Asset Manager (PPM III) - Facilities Management Division
About The Position
King County's Facilities Management Division (FMD) has a career service opportunity for an Asset Manager (Project/Program Manager III). The Asset Manager will serve as the technical expert responsible for the development and implementation of the Facilities Management Division (FMD) asset management program. This position develops and maintains the FMD Asset Management strategies, policies, and procedures and serves as a consultant / advisor in implementation of the asset management plan and procedures, helping the organization focus on reinvestment strategies that support sound financial performance and high occupancy rates. This position provides expert guidance to align maintenance processes with organizational objectives to ensure assets are maintained in alignment with industry standard best asset management practices. This position serves on the Capital Planning Section leadership team and may be asked to act in the absence of the Manager. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION Through a workforce of over 300 dedicated employees, the Facilities Management Division (FMD) operates and manages the County's capital assets by developing and maintaining cost-conscious, sustainable, high-quality facilities, and environments. The Facilities Management Division maintains approximately 3 million square feet in facilities where King County provides regional services, including the King County Courthouse and District Courts, Maleng Regional Justice Center, King County Administration Building, King County Animal Shelter, and several Public Health facilities. The division is comprised of six sections and workgroups, supported by the Director’s Office and Human Resources: Building Operations Section, Major Projects and Capital Planning Section, Operations and Finance Section, Customer Experience Section (including Parking Operations and the King County Print Shop), Real Estate Services, Security Management Section. COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, RACIAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE: As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures. We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
Requirements
- Broad experience and background managing major building asset plans, capital planning, and portfolio strategy.
- Ability to provide strategic guidance to a multi-faceted, complex organization including the use of organizational development tools and principles.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Understands LEAN principles and methodologies in order to provide value added services to customers.
- Strong people leadership skills; willing to address difficult problems immediately and in a transparent manner.
- Strong communication skills; ability to interact with various audiences at all levels including elected officials and judges.
- Culturally aware and comfortable having conversations and taking actions regarding race and equity and social justice.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with a unionized work environment is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight of multiple operating programs and workflows
- Direct professional staff in supporting system operations and updates
- Establish life-cycle asset management processes and preventative maintenance methodology
- Catalog and inventory assets
- Develop organizational asset management goals and plans; train and support other sections to support achievement of annual objectives
- Collaborate with other sections / teams (Building Operations, Capital Delivery) to create long-term plans for properties, including capital improvements and renovations
- Provide technical and gap analysis
- Prioritize program objectives
- Manage complex projects and vendor contracts
- Implement system efficiencies and process improvements
- Serve as backup Section Manager and participate in Leadership team activities
Benefits
- Career service opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
