Area Manager, Facilities

Overview

The Manager 4 directs and coaches a team of Facilities Superintendents who lead customer-focused teams providing cleaning and maintenance services. Develops and implements strategies to meet the changing needs of the customer base. Responsible for ensuring up-to-date maintenance programs and operating procedures are in place to meet all customer needs and regulatory requirements (e.g., building codes, OSHA, etc.). Develops and incorporates innovative thought, metrics, and latest technologies to continually improve services. Assists in achieving financial and operational targets through participation in program planning, budget development, and development of operational practices.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Well-developed supervisory skills, including experience with performance feedback and proven ability to direct customer-focused teams providing cleaning and maintenance services.
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven experience in preparing reports, budget projections, and contingency scenarios.
3. Demonstrated operational leadership and strong financial acumen. Proven track record of managing improvements and/or changes in business structure while considering multiple stakeholders.
4. Knowledge of physical plant management, including exposure to building systems, HVAC, plumbing, and/or electrical.
5. Knowledge of physical plant management, including exposure to building systems, HVAC, plumbing, and/or electrical.

Preferred Education and Experience

CFM - Certified Facilities Manager

Principal Responsibilities

1. Evaluates unit, department, or school needs and determines the appropriate maintenance and custodial services required.
2. Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures pertaining to facility maintenance, use, and safety.
3. Ensures complaints regarding building maintenance, custodial services, and safety are resolved.
4. Monitors supply, procurement, inventory control, and shipping and receiving functions to ensure building maintenance supplies are available.
5. Develops and implements contractual safeguards to ensure fulfillment of work and materials warranties.
6. Investigates and resolves building system malfunctions; coordinates repairs and maintenance to facility and physical plant.
7. Assures compliance with safety and building code standards and specifications within University policies and procedures guidelines.
8. Interacts with internal contacts to arrange for custodial services, discuss fire and safety systems, and coordinate departmental requirements for facility use.
9. Interacts with outside contacts to engage maintenance services, arrange for repairs, and obtain information and price quotes for programs as needed.
10. Participates in budget development process to ensure adequate operating funds are available for buildings and physical plant.
11. Manages a staff of exempt and nonexempt employees.
12. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. Seven years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Details

• Job Category: Manager
• Salary Range: $92,000.00 - $146,750.00
• Time Type: Full time
• Work Model: On-site
• Location: New Haven, Connecticut