Facility Manager (SD I) - Gaithersburg, MD

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Description

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About Hensel Phelps:

At Hensel Phelps, we bring our clients' vision to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property. Our expert development, construction and facility services teams ensure that every project meets our clients' goals and objectives.

Over our 84-year history, Hensel Phelps has evolved from a bid-build general contractor to a full-service building provider. Our organization is comprised of three lines of business - development, construction, and facility services. These groups work as a cohesive team, sharing ideas and knowledge from each discipline to provide our clients with the highest level of service. Our capabilities span from concept through the long-term facilities management of projects, which means that our focus is on the complete life cycle of each project we build.

Hensel Phelps Facility Services Group is uniquely qualified with decades of facility experience. The Facility Services Group specializes in facility solutions, building systems integration, specialized construction, and facility management. Our team provides best-in-class operational solutions with technical knowledge and subject matter experts of building systems, envelopes, campus, and client operations.

Position Description:

The Site Director I will be responsible for leading all aspects of the site facilities operations including maintenance and custodial department day-to-day activities. They are also responsible for client relations and business development with the intention of creating long-term business relationships, executing contractual deliverables associated with client contracts. This includes participation and overseeing the implementation of policies, procedures and programs that will assure well-managed facilities, in coordination and conjunction with Hensel Phelps' and the client's goals and objectives.

Essential Duties:

Plan, direct, and supervise facility management services including building and facility operating systems maintenance, repair and improvement, and custodial services.

Develop and implement operational and administrative goals, objectives, and procedures to ensure facilities are running effectively and efficiently.

Review and evaluate current operating procedures and personnel practices and establishes procedures, practice, and priorities in keeping with effective facility maintenance and repair operations and cost factors; coordinate building and maintenance activities within the departments to obtain optimum production and utilization of personnel and equipment.

Confer with specialists on energy conservation programs and techniques for facilities operations; recommends operating methods and equipment to maximize cost savings, service quality and safety.

Develop, implement, and evaluate a variety of building and operation systems and preventative maintenance programs.

Supervise, train, and evaluate direct reports; Establish and enforce operating and safety standards and procedures for maintenance services and repair.

Coordinate, prepare, and analyze the unit's budget, staffing expenditures requests, and reviews requests for additional services.

Prepare contract specifications and negotiate and administer service and construction agreements for maintenance and alteration services.

Conduct job site visits for work and contractual compliance verifications.

Physical Work Classification & Demands:

Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and field activity.

Walking - The person in this position needs to frequently move about the jobsite.

Sometimes operates a computer or tablet and other office machinery, such as a calculator and phone.

The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office and field administration.

Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements.

Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights.

Balancing - Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch.

Stooping - Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist.

Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction for various lengths of time.

Grasping - Needs to apply pressure to an object with fingers and palm regularly.

Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.

Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures.

Frequently exposed to noisy environment and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Position Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Architecture, or a related field, or combination of equivalent education and experience.

8+ years of directly related experience, with a managed volume of < $2M and at least 250,000 square feet including experience in managing a comprehensive facilities and maintenance organization to include construction management and campus master planning.

Expert understanding of Facilities Management processes and procedures.

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Solid understanding and ability to interpret and explain laws, regulations and policies governing building operations.

Ability to make sound decisions and independent judgments.

Strong communication and negotiation skills both verbally and in writing.

Skilled at building effective and impactful relationships with management staff, stakeholders, and employees.

Fiscal management and budgeting experience.

Professional Engineer designation a plus.

Benefits:

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our full-time employees. This position is eligible for company-paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, and our employee assistance program (EAP). Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Based on position location, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).