Facilities Operations Manager

Randstad USA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA seeks an experienced Facilities Operations Manager to lead on-site building operations for a flagship, high-density enterprise facility. You will supervise a union crew, direct maintenance workflows via CMMS and BAS, and partner with executives to ensure reliability and safety across the site.

The role emphasizes operational ownership, cost optimization, and strong stakeholder engagement in a 1-year engagement with 40-hour weeks and high executive visibility.

Qualifications

• Experience managing unionized labor in large facilities.
• Strong understanding of BAS and CMMS platforms and their integration.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and contractor specifications.
• Proven track record in compliance, risk management, and safety protocols.
• Experience supervising on-site trades and foremen with a fair, contract-compliant approach.
• Credentials such as FMP, PMP, or LEED are valued.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily building operations and lead on-site union crew (Local 420).
• Supervise work order execution, dispatch, and closeout via CMMS/QFM and BAS.
• Translate drawings/contract specs into actionable maintenance workflows.
• Manage facility inventory, parts procurement, and vendor POs to minimize downtime.
• Enforce safety governance, environmental standards, and union agreements.
• Analyze cost and staffing metrics and present performance to executives.

Skills

Union supervision

BAS CMMS expertise

Regulatory compliance

Schematics reading

Contract/SOW evaluation

Industry credentials

Education

FMP / PMP / LEED credentials

Tools

CMMS

BAS

QFM

Job description

Take the helm of mission-critical building operations where your technical command of MEP systems and union leadership directly shape the reliability of a high-profile enterprise facility. If you are ready to own the operational heartbeat of a major site with autonomy and high executive visibility, this year-long leadership engagement delivers immediate impact.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As Facilities Operations Manager, you will direct daily technical operations, preventive maintenance execution, and workforce strategy across a flagship, high-density enterprise facility. Operating onsite for a 1-year engagement with an industry-leading infrastructure organization, you will bridge the gap between executive directors and frontline trades to keep building automation and complex physical assets operating at peak performance. In this role, you will champion operational excellence by streamlining CMMS workflows, enforcing compliance standards, and modernizing asset lifecycle planning. It is an opportunity designed for an operational leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-accountability environments.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Direct daily building operations and lead an on-site crew of 10-15 union building operators and foremen (Local 420), driving safety, accountability, and trade excellence.
• Supervise work order execution, dispatch, and closeout through CMMS/QFM and Building Automation Systems (BAS) to ensure rigorous SLA compliance.
• Partner with operations directors, safety managers, and specialized contractors to translate technical drawings and contract specifications into executable maintenance workflows.
• Oversee facility inventory, spare parts procurement, and vendor purchase orders to eliminate downtime on critical equipment.
• Enforce site-wide safety governance, regulatory environmental standards, hazard inspections, and union collective bargaining agreements.
• Analyze operational cost and labor utilization metrics to optimize staffing and present performance reports to executive stakeholders.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Proven background in facility operations, maintenance management, or project controls within large, complex environments (such as transit hubs, hospitals, or commercial campuses).
• Demonstrated experience directly supervising unionized labor and trade foremen with a fair, contract-compliant approach.
• In-depth technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, combined with hands-on proficiency in BAS and CMMS platforms.
• Strong grounding in regulatory compliance, risk management, emergency response planning, and safety protocols.
• Ability to read schematics, evaluate contractor performance, and lead daily operational briefings across multiple stakeholder levels.
• Professional credentials such as FMP, PMP, or LEED are highly valued.

WHY THIS ROLE

• Enterprise-Scale Visibility: Command building operations across a premier, high-profile facility where your leadership directly influences daily reliability and tenant safety.
• True Operational Ownership: Step beyond basic oversight into a high-trust role that bridges hands-on trade execution directly with executive directorship.
• Lucrative Contract Earning: Secure a stable, year-long engagement offering premium hourly compensation, predictable 40-hour weekly scheduling, and strong enterprise resume equity.
• Professional Network Growth: Partner closely with Fortune-level program directors, opening doors to high-level operational leadership networks across the national market.

COMPENSATION

This engagement offers a competitive hourly rate of $52 to $60 per hour, depending on experience.