Facilities & Workplace Experience Manager

Sun Communities•Southfield, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities & Workplace Experience Manager is responsible for assisting with the strategic oversight, planning, and execution of Sun’s corporate office facilities, including office expansions, renovations, and new construction projects. They lead the facilities team, ensuring a high-performing, well-maintained, and scalable work environment that supports the evolving needs of the company. This position serves as the primary point of contact for facilities-related needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in in Business Management or related field (Required)
Relevant degree or equivalent experience (Required)
5 years in Facilities management or office management experience, including leadership of direct reports (Required)
3 years in Project management experience, including large-scale office construction or renovation projects (Required)
Extensive knowledge of building maintenance functions
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Excellent attention to detail, organizational and multitasking skills
Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion
Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, email and internet
Ability to respond to business needs after normal business hours
Passion for developing and leading a team
Advanced reporting and data analysis ability
Strong leadership and team development capabilities
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation throughout the working day

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with AutoCAD (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Acts as the primary owner and steward of Sun’s corporate office facilities, ensuring a consistently high standard of maintenance, cleanliness, and functionality (Essential)
Oversees daily facilities operations, ensuring all workspaces, common areas, and amenities support a positive and productive team member experience. (Essential)
Monitors facilities performance, proactively identifying issues, risks, and improvement opportunities, and implementing solutions. (Essential)
Oversees the coordination of office space planning, including layout optimization, seating strategies, and future-state workplace design. (Essential)
Provides leadership and direction to the facilities team, establishing priorities, setting performance expectations, and driving accountability for results. (Essential)
Supports the oversight and execution of end-to-end project management for office construction, renovation, and expansion initiatives, including planning, budgeting, vendor selection, execution, and closeout. (Essential)
Partners with architects, designers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to help define project scope, establish timelines, and ensure alignment with business needs. (Essential)
Takes a leading role in coordinating relationships with property management, service providers, and external vendors to ensure high-quality and timely service delivery. (Essential)
Oversees work order management, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication with stakeholders. (Essential)
Oversees team member selection, onboarding, training, and ongoing development. (Essential)
Conducts performance reviews, provides coaching, and supports career development and succession planning (Essential)
Coordinates team member selection and development and ensures team members comply with appropriate policies and procedures.
Provides regular project updates, risk assessments, and executive-level reporting to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Collaborates cross-functionally with internal teams to support organizational initiatives and workplace needs
Assists with developing and managing facilities and project-related budgets, ensuring cost-effective decision making and financial accountability.
Tracks and reports on expenses, project costs, and operational efficiencies.
Supports daily office operations as needed to ensure a seamless team member and guest experience.
Oversees procurement of office supplies, furniture and equipment.
Other duties as assigned.
Partners with Team Relations on performance management, including corrective action and terminations when appropriate

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans
On-Site Fitness Center
Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
Employee Assistance Program
Identity Theft Insurance
Legal Assistance Plan
Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
Vacation
RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting SunRV Resorts across the nation
Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or placement of a child
Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty