Director Facilities, BU HUB

gategroup•Newark, NJ

9d•$120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. Responsible for execution and planning of new facility construction, expansion or refurbishments. Manages projects timelines and budget objectives. Coordinates equipment and facility requirements, internal as well as regulatory, such as FDA, USDA, Federal and State.

Requirements

College or University degree in Business Administration, Risk, Safety or Environment.
7+ years of experience in multi-site facility and asset management
Experienced in use of all Microsoft Office applications with in specific: Word, Excel and MS-Projects.
Experienced in use of construction and architectural software like CADs etc.
Understand the design and operation of production and plant equipment to ensure proper operation, cleaning, maintenance and repair by facility personnel and outside service vendors.
Communicate effectively (ability to clearly express ideas and opinions using appropriate and effective communication methods; to deal with employees and vendors openly and honestly, being receptive and attentive to communication and feedback from employees and clients).
Demonstrate teamwork (display a willingness to work with and assist other employees).
Demonstrate initiative (contribute new ideas, be self-motivated, obtain and maintain a good working knowledge of the Company).
Demonstrate organizational skills and the effective use of time (have the ability to plan daily work, set priorities, and manage numerous projects simultaneously to ensure work is timely and efficiently completed).
Demonstrate flexibility (able to adjust to changes in job requirements and scheduling and willingness to absorb additional responsibilities and adjust priorities as necessary).
Exhibit dependability (maintain schedules, adhere to commitments, and respect working hours and corporate expectations, exhibit sound judgment in all situations).
Adhere to strict confidentiality standards
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure minimum downtime of all US equipment and facilities.
Communicate with local facility management with regards to capital programs, maintenance issues, site security, safety and access.
Evaluate and qualify contractors and perform project management for facility capacity expansion, modifications as well as minor works, space planning, and relocations of facility components.
Work with Procurement in reviewing and negotiating contractor and vendor proposals and contracts.
Confer with Legal department on potential risk and liabilities as well as construction contracts.
Work with vendors, contractors, and facility management to ensure that regulatory standards like OSHA and general job site safety are maintained.
Responsible for budgeting and financial reporting on facility renovation and construction contracts.
Responsible for schedule and progress reporting on facility renovation and construction contracts.
Responsible for reviewing architectural and engineering documents for construction projects to assure they meet the needs of Operations, obtaining input from local management and value engineering scope where appropriate.
Carry out job site audits and inspections at frequent intervals to ensure that corporate standards are maintained.
Work with input from divisional and regional directors in capital budget projections, and ongoing maintenance budget management.
Prepare budgets and formal requests for funding; working with Finance, Procurement, and facility management to evaluate new products and equipment needs.
Support Vice President Asset Management in planning and evaluation of Capital Expenses, following budget guidelines.
Evaluate need for contracted services, developing scopes of work and specifications, and coordinating with Procurement department in negotiating annual vendor service contracts.
Work with Procurement on larger, regional or nationwide contracts for Maintenance & Repair.
Responsible for quality control on all contracted services to ensure compliance with contract documents in assigned locations.
Supervise maintenance and alteration of production areas and equipment, including layout, arrangement, and construction of office facilities.
Manages and controls Accounts Payable process for contractors and vendors involved in facilities construction or maintenance.
Controls and manages facility requirements in terms of permits and licenses and as needed, liaises with (internal) environmental and safety experts.
Constantly keep the Operations group involved and informed on progress and deviations to plan.