Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

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As we continue to grow, we are on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our dynamic team. At Lafayette Federal Credit Union, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and our reputation as an employer of choice. We believe that the dedication and skills of our team members are crucial to achieving our mission of becoming the premier financial partner for our community. Your potential contributions are invaluable, and we are excited to welcome new team members who share our passion for innovation and high performance.

We are currently seeking a Facilities Manager to join our team! The Facilities Manager is responsible for the operational oversight, safety, and physical integrity of the organization's facilities portfolio, including both owned and leased properties. This role ensures all locations are secure, compliant, well-maintained, and aligned with the organization's operational and member-service objectives.

Our ideal candidate will thoughtfully integrate the responsibilities associated with both our current and future space-planning strategies into the core functions of the role. The Facilities Manager will not treat space planning as a separate or periodic initiative, but rather as an embedded component of daily operations and strategic oversight. This includes proactively evaluating how physical space supports business objectives, workforce growth, hybrid work models, and evolving departmental needs.

The Facilities Manager will actively incorporate space-planning considerations into day-to-day decision-making, vendor coordination, maintenance scheduling, and project management. In addition, they will play a key role in long-term facilities coordination by forecasting space requirements, optimizing utilization, supporting renovations or reconfigurations, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals, budget parameters, and compliance standards. Through data-driven analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and forward-thinking planning, the Facilities Manager will help ensure our facilities strategy remains adaptable, efficient, and aligned with the future direction of the organization.

The position serves as the central coordinator for facilities operations, vendor management, property relationships, and branch and office buildouts, balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution. The Facilities Manager must be comfortable traveling between locations and operating across multiple property types and lifecycle stages.

Requirements

Property, Safety & Security Oversight:

• Serve as the primary facilities point of contact for all current and future office and branch locations.
• Ensure all locations meet safety, security, and operational standards, including access control, emergency readiness, and coordination with landlords or security vendors.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify risks, maintenance needs, and security gaps.
• Coordinate building access credentials, alarms, cameras, and security protocols as applicable by property type.
• Act as first responder for facilities-related incidents, coordinating resolution and escalation as needed.

Owned vs. Leased Property Management:

• Manage facilities operations across a mixed portfolio of owned and leased properties, adapting oversight accordingly.
• Maintain strong working relationships with landlords, property managers, and building engineers for leased locations.
• Coordinate internally or externally managed services for owned facilities.
• Maintain a working understanding of lease obligations, operating expenses, and landlord responsibilities.

Vendor & Service Coordination:

• Act as the internal liaison for facilities vendors and service providers.
• Schedule, oversee, and track vendor work through completion.
• Determine when work can be handled internally versus outsourced.
• Monitor vendor performance, costs, and recurring service issues.
• Support contract reviews and service agreement administration (non-legal).

Branch & Office Buildouts / Capital Projects:

• Partner with internal stakeholders, designers, contractors, and landlords to ensure timely and compliant delivery.
• Track punch lists, move-ins, furniture installation, and post-occupancy issues.
• Ensure new and renovated spaces meet safety, security, and operational requirements prior to occupancy.

Hands-On Facilities Oversight:

• Address minor maintenance and adjustment needs when practical.
• Ensure conference rooms, common areas, and workspaces are functional and professionally maintained.
• Maintain inventory of basic facilities supplies and equipment.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues before they disrupt operations.

Operational Reporting & Continuous Improvement:

• Track facilities issues, trends, and lifecycle needs across locations.
• Recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, and employee experience.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in facilities management, property operations, or building administration.
• Experience managing both leased and owned properties.
• Strong familiarity with vendor coordination and facilities service management.
• Working knowledge of lease structures and service contracts.
• Ability to coordinate multi-location operations and capital projects.
• Comfortable with light, hands-on facilities tasks when required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel between locations as needed

Key Traits for Success:

• Strong ownership mindset with attention to safety and risk.
• Solutions-oriented and highly responsive.
• Comfortable operating independently and cross-functionally.
• Able to prioritize competing demands across multiple locations.
• Thinks ahead and scales facilities practices for organizational growth

Top benefits or perks:

Joining Lafayette Federal comes with perks to support you in your personal and professional journey. We provide employees with a generous benefits package including:

• Employer paid (99.9%) health insurance premium for single and family coverage (HMO Plan)
• Fully funded deductible (HMO Plan)
• 401k employer matching contribution
• Income protection with life insurance, short and long-term disability
• Paid time off, holiday leave & birthday leave
• Educational assistance
• Commuter benefits program and more!

Pay: $75,000 - $90,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications.

Lafayette Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. EOE/AA/DISABILITY/VETERAN