Public Buildings Facility Manager

jacksonville.gov; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending plans

12 paid holidays

Personal leave day

Job summary

City of Jacksonville is seeking a Public Buildings Facility Manager to oversee maintenance, budget, and capital projects for about 800 facilities totaling over nine million square feet. The role requires leadership of staff and contractors, bid development, and asset management to support city operations.

The position emphasizes safety compliance, coordination with the Public Works Department, and alignment with the city's strategic plans for facilities.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional experience in managing multiple facilities including custodial and preventive maintenance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Certified Facility Manager credentials or related professional licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, budget, capital improvement, security and custodial services for ~800 buildings and 9M+ sq ft.
• Write bids and technical specifications for capital projects and maintenance.
• Procure and track supplies, review costs to maximize value.
• Supervise staff and contractors, train personnel, and ensure safety and compliance.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Monitor budgets, prevent maintenance gaps, and ensure asset management.
• Coordinate with other Public Works sections and participate in planning.

Skills

Facilities management

Budget management

Leadership

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Building Construction Management

Certified Facility Manager credentials or professional licensure (preferred)

Job description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, work for the city you love!!!

The Public Works Department is actively seeking a Public Buildings Facility Manager.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This position reports to the Chief of Public Buildings and is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, budget, capital improvement, security and custodial services for approximately 800 buildings totaling over nine million square feet within the City of Jacksonville.

• Writes bids and technical specifications as they relate to all facility needs for capital projects, repairs, improvements and maintenance.
• Specifies equipment, making field inspections, and reviewing existing field conditions as may be required in the planning of new facilities, additions, or alterations.
• Attends administrative/project related meetings.
• Procures and tracks supplies and expends funds (General Fund, Capital).
• Calculates and compares costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value.
• Manages and leads change to ensure minimum disruption to core activities
• Manages expansion/renovation/remodeling/construction projects.
• Assists in the evaluation of new and existing facilities for long range planning purposes.
• Supervises and manages the work of assigned staff and contractors/vendors.
• Trains direct reports in procedures and policies relative to their responsibilities.
• Maintains records and up to date information on the condition of each building; report and track preventive and other maintenance.
• Assists with management of Public Building’s budget for facilities including development, implementation and monitoring of the annual operating budget.
• Ensures that preventive maintenance, asset management and contractor oversight functions are completed in accordance with city policies and procedures, and industry best practices.
• Reads, understands, and interprets construction drawings and specifications
• Evaluates individual contributions and group performance and establishes procedures to maximize the effectiveness of the group.
• Coordinates work in progress with management personnel of other sections in the Public Works Department.
• Plays a major role in Public Building’s annual and strategic planning process including implementing goals and related objectives identified in the City’s/Department’s Strategic Plan as they relate to City facilities.
• Reviews and approves vendor invoices.
• Ensures adherence to good safety procedures.
• Follows Federal and State laws, as well as City of Jacksonville policies.
• Communicates clear direction, manages for results, and leads organizational change.
• Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing, and motivating employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief of Public Buildings.

• Five (5) years of professional experience in managing multiple facilities including custodial services, daily maintenance and preventive maintenance - required.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction Management, or related field - preferred.

• Certified Facility Manager credentials, current registration as an architect, licensed general contractor or professional engineer, MS/MBA/MPA from an accredited institution - preferred.

Other Requirements

• Depending upon assignment, must pass the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background screening performed by the Jacksonville Sherriff’s Office prior to appointment. Within thirty (30) days of appointment date to classification, acquire and maintain the appropriate level of Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) certification which corresponds to the job responsibilities. The level will be determined by current CJIS guidelines and may change periodically. Certification is obtained by successfully completing a web-based training course and test which covers physical security, incident response, the protection of information and other IT specific security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.

• Depending upon assignment, may be required to obtain specialized certifications.

License/Certification/Registration

• A valid driver's license is required prior to application and must be maintained during employment in this class.

• Must qualify prior to application, obtain, and maintain during employment a City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification.

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded the veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

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