuring high standards of service and facility upkeep. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience, preferably in commercial or industrial real estate.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily operations of the facility, including janitorial and maintenance.
• Preparing budgets and financial reports related to the facilities.
• Hiring, training, and motivating facility personnel.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Financial Management

Vendor Management

Education

Associate’s degree in facilities management

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Job Description Summary
This is a management position that will directly and indirectly supervise individuals, building staff, operations, and coordinate across the facilities organization at a specific location, set of buildings, or campus environment. The Senior Assistant Facilities Manager drives implementation of company best practices in alignment with client goals and objectives to deliver a well-managed and maintained building.

Job Title

Facilities Manager

Responsibilities include:

• Managing daily operations of the facility, including janitorial, life-safety, engineering, site services, and maintenance, in accordance with company policies and client directives.
• Supervising maintenance programs for interior and exterior conditions of properties.
• Responding promptly to maintenance and repair requests from occupants.
• Ensuring accurate completion of site-specific documentation and reports.
• Preparing budgets, financial reports, contracts, and expenditures related to the facilities.
• Developing capital budgets and contributing to long-term maintenance and improvement plans.
• Monitoring compliance with insurance, vendor agreements, and legal requirements.
• Proactively inspecting facilities and reporting issues.
• Hiring, training, and motivating facility personnel, and conducting performance evaluations.

Key Competencies:

• Communication, technical proficiency, problem-solving, leadership, teamwork, relationship management, financial management, vendor management.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in facilities management, building, business, or related field required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience, preferably in commercial or industrial real estate.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Certifications like CFM, industry certifications recommended.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

This role operates in a professional office environment, requiring standard office equipment use and occasional travel between properties.

Compensation: $114,750.00 - $135,000.00 based on experience and location.