Assistant Facilities Director

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is searching for an Assistant Facilities Director to help oversee the Samsung electronics office moving to Englewood Cliffs, NJ. This is Samsungs North American HQ - will be working around C-suite executives and leaders

The Assistant Facilities Director assists the Facilities Director in leading and directing facilities maintenance operations of building(s) and property at a critical client facility. This position may function as head of a small mega-site unit with three levels of management reporting up to this position; or may assist in the leadership of a large mega or multi-site unit reporting to an RVP, Facilities Operations. The Assistant Director leads and assists in the integration of processes within the client organization to maintain and develop agreed services which support and improve the effectiveness of its primary activities. This position may contribute to the delivery of strategic and operational objectives by reducing facility costs, and improving the productivity, revenue generating capacity and image of the entire organization. This position ensures a safe and efficient working environment, essential to the performance of the business. The position directly manages other core Aramark services, and/or logistics of business/operations services, e.g., custodial, grounds keeping, laundry, food, security, inventory, mail, concierge services.

DAY TO DAY:

• Directs work of management team and front-line associates
• Makes/influences employment decisions including hiring, promotions, development and performance management
• Ensures individual and team performance meets objectives and client expectations
• Provides overall direction and manages performance for all Facility and Maintenance Supervisors and front-line employees, ensuring employee development, engagement and compliance with human resource related policies and standards, including conducting applicable rounding
• Plans and leads daily team briefings
• Direct point of contact for all Aramark and sub-contracted lines of services on behalf of client
• Oversight of all work done on behalf of client to ensure quality control
• Plans, improves, and maintains owned and leased facilities and equipment.
• Provides strategic leadership and vision for departments.
• Directs, manages and coordinates with the functional authority for planning, organization, control and integration to ensure completion of projects.
• Oversight of all site utility systems to include electrical, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, energy management, fire safety, life safety and grounds
• Responsible for state of readiness to comply with Life Safety preparedness, OSHA, Air/ Water preparation compliance and document requirements.
• Ensures the Client is following all local, state, and federal codes and regulations.
• Client relationship:
  • Responsible for developing/executing maintenance solutions to meet customer needs
  • Executes facilities maintenance/upkeep following predefined specifications
  • Identifies client needs and communicates operational progress
  • Ensures compliance with client contract and client’s property lease terms
• Financial Performance:
  • Delivers client and company financial targets

Adopts all Aramark and client processes/systems, understands performance metrics, data, orders, inventory trends and educates teams on key levers to improve margins

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 5 years of commercial experience in maintenance trades (HVAC, plumbing, electrical)
• 2-5 years of experience in a lead/managerial position
• Ability to manage as part of larger team or manage a function independently without direct supervision
• Ability to read, understand, and apply property lease terms as well as client contracts
• Good communication skills and personable

PLUSSES:

• Bachelor's degree
• IFMA Membership and Certification Preferred (FMP, SFP, CFM)