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Job Title: Facilities Manager
Reports To: Maintenance Head
Job Summary
The Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, security, and administrative services of the organization's facilities to ensure the physical environment is safe, functional, and well-maintained. This role encompasses strategic planning, daily operations management, vendor relations, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards. The goal is to provide an optimal and efficient working environment for all staff and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
1. Operations and Maintenance
Oversee all building systems: Manage the inspection, maintenance, and repair of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression systems, CNC, plasma, EOT, welding machines and other critical plan & infrastructure.
Develop and manage preventative maintenance programs (PMP): Ensure all equipment and systems are regularly serviced to minimize downtime and extend asset life.
Manage repairs and maintenance requests: Implement and track a work order system to efficiently address day-to-day facility issues.
Supervise facility staff and contractors: Direct and coordinate the activities of maintenance technicians, janitorial staff, and external service providers.
2. Financial and Strategic Planning
Develop and manage the annual facilities budget: Control operational expenses, track utility consumption, and manage capital improvement projects.
Prepare and present financial reports: Provide regular updates on expenditures, budget variances, and cost-saving initiatives.
Plan and manage facility upgrades and renovations: Oversee design, bidding, and execution of projects.
3. Health, Safety, and Compliance
Ensure regulatory compliance: Maintain adherence to local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, fire codes, building codes etc).
Develop and implement emergency preparedness plans: Coordinate fire drills, evacuations, and disaster recovery procedures.
Manage building security: Oversee access control systems, surveillance, and liaison with security personnel to ensure a safe environment.
4. Vendor and Contract Management
Manage vendor relationships: Source, evaluate, and negotiate contracts with service providers (e.g., cleaning, landscaping, waste management).
Monitor contractor performance: Ensure vendors meet contractual obligations and quality standards.
5. Administrative and Staff Management
Manage space planning and allocations: Optimize the use of office space, coordinate employee moves, and ensure efficient office layouts.
Maintain inventory: Manage facility supplies, tools, and equipment
Qualifications
Required
Education: Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, OR equivalent practical experience.
Experience: Min. 10 years of proven experience in facilities management or a similar role.
Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of technical aspects of facility management (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, CNC, EOT, Plasma ,building and automation systems).
Software Proficiency: Experience with Oracle, Epicor and Microsoft Office Suite.
Core Competencies
Leadership and Team Management: Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a diverse team of staff and contractors.
Financial Acumen: Strong budgeting, cost control, and financial planning skills.
Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities to quickly resolve facility issues.
Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with all levels of the organization and external vendors.
Detail-Oriented: A strong commitment to quality and safety standards.
What we offer
Competitive benefit package including Health Insurance, Personal Accident / Disability, Group Term Life Insurance, Annual health check-up, and voluntary insurance options.
Time to recharge through 30 days PTO (with up to 10 days carry forward as Earned Leave stock)
Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on professional and personal priorities.
Financial support for continuing education
Employee Assistance Program
A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.
As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.
FLSmidth is a full flowsheet technology and service supplier to the global mining and cement industries. We help our customers to improve performance, lower operating costs and reduce environmental impact. – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers.