Facilities Manager

LevelUP HCS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LevelUP HCS in New York oversees a European banking client's Real Estate and Operational facilities, including data centers and BCM sites, to run safely and efficiently.

The role requires strong customer service, budgeting and organizational skills, with emphasis on coordinating building services and vendor oversight. Certifications such as CFM or FMP are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience.
• Strong customer service focus, budgeting and communication skills required.
• Proficiency with safety and compliance.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Relevant professional certifications are a plus but not required: CFM, FMP

Responsibilities

• Oversee Real Estate, Building Services and Office and Support Services.
• Coordinate data center facilities and real estate operations.
• Lead real estate and facilities management projects.
• Ensure safety, compliance and efficient day-to-day operations.
• Manage vendors and building services (HVAC, electrical, UPS, BMS, security).
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors; quarterly reporting to headquarters.

Skills

Customer service focus

Budgeting

Communication

Organizational skills

Safety & compliance

Education

CFM certification

FMP certification

Job description

We're supporting a search for our European banking client's New York office to fill this Facilities & Real Estate Management role. This position oversees data centers, BCM sites, and overall operational facilities, ensuring seamless and compliant day-to-day operations across multiple functions.

Position Summary:

Primary responsibility is the oversight and coordination of Real Estate and Operational facilities management for our European banking client's New York office. Ensures that the facility, including its data centers, BCM sites and associated equipment, run safely, efficiently and smoothly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Exercises managerial responsibility for Real Estate, Building Services and Office and Support Services including:

• Organization for Data Center facilities and its real estate operation in a prudent and ethical manner.
• Develops / implements strategies and business plans consistent with local management and the Global Functional Lead's objectives to provide intelligent solutions to clients and to ensure compliance with the bank's standards.
• Project management of real estate and facilities management projects.
• COI Process when needed
• Responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of Real Estate and Building Services.
• Oversight of various vendors that directly manage the following facilities operations and tasks:
• HVAC: Mechanical Generator and cooling tower maintenance and Inspection
• Electrical UPS Maintenance
• Electrical Infrared Test
• BMS Systems operation
• Radio and Fire Warden coordination
• Additional infrastructure oversight
• Cleaning and custodial services
• Light replacement
• Office maintenance and repairs
• Desk and location placement
• Physical security backup
• Quarterly reporting to headquarters
• Coordination with internal and external auditors

Experience /Qualifications/Education:

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience
• Strong customer service focus, budgeting and communication skills required
• Strong business systems knowledge
• Proficiency with safety and compliance
• Strong organizational skills
• Relevant professional certifications are a plus but not required: Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facilities Management Professional (FMP)