Workplace Services Consultant for USA and Canada

Oil Authority; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

bp is seeking a Workplace Services Consultant to ensure optimal functioning of workplace environments across the USA and Canada, focusing on colleague experience, sustainable practices, and supplier relationships. You will lead building services initiatives, manage contracts, and drive continuous improvement in a hybrid office/remote setting.

The role requires leadership in safety, DEI, and cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in building services and standard management.
• Proven expertise in building sustainability practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong background in continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in contract management.
• Customer-centric thinking.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience with long-term planning in a corporate environment.
• Project execution planning experience, including Waterfall Model.
• Knowledge of real estate and location strategy.
• Demonstrated safety leadership.
• Supplier relationship management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of building services initiatives.
• Implement and manage sustainable building practices.
• Foster a customer-centric approach to workplace services.
• Oversee contracts with suppliers and optimize SLAs.
• Develop long-term plans for workplace services aligned with real estate strategies.
• Drive project execution using Waterfall Model.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships for collaboration and performance.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable workplace services plans.
• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture across workplace environments.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Job description

Entity:

People, Culture & Communications

Job Family Group:

Business Support Group

Job Description:

As a Workplace Services Consultant for BP Corporation N.A., Inc., you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the optimal functioning and continuous improvement of our workplace environments across the USA and Canada. This role focuses on delivering exceptional colleague experience, driving sustainable practices, and effectively managing building services and supplier relationships.

What you'll do:

• Lead the planning and execution of building services initiatives, ensuring adherence to established standards and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Implement and manage sustainable building practices, contributing to BP's environmental goals.
• Foster a customer-centric approach to workplace services, enhancing the overall colleague experience.
• Manage and oversee contracts with various suppliers, ensuring service level agreements are met and optimized.
• Develop and execute long-term plans for workplace services, aligning with broader real estate and location strategies.
• Drive project execution planning using methodologies such as the Waterfall Model.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives within workplace services.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring effective collaboration and performance.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans for workplace services operations.
• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture across all workplace environments.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners.

What you'll bring:

• Demonstrated experience in building services and standard management.
• Proven expertise in building sustainability practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong background in continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in contract management.
• A strong customer-centric thinking approach.
• Understanding and commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles.
• Experience in long-term planning within a corporate environment.
• A track record of successful project execution planning, including experience with the Waterfall Model.
• Knowledge of real estate and location strategy.
• Demonstrated safety leadership.
• Proficient in supplier relationship management.
• Ability to effectively translate strategy into actionable plans.
• Experience in optimizing workplace colleague experience.

Why Join Us?

We’re committed to supporting leaders who want to make an impact. At bp, you’ll have the chance to shape and influence outcomes across businesses. You’ll be part of an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and where your contribution to performance and integration matters.

We invest in the growth and wellbeing of our people, providing the resources, networks, and development opportunities needed to thrive. Our total rewards package includes competitive pay, bonuses, share options, and a range of flexible benefits designed to meet your needs — from healthcare and retirement plans to paid time off and agile working. We recognise that people have multifaceted lives, and we strive to offer a career experience that reflects that!

Travel Requirement

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Building services and standards, Building sustainability, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Curiosity, Customer centric thinking, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Financial Analysis, Integrated Planning, Long Term Planning, Project execution planning, Real estate and location Strategy, Safety Leadership, Strategy and business case, Supplier Relationship Management, Translating strategy into plans, Waterfall Model, Workplace colleague experience

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status.Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process,please contact us.
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