FACILITIES MANAGER

Manages and coordinates the activities of design professionals, construction contractors and maintenance contractors to insure that facilities and/or facilities projects are completed within time, cost, and quality constraints; develops project management plans including time schedules and procedures; assists in the procurement and management of design and maintenance services, assists in the bidding process and participates in the review, recommendation and awarding of facilities related contracts; monitors the progress and performance of projects and resolves schedule and budget issues.  Is knowledgeable of and insures that all laws, rules and regulations are being complied with during projects.

• Develops, evaluates or reviews plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities; assesses feasibility of proposals.
• Participates in the planning, designing, construction and maintenance of facilities.
• Obtains and documents quotes/bids.  Evaluates proposals for specification compliance and makes recommendation of contract awards.
• Approves, signs and/or implements applicable documents, actions, processes, programs, etc.
• Reviews and/or inspects work for quality, accuracy, and completeness.
• Coordinates and/or acts as a liaison between organizations, suppliers, etc.
• Work with or contribute to a work group or team to complete assigned task(s);
• Plan, organize and prioritize time and workload in order to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines;
• Insures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
• Develops appropriate safety and/or service plans to alleviate risk, provide protection, etc.
• Oversees the development, evaluation or review of plans and criteria for a variety of activities;
• Assesses feasibility of proposed plans, projects and equipment.

Requirements:

• Principles and practices of facilities operations, maintenance, and management;
• Materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and/or buildings;
• Principles and practices of construction;
• Principles, theories, and practices of mechanical engineering;
• Principles, theories, and practices of electrical engineering;
• Principles, theories, and practices of engineering;
• Design techniques, principles, tools and instruments;
• Procurement and/or administration of contracts or similar agreements;
• Applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures;
• Bid, quote and award procedures.
• Ability to speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally;
• Communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing;
• Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism;
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, policies and procedures, etc;
• Make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solution.