Site Project Manager​/Temple Facilities Manager | Vienna; Austria

Job Description

This position starts as a Site Project Manager during the construction project supporting the assigned Project Manager. Upon completion of construction and dedication of the Temple, the role transitions to that of a Temple Facilities Manager supporting this single site.

This position ensures that the Temple and site reflect the beauty, cleanliness, and sacred nature as established by the First Presidency.

This role acts as the most senior functional expert in the Temple.

As Site Project Manager

• Responsible to act as construction liaison between the Project Manager, contractors, and the assigned Area Temple Facilities Manager.
• Responsible for collecting, preparing, and filing of ongoing reports and documentations.
• Responsible for reviewing and validating invoices for the assigned Project Manager.
• Responsible for all site supervision during the construction phase.
• Develop relationships with local contractors, vendors, and jurisdictions.

As Temple Facilities Manager

• Responsible for always maintaining all buildings on site, including the Temple, patron housing, residences, and other ancillary buildings at the established standards.
• Responsible for managing the expectations of approximately 1-2 key stakeholders.
• Ensuring effective job knowledge, skill levels, and performance of the Facilities Services team by providing on-site and remote training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Responsible for implementing maintenance protocols and procedures, materials and testing improved maintenance methods, systems, and equipment.
• Responsible for the creation and execution of the annual plan, by overseeing and/or managing project and operational costs, preventative maintenance, and repair of electrical, mechanical, audio-visual, and computer systems.
• Responsible for department labor costs (contract and employee) and third-party relationships.
• Participates in all final close-out procedures for projects, and ensure projects are completed according to design, set standards and timeline.
• Communicates with ecclesiastical leaders, department managers, supervisors, specialists, local governments, architects, and general contractors as needed.
• Provides regular status reports on project progress, quality, issues, and procurement of materials and equipment.
• Manages the Special Project Department's workforce on site (may include mixed workforce).

Required:

• Degree in facilities management, building industry, project management, or a related field.
• Prior work experience and track record in the facilities management industry.
• Or: alternative combination of education and work experience based on local environment.
• Basic understanding of facilities systems and processes such as (boiler/chiller servicing & operations, electrical motor controls, audiovisual, electrical distribution, and plumbing systems).
• Ability to read and understand architectural and technical drawings.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English and German and computer literacy.
• To successfully perform the essential functions of the job there are physical requirements such as sitting for long periods of time and using computer monitors/equipment and ability to lift weights up to 25 kg.