Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

Knoxville, TN (Please note, this role is fully remote, it is just based in Knoxville, TN. Candidates do not have be in that area to be submitted.)

3+ Months Contract

Hours: M-F 8am - 5pm with On call work every 2 weeks, paid for actual calls taken

Overview of Work Environment/Client Nuances:

Call center for PET scans, and providing vendors to complete fixes for equipment

Team Overview:

mostly independent work within a team

Resource''s typical working day:

Assigning work orders that come through the call center

Managing vendors

Must Have Skills:

Vendor management skills

CMMs system experience

Facilities experience

Call Center experience

Nice to have skills:

Budgeting experience

Soft Skills:

Good customer service skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Years of Experience:

3-5 years

Education

h.s. diploma or GED

Software skills:

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Office

• Word
• Excel
• Outlook

Interview Process:

1st round, virtual with H.M, 2nd round if needed

About the Role:

• As a Facilities Manager, you will manage a team responsible for providing overseeing building operations and maintenance for a facility, campus, or portfolio of small to medium sized buildings.
• This job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area which focuses on all aspects of the operations of a set of assets, providing support to the Property Managers regarding all repairs and investment plans.

What You''ll Do:

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Schedule and manage the team''s daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
• Coordinate and manage facility repairs and maintenance by working with technicians, vendors, and contractors.
• Maintain positive client relationships and conduct meetings on unresolved facility issues.
• Prepare and manage capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.
• Perform facility inspections quality assurance following local, state, and federal regulations. Suggest operational efficiencies, repairs, and upgrade opportunities.
• Manage environmental health and safety procedures for facilities.
• Oversee vendor relationships and invoicing procedures. Review price quotes for the procurement of parts, services, and labor for projects.
• Conduct process and procedure training on maintenance, repairs, and safety best practices.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
• Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.

What You''ll Need:

• Bachelor''s Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Valid driver''s license required. Facility Management certification preferred.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.