Facilities Operations Manager

Empire Cat•Mesa, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Manage Empire’s facility needs for assigned properties. Maintain and oversee the company’s grounds, buildings, and equipment to ensure that a workspace is safe and functional. Duties include negotiating contracts with service providers, inspecting facilities to meet safety regulations and coordinating renovations and updates. Rely on extensive experience and judgment with a wide degree of creativity and latitude. Ultimately responsible for assigned project completion on time and within budget. This position is based out of Mesa and will manage the following stores: Flagstaff, Show Low, Prescott, Deer Valley and Casa Grande.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of Empire operations and the facilities required to house those operations.
Knowledge of business principles and capital budgeting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak with all levels of employees, guests, vendors, and team members.
Ability to build collaborative relationships.
Able to make sound, objective evaluations, and judgments in all operational areas.
Must be detail oriented to implement new procedures and understand operating systems.
Must have thorough understanding and knowledge of Empire’s divisions, operations, procedures, and business philosophies.
Ability to handle complex issues and problems.
Great time management, organization, and prioritization abilities.
Must have effective public speaking, presentation, and written communications skills.
Ability to maintain consistent attendance.
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Minimum five years’ experience in business management.
Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.

Responsibilities

Manage facilities repair and maintenance of buildings, land, properties and associated systems and equipment.
Support the planning, design, and construction of new facilities, re-models, and additions.
Coordinate work activities of internal design or maintenance staff, or contractors and subcontractors, to ensure satisfactory delivery of assigned projects.
Track progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators and prepares and delivers reports to management.
Ensure that all assigned properties and operations are in compliance with environmental standards and regulations.
Negotiate contracts with service providers.
Manage security for all assigned properties.
Support furniture design and layout for new/remodel projects.
Plans and oversees physical moves.
Maintain a technical understanding of the construction industry and value drivers within the industries to support facility remodels and new construction.
Manage and lead Mesa facility’s department.
Manage Mesa Central Plant.
Lead and direct the work of others and has full authority for personnel decisions.
Create an environment of ownership and personal accountability where each person is responsible and accountable for their performance.
Work safely at all times.
Adhere to all applicable safety policies.
Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
Communicate with departments and maintain effective working relationships to identify facility needs.
Assist with special projects relating to the company’s business development objectives and initiatives.
Participate in the Continuous Improvement process through project sponsorship and drafting charters.
Provide leadership for client open house and demonstration events.
Manage and control properties functions; maintain positive client/vendor relationships; and plan, set priorities and accomplish goals with little direct supervision.
Help support and manage facility’s ticketing system.
Support facility tours.
Coordinate with Marketing department on corporate image projects.
Must be willing to be on-call and respond to after-hours/emergency calls.
Work within and promote corporate values.