Facilities Director

Colliers International•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career. Strong client relationships are important to you. You are responsible for all day-to-day operations, including maintenance, coordinating construction projects, occupant/owner relations, budgeting, capital planning, reporting, project management, emergency planning and long-term planning of the FM strategy. You will effectively manage vendor relationships; ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations; and ensure compliance with risk management standards. As a Director of Facilities – you will be involved in all aspects of facility management. You will be responsible for following company and client policies & procedures, standards of service and key elements of success as defined by the client.

Requirements

Seven or more years’ experience in Property and Facility management.
Strong understanding of financial reports, including variance of actual vs. budget numbers.
Working knowledge and understanding of building systems and infrastructure.
BS/BA degree from a university or college accredited through a Regional Accrediting Association.
Demonstrated operational success in managing maintenance operations and vendor services.
Proven financial and accounting knowledge and abilities.
Ability to prioritize tasks and allocate resources on a daily basis in a dynamic environment.
Superior organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal relationship skills, with strong attention to high standards of customer service and negotiating sensitive management issues.
Comprehensive knowledge around facility systems and operations.
Proficient computer and administrative skills.
Strong attention to detail, well organized.
An ability to grow as the scope of the position increases.
Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

RPA, CPM or CFM designation preferred.
RPA or CPM designation.
Experience with facility management outsourcing and remote models.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all day-to-day operations, including maintenance, coordinating construction projects, occupant/owner relations, budgeting, capital planning, reporting, project management, emergency planning and long-term planning of the FM strategy.
Effectively manage vendor relationships.
Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
Ensure compliance with risk management standards.
Responsible for following company and client policies & procedures, standards of service and key elements of success as defined by the client.
Implement building maintenance and operational programs to ensure efficiency and reliability of systems while maintaining first-class operations.
Manage vendor contracts, from the inception of bid process through transition and routine interaction as the scope of work is performed.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with property owners, tenants, vendors and contractors.
Negotiate and execute on behalf of client, local vendor service contracts and services in scope.
Responsible for annual budget preparation and tenant reconciliations.
Manage all operations tasks.