Head of Facilities

Weiss Asset Management•Boston, MA

2d•$120,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Weiss Asset Management (WAM), a Boston-based investment firm, is seeking a Head of Facilities to oversee workplace infrastructure and facilities operations across our global office footprint. This role will lead day-to-day facilities management, capital improvements, vendor oversight, and on-site problem solving to ensure our offices operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. We are looking for a leader who is operationally strong and comfortable being hands-on when needed. The ideal candidate can both manage vendors and roll up their sleeves to troubleshoot and resolve issues directly.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in facilities management, commercial property operations, construction management, or related field
Strong working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, access control, life safety)
Comfortable performing light repairs and hands-on troubleshooting when appropriate
Experience overseeing buildouts or renovation projects
Demonstrated vendor coordination and contract oversight experience
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Clear communicator able to work effectively with executives, employees, and external vendors
High ownership mentality and comfort operating in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

Experience managing multi-location office environments preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee facilities operations across headquarters and international office locations, ensuring safe, well-maintained, and fully functional work environments
Lead office buildouts, renovations, and capital improvement initiatives; define scope, coordinate contractors, review bids, and monitor project execution
Serve as the primary escalation point for facilities issues; troubleshoot building systems and resolve problems directly when appropriate
Establish and maintain consistent facilities standards, policies, and service expectations across the global office footprint
Perform light repairs and hands-on maintenance where practical, while determining when to engage external vendors
Oversee and coordinate cleaning, HVAC, security, maintenance, and inspection vendors; ensure strong service levels and accountability
Maintain building systems including access control, security infrastructure, conference room technology coordination, and fire/life safety equipment
Partner with Accounting on forecasting and capital planning related to facilities improvements
Ensure compliance with building codes, fire safety requirements, physical security standards, and local regulatory obligations
Lead emergency preparedness planning and respond to urgent facilities-related incidents
Track and report facilities metrics (cost per square foot, vendor performance, project timelines, utilization) and drive continuous improvement
Partner with People Operations, Office Management, and Operations leadership to align space planning with workforce needs