Facilities Manager Job Cleveland area,Ohio USA,Administrative/Clerical

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At Benesch we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust not only with our clients but with our employees - Benesch's #1 asset. Committed to providing the highest level of legal service to our clients, Benesch also aspires to create a positive work environment for our employees. Our firm continues to earn placement on Chicago and Cleveland's Top Workplaces lists, along with Cleveland's North Coast 99 Top Workplaces rankings.

We also continue to advance on the AmLaw 125 list, placing us among the top 125 law firms in the country.

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Facilities Manager – Cleveland Office

Position Summary:

Do you enjoy overseeing facilities and making things run smoothly for your internal clientele? Are you interested in assisting multi‑site operations and working hand‑in‑hand with local Office Administrators to ensure their facilities run at top capacity? This hybrid position, with work‑from‑home flexibility, is perfect for an experienced professional looking to work in tandem with the Director of Facilities and help execute matters quickly and efficiently to ensure all our facilities run smoothly.

Reporting

to and overseeing responsibilities

Reporting to and closely communicating with the Director of Facilities, the Facilities Manager is responsible for the appearance, maintenance, and overall functionality of the physical facilities and related assets throughout a multi‑office AmLaw 200 law firm. In partnership with Office Administrators at each location, the Facilities Manager provides for physical asset‑related needs while driving firm‑wide consistency and standards. This role requires a hands‑on, service‑oriented approach, strong vendor and project‑management skills, and the ability to operate effectively across multiple locations.

Essential

Functions

Oversee general office and building maintenance, including asset procurement, preventative maintenance, cleaning, and related service contracts.

Ensure the timely resolution of facility issues—such as HVAC, doors, flooring, appliances and equipment, finishes, and overall physical workplace conditions—in coordination with vendors, Office Administrators, individual building site management, and landlords when applicable.

Track status of requests made through building‑specific maintenance portals, ensuring timely resolution of maintenance and building‑related issues in close coordination with location‑specific building management and applicable Office Administrators.

Serve as primary liaison to Office Administrators, fully addressing office‑specific physical asset needs while maintaining firm‑wide standards.

When applicable, forward to the Benesch IT Team and track progress on project‑related A/V, telecommunications, connectivity hardware, and infrastructure needs, ensuring coordination with appropriate project teams, property management, and specialized vendors.

Review and negotiate contracts related to supplemental services, ensuring service quality, compliance, and cost control for items such as HVAC maintenance, fire extinguisher certification, janitorial services, routine appliance/equipment maintenance, furniture cleaning and repair, artwork, and plant services.

Review for accuracy and submit vendor invoices for timely processing and payment into the Benesch AP system.

Plan, coordinate, and execute…