Senior Manager, Facilities

Cook Group; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Group is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to lead custodial and maintenance services in Bloomington, Indiana. The role involves managing facility operations, overseeing vendors, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years in facility management and a strong background in budgeting and problem-solving. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in facility/maintenance leadership or management.
• Familiarity with construction, architecture, and various building systems.
• Budgeting experience with strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assure optimal functioning of building systems including mechanical and fire/life safety.
• Oversee vendors for routine maintenance and repair of the facility.
• Conduct performance reviews of direct reports.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Negotiation

Project Management

Education

Associates or BS degree in related field

Tools

Maintenance & calibration software

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

The Senior Facilities Manager is responsible for leading and providing custodial and maintenance services/repairs for the facility property, building, grounds and production. The Senior Facilities Manager manages day-to-day operations and provides leadership and direction to the functional team.

Responsibilities

• Assure the optimal functioning of building systems including mechanical, fire/life safety, etc.
• Led the coordination and scheduling routine facility & production maintenance and repair of the facility using maintenance, calibration, custodial staff
• Assist in creating and monitoring performance to the facility’s budget
• Oversee vendors/contractors for routine maintenance and repair of the facility, utilities and process equipment as needed
• Manage and train maintenance, custodial and support employees in the maintenance of production equipment and buildings & grounds
• Participate in long‑range planning to support future needs and growth, including help with plans for renovations or additions
• Ensure workplace safety and security within CFR, EPA, OSHA, ISO standards across all areas, and assure compliance with other related codes/regulations for the team and contractors
• Ensure that the facility consistently represents the company through the most efficient use of resources
• Conduct performance reviews of direct reports
• Maintain and ensure adherence to company quality and quantity standards for the team
• Mentor and support development of team
• Make recommendations for staff and equipment including significant input into personnel matters
• Review and approve documentation, expense reports and vendor invoices, etc.
• Foster and maintain a workplace culture respectful and supportive of individual differences
• Work and interact effectively and professionally with others throughout various levels of the global organization
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Maintain company quality and quantity standards
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision
• Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast‑paced or emergency situations

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associates, BS degree in a related field preferred or experience of such kind and amount as to provide a comparable background.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in facility/maintenance leadership, or management is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with construction, architecture and various systems, such as mechanical and electrical
• Budgeting experience and strong negotiation skills
• Knowledge of building management systems, maintenance & calibration software preferred
• Experience with project management and project management tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear
• Occasionally required to sit
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves more than 50 pounds
• Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception
• Ability to travel approximately 20% as necessary to other facilities