Facilities Manager - Downtown Minneapolis

Xcel Energy•Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. Position Summary For multi - state regions: plans, oversees, and coordinates the physical workplace with the business and employee needs of Xcel Energy. Manages, develops, and implements programs to maximize the utilization of Xcel Energy portfolio assets. Manages in-house resources and contractors associated with performing operations and maintenance functions for Xcel Energy. Provide support and process management to customers for Property Services functional responsibilities. Coordinate activities and projects to meet customer requests. Identify and provide services and tactical solutions in partnership with Property Services staff and business areas. Identifies and recommends office use alternatives to promote the highest use of property in assigned areas. The position represents Property Services serving as a liaison for business areas, and is the primary customer contact for Property Services. Position requires confidentiality and discretion regarding company information.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, property management, related technical field, or equivalent experience and a minimum 5 years of experience is required.
Must have strong and demonstrated skill sets in the areas of leadership, project, management, property management, operations and maintenance, technical analysis, and budgeting.
Proficiency in all standard computer programs is preferred.
Extensive travel is required through out the Xcel Energy portfolio.
Proven written and verbal communication skills.
Project /Operations & Maintenance management experience.
Ability to communicate on technical and non-technical levels.
Broad-based working knowledge of company and the business environment of Facilities Management customers.
Working knowledge of Federal (OSHA, EEO, ADA, HAZMAT), State (Worker's Comp, Building Codes), Local (Zoning, HVAC, High Rise) codes.

Nice To Haves

IFMA, BOMA, or industry related certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assures the optimal function of building systems, develops short and long-term facility utilization O&M plans, manages specific projects with in-house resources or contractors, acts to ensure compliance with building codes, health and safety standards, oversees contractors for outsourced services, manages and oversees technical projects, assists with group projects if needed, responsible for cost controls associated with maintaining the facility, equipment, and furnishings.
Supervises administrative support functions as required, administer operations and maintenance activities acquired in leases & contracts, develop policies & procedures, manages support functions as required, performs financial & technical analysis, and maintains vendor relations. Responsible for maintenance, janitorial, vending contracts, contract negotiations and enforcement of existing contract conditions.
Provide customer support services for all Property Services functions and facility sites. Handles or directs property use issues and requests to department staff and notifies parties involved regarding status. Facilitates communication for customers and Property Services staff.
Assist business units with long-term asset-facility planning and Property Services processes. Provide input to business units regarding Property Services policy, services and budget. Coordinate, schedule, monitor assigned projects with internal or external sources. Communicate project status and relevant issues to customers. Ensure that business units receive the services specified under service provider contracts. Provide work direction to service providers and resolve service delivery issues raised by business units or Property Services staff. Participate in periodic staff meetings with service provider managers. Act as liaison between contractors, internal service providers, and customers and assist in resolving issues between business units and Property Services staff and vendors.
Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive customer service program for Property Services customers and other users of corporate facilities, including problem resolution, training, surveying and marketing. Assist in development of internal policies and procedures. Communicate policies and procedures to customers. Coordinate and gather business unit budget requests. Review and make budget recommendations to business unit representatives and department staff. Gather and provide feedback to Property Services regarding changes to budgets due to business unit needs. Provide budget and project status information to business units if necessary. Research expense inquiries and discrepancies and resolve variances. Participate in the development and management of reports and data to support department functions. Establish, monitor and maintain daily management processes for assigned functions. Carryout evaluations and projects for services and products as assigned. Monitor property assets in assigned areas and work with business unit representatives and Property Services staff to optimize property utilization. Recommend office use changes and reconfigurations to enable best and highest use of property. Anticipate office space changes based on establishing relationship with customers and forecasting their needs. Provide information on customer needs and space use to sources within Property Services to support strategic property utilization planning.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Program
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Health Care Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.