Assistant Facilities Manager

Assistant Facilities Manager

Position:
Assistant Facilities Manager – ABM Industries

ABM is urgently seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Assistant Facilities Manager to oversee the overall operation of facility management services across multiple locations, including critical infrastructure at our client sites. This role is crucial for ensuring the safety and well‑being of employees, safeguarding company assets, and maintaining strong client relationships to enhance future business.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem‑solver with strong business acumen and technical expertise, capable of implementing strategies, evaluating processes, and enhancing infrastructure to meet dynamic customer needs. They will manage complex systems, overseeing their design, development, and integration throughout the project lifecycle, particularly for gate systems, to deliver mission‑critical solutions that improve accessibility, optimization, and security.

$87,000 – $91,000 per year DOE. The specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and market data.

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For details, visit the Annual Benefits – Staff and Management page.

• Lead and assist in managing the day‑to‑day operations of critical infrastructure facilities, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and high‑quality work without impact to internal or external customers.
• Oversee a team that includes Facility Coordinators, Chief Engineers, Workplace Experience Coordinators, technicians, handy persons, and vendors.
• Act as the single point of contact for all facility‑related issues, managing customer relationships, schedules, new business, projects, budgets, expansion, and staffing.
• Supervise and coordinate ABM’s response to after‑hours emergencies at assigned facilities.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of facility systems and operations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Support the design and implementation of maintenance strategies to ensure safety and efficiency of facility systems.
• Develop, plan, and implement annual shutdown programs for preventive maintenance activities.
• Monitor facility systems (HVAC, electrical, mechanical, BAS, BMS, fire protection) to identify issues, implement corrective actions, and resolve complex problems while minimizing risk and business impact.
• Manage oversight from preventive maintenance inspections and provide guidance on addressing issues.
• Maintain technical knowledge of critical electrical and mechanical systems with the ability to prioritize, assign, track, and trend equipment history.
• Oversee the development and accuracy of site‑level operating procedures and other documentation.

• Develop and manage budgets for facility operations and maintenance, including planning, forecasting, recommending, and estimating repairs and improvements.
• Coordinate, vet, and approve sub‑contractors and vendors to schedule and oversee maintenance and repair work, ensuring compliance with SLAs and quality standards.
• Manage purchasing, utilization, and oversight of subcontracts and vendors.

• Ensure all work performed within mission‑critical space adheres to high‑quality standards.
• Comply with policy and audit standards for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance logs and safety documentation.
• Ensure projects are completed to client satisfaction, managing budgets, schedules, KPIs, and contractual requirements.

• Provide hands‑on instruction, training, and support to expand staff capabilities in basic maintenance, safety, and troubleshooting.
• Instill professional standards and direct the performance of contracted maintenance.
• Monitor training expectations and audit processes monthly.

• Participate in sustainability initiatives to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs.
• Audit CMMS databases for accuracy, produce reports, and control system access.
• Collaborate with other departments on…