Facilities Manager

Fairfax County • Fairfax (Ej32), VA

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About The Position

The facilities manager role is to provide planning, direction, management oversight and evaluation of facility maintenance programs and operations as well as employees for a region (multiple zones) assigned to the Facilities Management Department Operations and Maintenance Division. Plans, coordinates, directs, and monitors the implementation of all property and equipment preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance, repairs, and operations, including staff management, for critical commercial building infrastructure (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, life safety, conveying, building envelope, locksmith, building finishes, and small projects) across a large and complex portfolio of various building types (low, mid, and high rise) and building and structure uses (public safety, courts, detention, health and human services, labs, data centers, warehouses, office, training, etc.,) in compliance with all department and county requirements and policies as well as local, state and national codes and regulations. Coordinates and partners with other internal and external agencies such as the Police Department, Fire and Rescue Department, Sheriff Department, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, Libraries, Department of Vehicle Services, Office for Environment and Energy Conservation, Department of Emergency Management and Security, Equity Office, etc., and performs related work as required. Performs various tasks to ensure the agency’s productivity and efficiency, including implementing operational strategies, evaluating Operations and Maintenance performances, and supervising employees. This position works under the general direction and supervision of the Division Director of Operations and Maintenance and the Deputy Director of FMD Operations. Note: Incumbent is considered emergency essential. Flexible working schedule is required as well as overtime, call-back, and on call. The position location and work schedule can be changed at any given time due to business necessity and operational needs.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in planning, architecture, engineering, public or business administration or a closely related field.
• Five years of experience in performing building maintenance, repair and/or construction, or in managing residential or facilities development projects.
• Three years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and pre-employment medical evaluation.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Facility Management Professional (FMP) certification.
• Experience managing facilities operations for large, complex facilities, including multi-site operations.
• Experience implementing innovative solutions to improve facility operations, efficiency and lower costs.
• 5+ years of experience supervising a team of 5-10 staff members, including maintenance teams.
• Experience planning and managing preventative maintenance schedules for 100+ pieces of equipment.
• Experience with facility management software, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Strong understanding of building systems.
• Experience managing operating and maintenance budgets for over 400,000 sq feet of commercial buildings to include requesting and approving purchases as well as, overall budget accountability with the ability to manage budgets, timelines, and resources efficiently.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with various stakeholders, including senior management, staff, and external vendors.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Bilingual in English and another language.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning, direction, management oversight and evaluation of facility maintenance programs and operations as well as employees for a region (multiple zones).
• Plan, coordinate, direct, and monitor the implementation of all property and equipment preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance, repairs, and operations.
• Manage staff for critical commercial building infrastructure (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, life safety, conveying, building envelope, locksmith, building finishes, and small projects) across a large and complex portfolio of various building types and uses.
• Ensure compliance with all department and county requirements and policies as well as local, state and national codes and regulations.
• Coordinate and partner with other internal and external agencies.
• Implement operational strategies.
• Evaluate Operations and Maintenance performances.
• Supervise employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager