Facilities Manager

Position Summary

The Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing, managing and directing the day-to-day for the Facilities Services team. This includes but not limited to, the coordination and management of capital projects and Facilities capital renovations, such as monitoring of contract administration and overseeing the planning, design, bidding, construction, and close out phases of project management. This position works under the general supervision of the Deputy Director.

• Directs operations of the Facilities Division, providing staff coaching, training, and professional development. Manages personnel actions, including hiring recommendations and final performance evaluations. Maintains succession plan and cultivates a positive work culture. Provides assistance, answer questions, advises and makes recommendations.
• Sets divisional priorities and coordinates staffing expectations with the Facilities Crew Leader; reviews and provides final approval for division schedules and time-off requests.
• Acts as the Technical Lead in evaluation of RFPs and bids, collaborating with Purchasing to ensure contracted services meet specified technical requirements. Leads pre-bid walkthroughs and pre-construction onboarding meetings to establish project, quality and safety expectations.
• Serves as primary project manager for assigned facility renovations and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects; manages all phases from planning, design, bidding, and pre-construction through community education, construction, and close-out. Ensures effective communication throughout projects.
• Monitors project progression to minimize change orders; authorizes payments and contract close-outs only after verifying that all  /li>