Facilities Manager

As a Gensler Facilities Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and performance of our workplace environment, ensuring a safe, efficient, and exceptional experience for employees and visitors. You will serve as a strategic partner to office leadership, Workplace Services, vendors, and building management, driving operational excellence while supporting Gensler's culture of collaboration, innovation, and design. Responsibilities align with existing Gensler facilities and office services management functions.

• Oversee the operation, maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of office facilities, building systems, equipment, and workplace environments.
• Manage relationships with landlords, property management teams, service providers, and external contractors to ensure high-quality service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Lead preventative maintenance programs and coordinate repairs, renovations, office moves, furniture installations, and workspace reconfigurations.
• Develop and maintain workplace safety, emergency preparedness, business continuity, and risk management procedures.
• Manage facilities budgets, vendor contracts, capital improvement projects, and operating expenditures.
• Monitor workplace performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve employee experience, sustainability, and operational effectiveness.
• Partner with office leadership and business teams to support growth, occupancy planning, workplace strategy, and office initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, building requirements, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Oversee facilities service requests and ensure timely resolution of workplace issues.
• Manage workplace vendors, including janitorial, maintenance, security, furniture, catering, shipping, and specialty service providers.
• Support office events, employee engagement initiatives, and day-to-day workplace operations.
• Deliver an exceptional workplace experience that enables employees to do their best work and fosters collaboration across the office.

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in facilities management, workplace operations, corporate real estate, office services, or related operational leadership roles.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, service contracts, building operations, and facility improvement projects.
• Knowledge of workplace safety programs, building systems, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience developing and managing operational budgets and capital expenditures.
• Strong organizational, project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced professional services environment.
• Proficiency with facilities management, workplace experience, service request, and space management systems.
• Experience working within architecture, design, consulting, engineering, or other professional services organizations preferred.
• Professional certification such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facility Management Professional (FMP), Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP), or equivalent facilities management credential preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and delivering outstanding workplace experiences.
• The base salary will be estimated between $100,000- $120,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

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