Facilities Specialist

Facilities Management Express • Columbus, OH

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Facilities Specialist focuses on helping our customers gain the maximum benefit from their facilities and maintenance operations. In this role, you are to be a subject-matter expert in the areas of asset management, capital planning & forecasting, facility management, and more. Every customer organization is different, so the ideal candidate will have the ability to assess, scope, justify, and deliver each project effectively and efficiently to help both the customer and FMX meet our goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in architecture, engineering, or construction management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years commercial building evaluation or commercial design experience with a general understanding of all building systems: site work, structural, building envelope, and more.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information both verbally and written/presentation form to all audience types.
• Ability to effectively present technical information to non-technical customers and other parties.
• Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions. Able to conduct a basic financial analysis.
• Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Ability to solve problems in standard situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google Suite, and all FMX products and related partner or add-on technologies.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple, overlapping projects.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time.
• A match with our core pillars: Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Facility Management, Building Engineering, HVAC/Mechanical Technology, Construction, Project Management, or Maintenance Supervision experience is a plus.
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Facilities Management Professional (FMP)
• Building Operator Certification (BOC)
• EPA 608 Certification (HVAC systems)
• IFMA or BOMA courses/certifications
• Other Similar Certification

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers and prospects to gain a more thorough understanding of their business needs and document them effectively.
• Propose new features to FMX’s flagship product, communicate their business value, and show how we will achieve ROI.
• Prepares assessments and recommendations to help our customers improve their facilities and maintenance operations.
• Conducts walk-through surveys to assess the condition of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, structure and foundations, interiors, common areas, exterior walls, windows, roofs, site work improvements, and more.
• Interviews property owners, occupants, key site personnel and local government officials to obtain information concerning the subject property’s condition.
• Reviews repair/improvement cost information, certificate(s) of occupancy, maintenance reports and logs, building and fire department inspection reports, and similar information to determine the condition of the building.
• Document facility and asset information through photographs, digital data capture, and analysis which includes details about the systems, their conditions, and physical deficiencies to be remedied.
• Prepares estimated costs to remedy building deficiencies and document alternative approaches.
• May act as subject matter expert to aid the customer in cost justifications, equipment selection, and other consultative work.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid health, dental, vision, long and short term disability, and life insurance.
• At FMX, we are remote first, but you’re welcome to use our office as you need. We have one all-company event a year to ensure that you can put a face to that name and establish high-trust relationships with your teammates and co-workers. When you’re in the office, you can take advantage of our free snacks, beverages, and office kegerator.
• We’ll give you everything necessary to do your job (company-sponsored laptop, headset, etc.). We will also provide up to $500 to help with equipment, furniture, and accessories. You will also get $60/month toward your home internet connection.
• Generous PTO and UTO (unplanned time off) policies
• We offer a flexible schedule to help you manage personal appointments, such as doctor or dentist visits, as long as you're meeting performance expectations and project timelines.
• We will offer a base salary, as well as a Performance Bonus.
• 401(k) and medical / dental / vision / short and long term disability / life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees