Assistant Facilities Director Jobs in Springfield, MA

Job Title

Sr. Assistant Facilities Manager

Job Description Summary

Under the supervision of the Facilities Manager, the Senior Assistant Facilities Manager is responsible for assisting in all areas defined as part of the Facility Manager position. This is a management position that will directly and indirectly supervise individuals, building staff, operations, and coordinate across the facilities organization at a specific location, set of buildings, or campus environment. The Senior Assistant Facilities Manager drives implementation of company best practices in alignment with client goals and objectives to deliver a well-managed and maintained building.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the building staff in absence of the Facility Manager or Senior Facility Manager. Includes all managerial functions, which are included in the Facility Manager and Senior Facility Manager job descriptions, or directed by the manager.
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the facility(s) or campus, including janitorial, life-safety, engineering, site services, and general maintenance are implemented and carried out in a manner consistent with C&W policies and client directives. Ensure all contracts are reviewed on a regular basis and are bid out as required and confirm invoices match contract pricing
Supervise all maintenance programs relating to the interior and exterior conditions and appearance of the properties
Respond promptly to requests for building maintenance, repairs, cleaning needs, etc. from building occupants and for the implementation of ongoing contract programs to address and resolve needs and problems
Compile information necessary to ensure all site-specific documentation and reports are completed accurately and on time, including (and as applicable): Property Information Book, Site Operating Manual, Emergency Procedures Manual, IIPP Manual, Local Code Compliance Log, ADA Compliance Log, OSHA Log, Safety Meeting Log, Elevator Logs, Janitorial Log, Purchase Order Log, Vendor Certificates of Insurance, As-built Drawings, IIPP Manual, Paid Invoices File, General Files, Contract Files, Annual Property Conditions and Year- end Performance Report and other reports and documentation as required
Prepares budgets, financial reports (monthly and quarterly), contracts, expenditures and purchase orders related to the facility(s) or complex as directed
Provide information and reports necessary for the development of capital budgets for the facility. This includes contributions towards a five-year plan of maintenance, facility improvement, and cost reduction initiatives
Collect, analyze, and prepare reports of such statistical data as may be required to provide accurate and current assessment of facility management objectives
Complete understanding of management contract, vendor agreements, and other building/facility contracts and all requirements contained therein
Monitor and ensure that tenants and vendors comply with insurance requirements and coordinate all claims as required
Proactively inspect the facility, systems, rooms, common areas, etc. and report back any findings or issues to the Facility Manager
Hire, train and motivate facility personnel. Maintain positive staff relations. Conduct or approve performance evaluations for staff

KEY COMPETENCIES
1. Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
2. Technical Proficiency
3. Problem Solving/Analysis
4. Leadership
5. Teamwork Orientation
6. Relationship Management
7. Financial Management
8. Vendor Management

IMPORTANT EDUCATION
Associate's degree in facilities management, building, business or other related field required
Bachelor's degree preferred

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE
Minimum 3 years' relevant experience, preferably in commercial or industrial real estate with facility management experience required
One year supervisory experience preferred
Experience in maintenance, construction, engineering, and all facets of property operation and building management preferred
CMMS/Work Order Management experience is preferred

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
Certified Facility Manager (CFM), International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) industry certifications recommended; other Engineering, Business, or technical training or certifications a plus
Ability to read and understand construction specifications and blueprints
Proficient in understanding management agreements and contract language
Skilled in Building Management Systems maintenance and monitoring
Excellent computer and systems knowledge; strong literacy in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong discipline of financial management including financial tracking, budgeting and forecasting
Knowledge of Financial Systems (Yardi a plus)

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May be required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information.

OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Note: This job description includes the core responsibilities for C&W. These duties may have slight modifications based on the regional location.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $ 67,150.00 - $79,000.00Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or emailAccommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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