Facilities Manager
Job Description
to: VP, Financial Operations
Indirect reports: Group Property Lead (Australia)
Travel and work hour requirements: Ability to accommodate multiple time zones, periodic travel as needed
Purpose
The Facilities Manager is responsible for ensuring that the buildings and their services meet the needs of the people that work in them. They are accountable for services such as cleaning, security, and parking, to make sure the surrounding environment is in a suitable condition to work.
Duties
to: VP, Financial Operations
Indirect reports: Group Property Lead (Australia)
Travel and work hour requirements: Ability to accommodate multiple time zones, periodic travel as needed
Purpose
The Facilities Manager is responsible for ensuring that the buildings and their services meet the needs of the people that work in them. They are accountable for services such as cleaning, security, and parking, to make sure the surrounding environment is in a suitable condition to work.
Duties
- Overseeing and negotiating / agreeing on contracts and providers for services including security, parking, cleaning, catering, technology, and so on.
- Supervising multi-disciplinary teams of staff including cleaning, maintenance, grounds, and security.
- Ensuring that basic facilities such as water and heating are well-maintained.
- Managing budgets and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
- Ensuring that facilities meet government regulations and environmental, health, and security standards.
- Advising businesses on increasing energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Overseeing building projects, renovations, or refurbishments.
- Helping businesses to relocate to new offices and to make decisions about leasing.
- Drafting reports and making written recommendations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Facilities Engineering, or related qualification such as project management, business management, or construction management.
- Working knowledge of principles and practices of project management.
- Working knowledge of financial principles and practices.
- Working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Experience in construction, maintenance, and all facets of facility operation.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- The ability to lead and manage teams and projects.
- Attention to detail but also the ability to see the implications for the bigger picture.
- Commercial awareness.
- Customer service.
- Time management.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Management and Manufacturing -
Industries
Construction and Business Consulting and Services
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