Facilities Project & Contracts Manager

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm is seeking a Facilities Engineer to manage facility-related contracts, capital improvement projects, and vendor performance across distribution facilities. You will develop scopes of work, evaluate proposals, manage budgets, and create purchase requisitions in PentaSAP while ensuring safe, cost-effective project delivery.

The role acts as a liaison between facility operations, contractors, procurement, and finance to maintain efficient infrastructure and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Project Management, or Contractor Administration.
• Experience reviewing contractor proposals, estimates, and bid packages.
• Experience managing service contracts and vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and cost control practices.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage facility service contracts, including review and approval of out-of-scope work.
• Landscaping & Snow Removal
• Janitorial Services
• Facility Maintenance
• Scale Calibrations
• Uniform Services
• Solicit, evaluate, and recommend vendor proposals and competitive bids.
• Review contractor pricing, estimates, and scopes of work.
• Coordinate regional construction contractors and specialty service providers.
• Support contract renewals, vendor scorecards, and performance reviews.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions and service requests in PentaSAP.
• Track operating expenses (OPEX) and capital expenditures (CAPEX) against approved budgets.
• Review contractor invoices and verify completed work prior to payment approval.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, accrual reporting, and expense planning.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while maintaining operational effectiveness.
• Support planning and execution of facility capital improvement projects.
• Coordinate facility renovations, infrastructure upgrades, and building improvements.
• Manage project budgets, contractor schedules, and project closeout activities.
• Participate in project meetings with contractors and stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Support daily facility operations across locations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for building-related issues and service requests.
• Coordinate emergency repairs and facility service interruptions.
• Monitor facility conditions and recommend operational improvements.
• Support maintenance and reliability initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and Corporate Facilities teams.
• Ensure contractor compliance with corporate safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support OSHA compliance, facility audits, and safety inspections.
• Participate in risk assessments and corrective action implementation.
• Promote a safe working environment for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Support environmental, health, and safety initiatives to maintain regulatory compliance.

Skills

Contract management

Vendor management

Budgeting

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

PMP Certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP / PentaSAP

Job description

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm is seeking a Facilities Engineer to manage facility-related contracts, capital improvement projects, and vendor performance across distribution facilities. You will develop scopes of work, evaluate proposals, manage budgets, and create purchase requisitions in PentaSAP while ensuring safe, cost-effective project delivery.

The role acts as a liaison between facility operations, contractors, procurement, and finance to maintain efficient infrastructure and