Regional Facilities Manager (Northeast Area)

United Rentals•Stamford, CT

36d

About The Position

As a Regional Facilities Manager (Northeast Area), is a critical role responsible for the operational excellence of a portfolio of regional facilities. This position requires a unique blend of hands-on facilities management experience and expertise in systems and policies. The manager will ensure all facilities are safe, compliant, and wellmaintained while also serving as the primary point of contact for Facilities projects. This role will leverage data to drive strategic decisions and optimize maintenance operations across the region.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in related field (Construction Management, Facilities Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, etc.) or equivalent combination of technical experience and education
Relevant professional certifications (e.g., IFMA CFM and/or FMP)
5+ years of experience in facilities management and services, with a proven track record of managing a multi-site portfolio.
Familiarity with state & local code, OSHA, etc.
Strong leadership and team-building skills.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.
High degree of organization and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
25-30% travel required

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in French is preferred

Responsibilities

Manage facility maintenance projects from start to finish.
Prepare the scope of work for bid proposals and secure necessary budget approvals.
Review bids, select vendors, and negotiate contracts.
Schedule and coordinate project work with site managers.
Conduct work site visits to ensure work performed is compliant with the contract.
Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to UR specifications.
Work cross-functionally with Legal, Real Estate, Environmental, IT, Risk, field operations, contractors, suppliers, and other third parties to coordinate key deliverables.
Provide support to Operations Managers for projects in progress
Maintain project databases by keeping inputs (statuses, completion dates, notes, etc.) accurate and current.
Review vendor invoices for accuracy.
Retain key information such as project approvals and legal documents.
Establish and maintain a preferred vendor list for facility services for the assigned portfolio.
Assist in the development and communication of preventative maintenance and preferred vendor programs to provide costeffective services to UR facilities.
Report out key milestones and deliverables to business partner stakeholders.
Report out budget updates, scope changes, and capitalization timing to business partner stakeholders.
Review budgets and advise on capitalization treatment with Operations Managers.
Complete project close-out forms and provide capitalized spend by vendor and asset category to support the accounting capitalization process.
Other duties assigned as needed