Lead Facilities Manager – Property Operations & Maintenance

Brandywine Realty Trust; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandywine Realty Trust in Philadelphia seeks a Facilities Manager to oversee daily operations of the property, addressing resident and client concerns while coordinating repairs across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and appliances.

The role requires supervising staff, managing budgets, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and coordinating with vendors and upper management to maximize occupancy and asset performance. Overtime may be required and shifts may change.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency (GED) (required).
• 3-5+ Years of recent hands-on related experience in the property management industry (preferred).
• 2-3+ Years of Supervisory experience (preferred).
• Facilities/Operations experience with strong working knowledge of building systems and Philadelphia Local Codes/Laws.
• Proficiently skilled in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and basic carpentry/construction (required).
• Excellent client service, positive, friendly, outgoing, and attentive demeanor.
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently and with others.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and supervisory skills with attention to detail.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standard Building Management Systems software systems (Entrata and Procore, etc.)
• Reliable, punctual, and regular in attendance.
• Philadelphia Engineers License Grade A (preferred but not required)
• Universal CFC certification (preferred)
• Preferred additional certification in three or more of the following: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair
• Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions. Must be able to respond to emergencies and work 40 hours per week with flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead team’s response to residents’ maintenance requests in a timely manner by diagnosing and repairing HVAC PTAC/Heat-Pump units, appliances, electrical, waste management, and plumbing systems in a manner consistent with Brandywine’s operating procedures and with the intent to reduce recurring problems.
• Ensure vacant apartments are made move-in ready in a timely manner by utilizing in‑house turns as needed and coordinating external turn vendors-such as painters and cleaning teams-especially during high‑volume periods.
• Interface with Maintenance staff, Community Manager, Director of Facilities, Property Management Team, Vendors, and Residents to coordinate daily activities at the building.
• Use Entrata or like to view, add notes to, and close maintenance requests.
• Maintain direct accountability for adherence to approved Repair & Maintenance (R&M), Turn, and Capital Expenditure (CapEx) budgets through proactive planning and cost control, while coordinating closely with the Director of Leasing to align unit turn schedules, capital projects, and leasing objectives to maximize occupancy and asset performance.
• Monitor Building Management Systems e.g. ‘Automated Logic or like’ to view, acknowledge and attend to system alerts, and ensure the building systems are operating as designed. Report any critical issues to upper Management.
• Ensure safety standards including environmental procedures, lockout/tagout, mold awareness programs, safe work practices, and emergency response procedures are maintained.
• Establish repair/maintenance schedules for written property and preventive maintenance program provided by Director of Facilities and ensure they are adhered to.
• Attend and complete all required safety trainings, staff development programs, and staff meetings, provide maintenance staff trainings as needed.
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements and conducts daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly inspections of all buildings and grounds to ensure compliance with governmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and tools sufficient for providing the appropriate level of service.
• Inspect buildings back of the house equipment and common areas on a daily/weekly basis to identify and address any maintenance needs.
• Perform and/or oversee the inspections of residents units such as move-ins, move-outs, or annuals.
• Foster a work environment that promotes energy conservation and continuous improvement of engineering functions.
• May be required to support community and operational needs, including hosting investor walkthroughs, participating in resident events, installing seasonal décor, and performing basic groundskeeping tasks-such as lawn mowing-when necessary.
• Maintain regular attendance and highest standards of personal appearance and grooming, in compliance with Brandywine Realty Trust’s standards, as required by the employee handbook.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Client service

Communication skills

Project management

Supervision

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Philadelphia Engineers License Grade A (preferred)

Universal CFC certification (preferred)

Tools

Entrata

Procore

Job description

Brandywine Realty Trust in Philadelphia seeks a Facilities Manager to oversee daily operations of the property, addressing resident and client concerns while coordinating repairs across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and appliances.

The role requires supervising staff, managing budgets, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and coordinating with vendors and upper management to maximize occupancy and asset performance. Overtime may be required and shifts may change.