Facilities Management Specialist

Kemper • Chicago, IL

2d • Remote

About The Position

Responsible for the day-to-day execution of Kemper’s facilities management program by providing centralized administrative coordination and oversight. Ensures consistent work order intake, vendor coordination, financial control, and documentation across Kemper’s entire facilities portfolio, enabling efficient service delivery and operational consistency. This position is remote

Requirements

• At least 4 years’ experience in facilities management, property management or project management.
• Previous experience supporting facilities management functions in a corporate, multi-site, or enterprise environment, including coordination of both reactive and preventative maintenance work.
• At least 2 years’ experience working in a hybrid facilities service model that includes outsourced service providers and internal operations teams, with demonstrated ability to manage high volumes of work orders, prioritize requests, and track service completion in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management or Business Administration

Responsibilities

• Responsible for work order intake, assignment, tracking, and closure of facilities work orders across all Kemper locations.
• Manages and monitors work orders through the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to ensure timely resolution.
• Serves as an administrative liaison with external vendors and service providers, including scheduling services and coordinating site access.
• Reviews and validates and approves vendor documentation, invoices, and quotes to support contract compliance and financial controls.
• Responsible for the prioritization of work orders, approving vendor quotes, and coordinating service delivery within established policies and procedures•
• Maintains accurate facilities records, documentation, and reports to support audits, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Prepares, analyzes and summarizes reports for Facilities Management leadership.

Benefits

• Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month.
• Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans.
• Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs.
• Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs.
• Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress.
• Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees