Facilities Manager

Cogs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogs is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee operations at their World Headquarters in New York City. This pivotal role involves leading a team, managing facility maintenance and repairs, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The successful candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, a strong educational background, and experience in facility management. If you are looking for a dynamic opportunity to contribute to a prestigious organization, apply now.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in Facility Management.
• Ability to manage sensitive and complex information.
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team, overseeing daily operations.
• Manage facility repairs and maintenance for a Class A facility.
• Conduct facility inspections and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Property or Facility Management certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Facilities Manager

As a Facilities Manager, you will oversee various functions related to building operations and maintenance for our client’s World Headquarters, a Class A facility located in New York City. This important role falls within the Facilities Management division and is essential to supporting a large and diverse portfolio of properties. The position requires a candidate who can establish high standards, manage client expectations, ensure exceptional service delivery, and oversee both critical and non-critical assets.

What You Will Do:

• Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of employees. Responsible for training, development, performance evaluations, and coaching.
• Oversee daily operations of the team, including work schedules, task assignments, and cross-training efforts. Set clear timelines for staff and departmental objectives.
• Manage all aspects of facility repairs and maintenance by coordinating with union and nonunion technicians, vendors, and contractors.
• Foster positive relationships with clients and hold regular meetings to address and resolve facility-related issues.
• Lead high-profile capital projects, manage operating budgets, and prepare variance reports.
• Perform facility inspections and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Recommend and implement operational improvements, repairs, and upgrades.
• Develop and enforce environmental health and safety procedures for facility operations.
• Cultivate relationships with vendors and manage invoicing procedures. Review and approve purchase orders for parts, services, and labor required for facility projects.
• Utilize your expertise to contribute to team and departmental goals by applying broad knowledge in facility management and aligning your efforts with the broader business strategy.
• Demonstrate leadership and influence by encouraging others to adopt best practices and policies while addressing operational challenges.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical and operational problems.
• Continuously improve and optimize processes and standards in all aspects of facility management.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, with 5-8 years of relevant experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. A valid driver's license is required. Property or Facility Management certification is highly preferred.
• Experience with staffing, recruitment, training, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Strong communication skills, especially in managing sensitive and complex information. Ability to set clear performance expectations and handle challenges effectively.
• Proven leadership ability to drive operational performance across multiple teams and departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a problem-solving mindset.
• Solid math skills, including the ability to perform complex calculations related to budgeting, financial analysis, and project management.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a highly visible and dynamic environment, where leadership, problem-solving, and strategic thinking will play a key role in the success of facility operations.