Facilities Services Manager

City of Pearland, TX; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Pearland, TX is looking for a Facilities Services Manager to oversee the Engineering and Public Works department's facilities management division. This role involves supervising maintenance operations, planning budgets, and ensuring compliance with policies. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in facilities management and relevant certifications, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Long-term disability protection

Life insurance

Medical premium coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Requires six (6) years or more of experience in facilities or building operations management.
• Experience involving multiple facilities is essential.
• Facilities Management Professional (FMP) or Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises operation, maintenance, and repair of facility components.
• Plans and prioritizes work for staff/vendors responsible for facility maintenance.
• Develops and manages budget requests for the Facilities Management Division.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Associate's degree or specialized training

Job description

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a Facilities Services Manager to lead and improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Engineering and Public Works department within our facilities management division. Are you results-driven? Are you results-oriented? Could you excel in a fast-paced environment that is customer-facing? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

The Facilities Services Manager earns a competitive salary of $79,029.75 - $100,762.92/per year based on experience and qualifications. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance, plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States. The City of Pearland has also been recognized as a Top Workplace in the Houston Metro Area 2023 by The Houston Chronicle.

Pearland is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked among the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer, including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

A Day in the Life of the Facilities Services Manager

General Description

The purpose of this job within the organization is to provide direction, develop policy, set division standards for activities of the Facilities Management Division of Public Works.

This job works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

Essential Functions:

Supervises the operation, maintenance, and repair of all facility components under purview, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, life safety equipment, kitchen equipment, appliances and components, furniture, and related systems.

Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and participates in the work of staff/vendors responsible for facility maintenance, monitoring work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.

Finds opportunities to grows the division regarding equipment, facilities, and necessary maintenance; finds creative ways to fund and achieve these opportunities.

Remains on call for any City equipment failures, power outages, building emergencies, and for questions and assistance.

Develops primary and supplemental budget requests for review and approval for the Facilities Management Division; manages the budget throughout the fiscal year for adherence to the City's purchasing policy.

Informs, instructs and answers questions via email and phone, including daily communication with third party vendor partners to set expectations and follow up to solve issues.

Collaborates with the Purchasing Division on bid proposals and contract renewals, contract bid review and decision making, writing and articulate agenda requests for City Council introduction and approval.

Partners with the Capital Projects Division to bring experience and value to new vertical construction projects; addresses consistency issues with newly completed locations and set standards for equipment installations.

Plans long range view of the Facilities Division to include a broader and more robust maintenance agenda.

Manage service contracts, including creating requests for contract/bid, coordinating schedules, recording time and material costs, evaluating and reporting vendor/contractor performance, verifying orders received, and approving invoices for payment.

Additional Duties:

Organizes and attends multiple meetings with various objectives for multiple vertical construction project updates, weekly team meetings, supervisor one on one, training opportunities, and vendor expectations.

Conducts monthly reporting on facilities activities and statistics.

Resolves day-to-day issues; uses analytical skills to identify issues and make decisions.

Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires an associate's degree or specialized courses/training equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college in business, engineering or closely related field.

Requires six (6) years or more of experience in facilities or building operations management, with responsibilities involving multiple facilities.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Facilities Management Professional (FMP) or Certified Facilities Manager (CFM)