Manager, Facilities

RPMGlobal; Ewing (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facilities management is seeking a Manager, Facilities in Ewing, New Jersey. This role involves overseeing workplace safety, managing vendor relationships, and supervising staff while ensuring compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and analytical skills along with a Bachelor’s degree and relevant certifications in Facilities Management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Facilities Management.
• Certified Facility Manager or Facility Management Professional certification required.
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage facility operating budgets and develop strong vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations for health and safety.
• Supervise staff and coordinate with local support services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Management skills

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management or equivalent work experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Manager, Facilities manages a geographic facility or facilities and ensures that the workplace supports the health and safety of all employees and visitors and that all activities are in accordance with local law and code.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that the workplace supports the health and safety of all employees and visitors and that all activities are in accordance with local law and code
• Develops and manage facility operating budgets and costs
• Develops a relationship with the landlords and property managers of leased premises and reviews and approves lease payments, Common Area Maintenance (CAM) payments and the annual reconciliation of the CAM charges supplied by the landlord or building management company
• Achieves cost savings through maximizing utilization of suppliers and preferred vendors/contractors and by identifying additional efficiency opportunities, consistent with the company’s savings initiatives
• Sources local services and goods needed to perform day-to-day operations through third-party suppliers; This includes scope of work definition, negotiations, writing contracts, obtaining necessary vendor set-up forms, and reviewing certificates of insurance for compliance
• Coordinates discussions with each vendor or supplier regarding goal setting, performance criteria, and performance review
• Establishes and grows strong and effective working relationships with local staff including senior management and process partners (HR, IT, Security, etc.)
• Develops and execute a facility management model in support of the company’s growth strategy
• Establishes, maintains, and evolves facility service levels to assure a high functioning workplace environment
• Develop, document, execute and control facility management standards, processes, procedures and policies.
• Negotiates and administers facility services, materials, and equipment contracts, as appropriate
• Ensure that third-party tenants are supported and held accountable in accordance with their leases
• Participate in the development and implementation of facility management technology and automation solutions
• Supervises staff in respective geographic area
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, include but not limited to compliance and operational risk. Demonstrate consideration for Cenlar’s reputation as well as our clients, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Facilities Management
• 5+ years of experience required
• Possess Certified Facility Manager or Facility Management Professional certification
• Strong interpersonal skills, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal/written communication, and presentation skills.
• Comfortable with some ambiguity and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service.
• Advanced computer skills with emphasis on Excel.
• Strong organizational, management, and supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of leases, telecommunications, furniture, accounting, and building systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop successful relationships with and to influence customers, both internal and external