Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

Location: Knoxville, TN

Onsite Flexibility: Remote

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Pay Rate: $35.00 $37.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM; on-call work every 2 weeks (paid for actual calls taken)
• Travel Requirements: Not required this is a fully remote role; there will not be any on-site work
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

As a Facilities Manager, you will manage a team responsible for overseeing building operations and maintenance for a facility, campus, or portfolio of small to medium-sized buildings. This role is 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. The role operates within a call center environment focused on PET scans and providing vendors to complete fixes for equipment. Work is mostly independent within a team setting, with a typical working day centered on assigning work orders that come through the call center and managing vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 and 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.

Required Skills

• Vendor management skills
• CMMS system experience
• Facilities experience
• Call center experience
• Good customer service skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred Skills

• Budgeting experience

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred; in lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered
• Valid driver's license required
• Facility Management certification preferred

Required Experience

• 3 5 years of relevant experience in facilities management

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a leading global commercial real estate services and investments firm, operating across sectors and geographies to deliver data-driven solutions for clients worldwide. With a broad presence spanning multiple countries and a workforce that includes facilities managers, building operations engineers, HSE consultants, and facility management technicians, the organization leverages market insights and technology to support property management, infrastructure operations, and investment planning at scale.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-08279

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