Assistant Facilities Manager

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Assistant Facilities Manager

Assistant Facility Manager will support our Critical Solutions team. We provide mission critical system maintenance, repair and facility management services for clients across the United States. This assistant role is responsible for providing client services and Account management support to the Facility Manager. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with strong communication skills, Account management experience and a HVAC/mechanical background.

As an Assistant Facility Manager you will use your creativity and organizational skills to manage accounts, and move Accounts forward in a fast paced environment providing follow-up through to completion.

• Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external contacts to achieve mutual objectives
• Attending meetings (In-house), analyzing Account resource requirements
• Surveying existing client needs, identifying opportunities for improvement, and gathering necessary data as well as to meet deadlines
• Managing service/repair through to completion, managing proposals and costs
• Collaborating with Operations regarding price, delivery and other specs for client needs
• Coordinating repairs & installations through our vendors and all stakeholders
• Supervising these jobs including leveraging your expertise to solve emergent operational problems
• Assisting in writing letters, memos, contracts, change orders and other documents related to the Account
• Providing the customer with timely updates throughout each project

• Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
• Technical Proficiency
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Leadership
• Teamwork Orientation
• Relationship Management
• Financial Management

• Associate’s degree in facilities management, building, business or other related field required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• A minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience, preferably in commercial or industrial real estate with facility management experience required
• Experience in maintenance, construction, engineering and all facets of property operation and building management preferred
• CMMS/Work Order Management experience is preferred

• Certified Facility Manager (CFM), International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) industry certifications recommended; other Engineering, Business or technical training or certifications a plus
• Ability to read and understand construction specifications and blueprints
• Proficient in understanding management agreements and contract language
• Skilled in Building Management Systems maintenance and monitoring
• Excellent computer and systems knowledge;
  Strong literacy in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong discipline of financial management including financial tracking, budgeting and forecasting
• Knowledge of Financial Systems (Yardi a plus)

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May be required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information.

C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, C&W takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Note:

This job description includes the core responsibilities for C&W. These duties may have slight modifications based on the regional location.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary…