Site Director I

HENSEL PHELPS•Los Alamos, NM

About The Position

The Site Director I will be responsible for leading all aspects of the site facilities operations including maintenance and custodial department day-to-day activities. They are also responsible for client relations and business development with the intention of creating long-term business relationships, executing contractual deliverables associated with client contracts. This includes participation and overseeing the implementation of policies, procedures and programs that will assure well-managed facilities, in coordination and conjunction with Hensel Phelps’ and the client’s goals and objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Architecture, or a related field, or combination of equivalent education and experience.
8+ years of directly related experience, with a managed volume of < $2M and at least 250,000 square feet including experience in managing a comprehensive facilities and maintenance organization to include construction management and campus master planning.
Expert understanding of Facilities Management processes and procedures.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Solid understanding and ability to interpret and explain laws, regulations and policies governing building operations.
Ability to make sound decisions and independent judgments.
Strong communication and negotiation skills both verbally and in writing.
Skilled at building effective and impactful relationships with management staff, stakeholders, and employees.
Fiscal management and budgeting experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and supervise facility management services including building and facility operating systems maintenance, repair and improvement, and custodial services.
Develop and implement operational and administrative goals, objectives, and procedures to ensure facilities are running effectively and efficiently.
Review and evaluate current operating procedures and personnel practices and establishes procedures, practice, and priorities in keeping with effective facility maintenance and repair operations and cost factors; coordinate building and maintenance activities within the departments to obtain optimum production and utilization of personnel and equipment.
Confer with specialists on energy conservation programs and techniques for facilities operations; recommends operating methods and equipment to maximize cost savings, service quality and safety.
Develop, implement, and evaluate a variety of building and operation systems and preventative maintenance programs.
Supervise, train, and evaluate direct reports; Establish and enforce operating and safety standards and procedures for maintenance services and repair.
Coordinate, prepare, and analyze the unit’s budget, staffing expenditures requests, and reviews requests for additional services.
Prepare contract specifications and negotiate and administer service and construction agreements for maintenance and alteration services.
Conduct job site visits for work and contractual compliance verifications.