Facility Manager For New Haven and Bridgeport Sites

Responsibilities:

• Maintains relationships with other departments within Owens; including Human Resources and Accounting.
• Maintains effective communication and notification of issues to the EVP, Facility Management Operations.
• Provides a weekly report of facility operations to EVP, Facility Management Operations.
• Completes monthly financial report to client and EVP, Facility Management Operations as required by contract and/or management.
• Responsible for tracking all company related assets including communication devices and equipment, including key/access control.
• Responsible for preparing the annual operating budgets for each property within State guidelines.
• Responsible for obtaining quotes for services, managing vendors, ensuring accuracy of invoices, and satisfactory work completion.
• Manage all direct employees and ensure their adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Complete start-up of CMMS system and maintain accordingly throughout contract term.
• Possesses knowledge of Microsoft Office, (Excel and Outlook), Winteam, WorkWave, eHub, and all other company-related software applications.
• Involves car travel throughout the State. Maintains appropriate insurance and current driver's license.
• Maintains professional relationship with all client contacts to ensure good communication and mutual trust and respect.
• Maintains relationships with suppliers, vendors, and professionals servicing the properties.
• Ensures work done by in-house employees and vendors is completed satisfactorily.
• Manages and is responsible for the performance of the maintenance and custodial staff.
• Develops and maintains safety/security procedures.
• Monitors service and operation of fire, security, electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Delegates and supervises scheduling of maintenance work and meeting set-ups, per client protocol.
• Completes daily inspections of buildings and grounds in the portfolio and follow-ups on maintenance and custodial work as needed.
• Project management and supervising and coordinating work of contractors.
• Tracks energy consumption and recommends cost saving initiatives.
• Works with energy management systems if applicable.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 4 Year degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of five years of experience in Facility Management and Maintenance Operations.
• Experience in a K-12 or college educational environment preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, including strong writing, speaking and listening skills.
• Operational capabilities utilizing Microsoft Office package including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Solid attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.