Operations Manager

GGP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GGP is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee cost-effective operation, maintenance and long-term preservation of the property's assets in Houston. The role supports the Sr/General Manager to achieve property-specific business metrics, focusing on physical operations, construction coordination, safety and health principles, contracted services oversight and project management.

You will manage a team, review invoices, supervise safety programs, coordinate with tenants and corporate departments,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience or training in shopping centers or equivalent management and leadership.
• 3+ years of facilities operations or construction management preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical), blueprints, CAD drawings and other schematics.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong project management, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Effective writing and communication skills to supervise and direct teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and Yardi.

Responsibilities

• Operate a clean, well-maintained property providing guests with a positive shopping experience.
• Oversee all physical assets to ensure maintenance to required standards in the most economical manner.
• Prepare and manage multi-year capital and operating expense plans and projects; identify expense control strategies.
• Develop tenant relationships and coordinate with tenant contractors to regulate compliance and timely completion of construction.
• Implement and administer all preventative maintenance programs and vendor compliance for service contracts.
• Ensure safety systems are code compliant and safety documentation is maintained.
• Support safety, health and environment programs and sustainability efforts.
• Monitor utilities consumption and building control technologies including BAS, lighting, HVAC, and fire/life safety systems.
• Manage direct reports and coordinate with corporate departments to meet objectives.
• Develop relationships with local officials, government leaders and stakeholders.
• Review and approve invoices and monitor timely payment.
• Oversee operations during crises to ensure safety and security of all stakeholders.
• Participate in MOD schedule including on-site Saturdays as required.

Skills

Facilities management

Project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Yardi

CAD drawings

Job description

The Operations Manager is responsible for the cost-effective operation, maintenance, and long-term preservation of the physical assets of the property. The Operations Manager assists the (Sr) General Manager to achieve property specific business metrics and goals primarily focused on physical operations, construction coordination, safety & health principles, contracted services oversight, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Operate a clean, well maintained property providing guests with a positive shopping experience
• Oversee all physical assets to ensure they are maintained to required standards in the most economically efficient manner
• Prepare and manage multi-year ordinary capital and operating expense plans and projects to meet or exceed company expectations, while also identifying operating expense control strategies and tactics
• Develop strong tenant relationships through pre-construction and subsequent follow-up meetings with tenant contractors to regulate compliance with Rules & Regulations, specific lease requirements and timely completion of construction, along with assisting Tenant Coordination with as-built conditions, available utilities, and any known constraints
• Implement and administer all preventative maintenance programs and related vendor and contractor compliance for all applicable service and/or maintenance contracts
• Ensure property safety systems are code compliant, maintained and inspected, and Federal required reports and safety documentation is maintained and posted
• Support the Safety, Health, and Environment program by incorporating GGP’s Life Saving Principles into your work planning and execution
• Support corporate sustainability efforts to reduce the property’s carbon footprint
• Understand and monitor utility consumption, utility rates structures, utility rebates through the use of new and existing building control technologies/BAS systems including (but not limited to) lighting controls (BMS/EMS), HVAC, fire/life safety alarm systems, irrigation control, vertical transportation
• Manage and develop direct reports while ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Partner with corporate departments including National Operations, Tenant Coordination, Leasing, Business Development, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Development (as needed) to ensure property and corporate objectives are met
• Develop favorable relationships with local officials, government leaders, first responders, key stakeholders, and community organizations
• Review and approve invoices for accuracy and monitor for timely payment
• Oversee operations during a crisis situation (including natural disasters) ensuring the safety and security of all customers, tenants, guests and assets
• Participate in the Manager on Duty (MOD) schedule during non-office hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. MOD coverage may be defined as on call, when appropriate, and the MOD is required to be on-site at least one Saturday per month. The on-site requirements of the MOD will be determined and approved by leadership.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• 2+ years of experience or training in shopping centers or equivalent management and leadership
• 3+ years of facilities operations or construction management preferred
• Strong understanding of commercial building systems, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems; blueprints, CAD drawings and other schematics
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Good working knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• Effective writing and communication skills to include supervise, train and direct teams
• Ability to adapt to changing work environment
• Strong working knowledge of various computer software such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams,
• Yardi
• Recognized industry certification preferred
• OHSA General Industries 30-hour course preferred

Core Competencies:

• Decision Quality
• Directs Work
• Builds Networks
• Communicates Effectively

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:

• The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals, and outside weather conditions.