About the Role
The Assistant Facilities Manager supports the facilities organization by overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring a well-managed and maintained building. This role emphasizes tenant satisfaction, environmental health and safety, and quality programs in alignment with client goals.
Responsibilities
- Ensure day-to-day operations of facility(s) or campus, including janitorial, life-safety, engineering, site services, and general maintenance, consistent with C&W policies and client directives.
- Review contracts regularly and bid out as required, confirming invoices match contract pricing.
- Supervise all maintenance programs for interior and exterior property conditions and appearance.
- Respond promptly to requests for building maintenance, repairs, and cleaning needs from occupants.
- Implement ongoing contract programs to address and resolve needs and problems.
- Compile information for accurate and timely completion of site-specific documentation and reports.
- Prepare budgets, financial reports, contracts, expenditures, and purchase orders for the facility(s) or complex.
- Assist in providing information and reports for capital budget development, including a five-year plan for maintenance, facility improvement, and cost reduction.
- Collect, analyze, and prepare reports of statistical data to assess facility management objectives.
- Ensure thorough familiarity with the management contract, vendor agreements, and other building/facility contracts.
- Monitor and ensure tenant and vendor compliance with insurance requirements and coordinate all claims.
- Proactively inspect the facility, systems, rooms, and common areas, reporting findings or issues to the Facility Manager.
Requirements
- Ability to read and understand construction specifications and blueprints.
- Proficient in understanding management agreements and contract language.
- Skilled in Building Management Systems maintenance and monitoring.
- Excellent computer and systems knowledge; Strong literacy in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong discipline of financial management including financial tracking, budgeting and forecasting.
- Knowledge of Financial Systems (Yardi a plus).
Skills
- Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
- Technical Proficiency
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Leadership
- Teamwork Orientation
- Relationship Management
- Financial Management
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 3-5 years relevant experience
- Experience in commercial or industrial real estate with facility management experience
- Experience in maintenance, construction, engineering and all facets of property operation and building management preferred
- CMMS/Work Order Management experience is preferred
Education Level
- Associate’s degree in facilities management, building, business or other related field required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM), International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) industry certifications recommended
- Other Engineering, Business or technical training or certifications a plus
Salary/Compensations
- $37.60 - $44.23
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life insurance programs
- Disability insurance programs
- Paid time away from work
- Unpaid time away from work
About the Company
- Cushman & Wakefield is a global real estate services firm.
Equal Opportunity
- Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
- Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
- In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
