Facilities Manager - Lead Projects, Maintenance & Budgets

Optimum; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the maintenance and operations of assigned locations, ensuring safe and compliant building systems. You will manage budgets, coordinate service contracts, and oversee capital projects, HVAC upgrades, and energy savings programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering or equivalent, six years of facilities experience including supervisory duties, and strong communication with vendors and staff. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent knowledge.
• Six years’ experience in facilities operations, including two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of building facilities, construction, HVAC, OSHA, and other regulatory standards.
• Strong project management skills, and the ability to plan, coordinate, and implement maintenance, repair, and construction projects.
• Excellent oral, written, and organizational skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with vendors, contractors, and department personnel.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).

Responsibilities

• Manages the Facilities function of assigned locations, monitors performance of overall department and individual staff to ensure that established Facilities goals and objectives are met.
• Responsible for tracking and reporting on operational and capital budget expenses and assisting in the creation of these budgets
• Prepares and ensures adherence to company and industry standards for all building systems.
• Verifies building code compliance against OSHA and local government regulations. Reviews and upgrades detailed specifications as needed.
• Assists the Director in coordinating and implementing various capital improvements and maintenance projects including HVAC and electrical system upgrades at the facility.
• Research and implements cost saving initiatives for materials, supplies, vendor services, and contractor work.
• Responsible for project feasibility to determine schedules costs and inter-department coordination.
• Meet with vendors to discuss contract work. In addition, may review vendor bids and proposals to either award the bid or provide a recommendation to senior management, depending on the size, value, and scope of the work.
• Maintains the facility’s fire alarm system and assists in the planning and implementation of emergency evacuation plans.
• Reviews and analyzes departmental reports including work-flows and scheduling.
• Reviews and tracks energy consumption. Research and implements energy saving programs.
• Provides technical guidance to Facilities Supervisor, where applicable, and maintenance mechanics.
• Coordinates space planning of various projects.
• Reinforces and communicates company business and customer satisfaction objectives and philosophy.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.
• K eeps abreast of new facilities management techniques and building improvements through industry specific magazine subscriptions and attendance at seminars.
• Manage janitorial and refuse removal operations.
• Prepares buildings for weather related storm events and coordinates cleanup of the events.

Skills

Facilities operations

Project management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent knowledge

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Optimum is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the maintenance and operations of assigned locations, ensuring safe and compliant building systems. You will manage budgets, coordinate service contracts, and oversee capital projects, HVAC upgrades, and energy savings programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering or equivalent, six years of facilities experience including supervisory duties, and strong communication with vendors and staff. A valid driver’s license is required.