Facility Manager

Cushman & Wakefield • Milwaukee, WI

287d

About The Position

The Facility Manager is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day operations of the facility or campus, including custodial, life-safety, engineering, site services, and general maintenance, are implemented and carried out in a manner consistent with C&W policies and client directives. This role involves managing contracts, supervising maintenance programs, responding to tenant requests, ensuring compliance with documentation and reports, preparing budgets, and hiring and training facility personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Project Management, or Business Administration.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of commercial high-rise, campus environment, and/or property portfolio management experience.
• Experience in leasing, construction, engineering, and all facets of property operation and building management.
• Ability to read and understand construction specifications and blueprints.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Strong discipline of financial management including financial tracking, budgeting, and forecasting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with critical system environments.
• Experience in the development and implementation of programs to drive out cost inefficiencies.
• CMMS/Work Order Management experience.
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) certification.
• Knowledge of Financial Systems (Yardi a plus).
• Skilled in Building Management Systems maintenance and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the day-to-day operations of the facility(ies) or campus are implemented and carried out in accordance with policies and client directives.
• Manage all contracts to ensure they are reviewed regularly and bid out as required.
• Supervise all maintenance programs relating to the interior and exterior conditions and appearance of the properties.
• Respond positively and promptly to requests from building tenants and occupants.
• Oversee the implementation of ongoing contract programs to assess tenant and occupant needs.
• Ensure that all site-specific documentation and reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Prepare, review, and give initial approval for budgets, financial reports, contracts, expenditures, and purchase orders.
• Coordinate the preparation and publication of the annual budget and quarterly reforecast.
• Assist in the development of capital budgets for the property.
• Collect, analyze, and report statistical data for facility management objectives.
• Hire, train, and motivate facility personnel.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with insurance requirements and coordinate claims.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree