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Why join us?

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

About this opportunity:

As the Facilities Manager, North America, you will support the Repair and Maintenance (R&M) program for all MillerKnoll retail locations across the United States and Canada. This roleensures that preventive maintenance and work orders are executed efficiently and to brand standards, deliveringclean, safe and well-maintained environments for clients and associates.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Retail Facilities team in the day-to-day management and technical execution ofmaintenance across all trades for Design Within Reach, Herman Miller and Knoll retail locations, aswell as corporate offices, campuses and distribution centers.

• Supervise the Facilities Lead and Facilities Coordinator providing guidance and support to the team.

• Ensure compliance of all life safety systems and regulated equipment, including fire/life safety systems,alarm monitoring and elevators, in accordance with applicable city and state requirements. Coordinateinspections, testing, certifications and corrective actions with vendors and internal partners to maintaincontinuous compliance.

• Oversee and maintain the integrity of data within the work order management system to supportservice efficiency, visibility and a high level of customer satisfaction for store teams.

• Manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with service providers to ensure consistent service delivery,cost-effectiveness and compliance with company standards. Support RFP development, vendor selectionand contract negotiations.

• Use work order management system analytics to create reports and manage data that improvescustomer and store service satisfaction, resolves recurring issues, minimizes and reduces costs wherepossible and identifies and deploys cost-avoidance measures to drive process improvements.

• Leverage work order system analytics to identify trends, recurring issues and opportunities for processimprovement, cost control and service optimization.

• Oversee facilities support for new store openings, renovations and capital or operational projects including deferred maintenance, visual updates and floor resets. Travel may be required.

• Manage rollout initiatives and small works projects, including painting, signage, fixtures and lightingretrofits.

• Partner with Creative and Visual Merchandising teams to implement studio/store design standardsand refreshes.

• Build strong cross-functional partnerships with IT, Security, Real Estate and Store Operations toensure alignment and seamless execution of facilities initiatives.

• Manage studio closures, including coordination of product and supply removal, demolition,remediation, waste disposal and service cancellations.

• Review and approve R&M proposals and invoices, ensuring scope alignment, service quality and fair,competitive pricing. Process weekly electronic invoice reporting and approvals.

• Monitor and manage R&M and janitorial spend against established budgets.

• Ensure vendor pricing is competitive through proposal review, scope validation, and negotiation.

• Provide visibility into spend trends and cost drivers.

Requirements:

• At least 5+ years of facilities management, project management and construction management experiencerequired.

• Experience managing large budgets and forecasts and proven ability to provide robust reporting on thestatus of respective capital and expense projects.

• Manage, coordinate, schedule and monitor the day-to-day performance of Retail Facilities, as well as each ofour service providers.

• Ability to manage service providers for retail facilities maintenance and repair.

• Prepare RFPs for individual service requests, as well as preventive maintenance contracts andtroubleshoot specific technical issues as necessary to resolve issues.

• Outstanding verbal and written, computer and communication skills, including Outlook, Excel, Word andrelated software applications.

• Ability to read and accurately interpret blueprints and contract documents.

• Proven problem resolution capabilities, ability to work in high stress, multiple task environment.

• Proven ability to motivate the team to provide a customer-centric service department, as well as outstandinginterpersonal skills.

• Willingness to work occasional irregular hours by monitoring the work order management system andresponding to after-hours and weekend emergency service requests.

• May be required to travel 30-40% of the time within the U.S. and Canada.

• Bend, lift, open and move product and related office items varying in weight up to 50 lbs, depending on need

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

Compensation range for this role is $86,250.00 - $112,125.00. Relevant salary considerations will include candidate qualifications and experience, other business/organizational needs and market factors . You may also be eligible to receive a geographic premium, annual discretionary incentive and equity awards which are subject to the rules governing these programs. The company offers a full spectrum of benefits including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Vacation and Parental Leave), Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our associates.This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.