Job Title
Facilities Manager
Job Description Summary
As a Facilities Manager on this account, you will be responsible for managing the operations of multiple sites, ensuring the delivery of both hard and soft services to meet contractual, compliance, and safety standards. This role involves managing the reactive, corrective and planned preventative maintenance, coordinating contractors, and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders. You will also on occasion, travel to the sites throughout your designated region to conduct inspections, build rapport with local teams, and ensure consistent service delivery across all facilities.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
* Manage the day to day operations across multiple facilities, including both hard and soft services. Hard services include but are not limited to general building maintenance, HVAC systems, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety systems. Soft services include cleaning, grounds maintenance, waste management, security, pest control and the like.
* Ensure all reactive, planned and corrective maintenance activities comply with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
* Coordinate and manage maintenance programs to maintain the condition and presentation of all sites, both internally and externally. Ensure timely response to maintenance and repair requirements to uphold safety, compliance, and operational standards
* Prepare accurate and timely site-specific documentation and reports, including property details, emergency procedures, compliance records, and financial summaries.
* Work collaboratively with internal teams to develop capital budgets and maintenance plans that support facility upgrades and improvement initiatives.
* Monitor tenant and contractor compliance with insurance and regulatory requirements, and assist with remedial actions as required
* Travel to regional and remote sites as required to oversee operations, conduct inspections and create rapport with local teams
Key Competencies:
* Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to build rapport across multiple sites and stakeholders.
* Strong technical proficiency in facilities management, including hard and soft services, compliance, and asset management.
* Effective problem-solving and analytical abilities to address operational challenges and optimise maintenance programs.
* Collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork and remote stakeholder engagement across diverse locations.
* Strong relationship management skills, including contractor, vendor, and tenant liaison.
* Proficiency in financial management, adhering to budgets, managing vendor costs and capital planning.
* Ability to interpret technical documentation, including construction drawings, specifications, and compliance reports.
Requirements:
* Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Facilities Management; OR
* Demonstrated experience supported by a trade or technical qualification, or formal qualifications in facilities management, building, business, or a related discipline. Bachelor's degree and/or previous supervisory experience preferred.
* Ability to plan and manage preventative maintenance programs based on asset data and compliance requirements, ensuring operational efficiency and regulatory adherence.
* Proficient in reading, interpreting, and managing construction drawings, specifications, and related documentation to support maintenance and project activities.
* Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CMMS/Work Order Management systems
Why Join Cushman & Wakefield?
As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop, and live, working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from:
* Flexible Work Arrangements: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible, agile working options tailored to individual needs.
* Wide Demographic Scope: Be part of a diverse workforce that spans industries, geographies, and cultures, giving you exposure to a broad range of clients and facilities.
* Long-Term Stability & Engagement: Join a company with long-standing client partnerships and secure contracts that provide stability and continuity in your career.
* Enhanced Facilities Management Role: This position offers the opportunity to manage complex portfolios, broaden your technical expertise, and strengthen leadership skills across both hard and soft services.
We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment. We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.
We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.
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