Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

Holmes Murphy – Waukee, IA

A forward‑thinking, innovative, and vibrant company culture offers a unique opportunity to showcase your potential.

• Oversee general office environments across all Holmes Murphy locations.
• Serve as the main liaison for property managers across the Holmes Murphy Enterprise.
• Review and approve vendor invoices promptly, reconcile transactions, and manage corporate purchasing.
• Negotiate leases, contracts, and quotes; track budgets and trends; collaborate with facilities, operations, and office administrators.
• Participate in planning meetings for internal staff and external client events.
• Compare costs for goods and services, supervise office maintenance and layout changes, and manage office moves and relocations.

• Lead and motivate the team by hiring, coaching, and supporting career development.
• Provide guidance on workflows, processes, customer service, and performance goals.
• Participate in compensation decisions and foster a culture of accountability.
• Attend and lead team meetings and engage in leadership development opportunities.
• Maintain standardized processes to ensure efficient, high‑quality service.

• Communicate with vendors, request bids, and prepare documents for contractor solicitations.
• Ensure buildings meet health and safety standards, manage safety equipment, and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Respond to urgent issues, participate in disaster recovery planning, maintain travel schedules and calendars, and coordinate merchandise receiving and shipments.
• Perform special projects and other duties as requested.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma; college degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  5‑7 years in a business office environment required; preferable 3‑5 years supervisory as well as Facilities Management experience. Document and Project Management experience a plus.
• Schedule Flexibility:
  Ability to be available for work on a daily basis and extended hours as necessary for events and building projects, including weekends.
• Technical
  
  Competencies:
  
  Demonstrated strong planning and organizational skills, initiative, resourcefulness, and adaptability to changing conditions.

• Paid Parental Leave and supportive New Parent Benefits.
• Company‑paid Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing.
• Generous time‑off practices in addition to paid holidays.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off and employee matching gifts to charities.
• DE&I programs, including paid Diversity Day and a Chief Diversity Officer.
• Consistent merit increase and promotion opportunities.
• Discretionary bonus opportunity.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Insurance

Holmes Murphy & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.