Project Manager, Facilities Engineering

Bridgestone Americas • Nashville, TN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Project Manager will provide professional project management services to the retail stores coordinating all Facility Maintenance activity with key stakeholders including Operations Management, Finance and Real Estate. This position will execute at a high level of performance by managing national and regional vendors and driving project completion within timing, scope, and budgetary requirements.

This is an hybrid role based in Nashville, TN.

Requirements

• BS, BA required, PMP Certification preferred
• Minimum 7 years of experience in corporate real estate environment, with a high-volume, large portfolio national retailer demonstrating progressive responsibility within the real estate team.
• Experience with ServiceChannel Platform preferred.
• Proven track record of influencing non-direct reports
• In depth technical knowledge of major building components, specifically roofing systems, parking lots, HVAC, overhead doors, electrical systems, plumbing and signage
• Knowledge of basic ADA requirements and principles
• The ability to prioritize and manage a high-volume workload
• Experienced in contract management
• The ability to read and comprehend lease documents
• The ability to read and comprehend construction plans
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvement to optimize efficiency and cost reduction.
• Ability to collaborate and operate cross-functionally in a retail store support center environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lucernex Required
• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• PMP Certification preferred
• Experience with ServiceChannel Platform preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage building maintenance and improvement requests from store managers, area managers, region and division leadership for an assigned region(s).
• Communicate with all stakeholders on work progress and update Lucernex project management database with all project data.
• Act as the primary Operations contact during natural disasters, responsible for assessment of damage and determining when a facility is safe to turn back over to operations.
• Collaborate with Asset Management, Construction, Environmental, and Legal on project execution as required.
• Responsible for Facility Project Management of a 400-location portfolio and 6M annual spend.
• Capital and Expense budget management of 7M annually.
• Review, understand, and challenge the scope and budgetary impact of outside vendor and contractor recommendations.
• Manage and train outside vendors and contractors to align with BSRO facility maintenance program protocol and requirements.

Benefits

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• An effective and inclusive team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level