Account Manager- Facilities Management: Stamford, CT

Account Manager- Facilities Management: Stamford, CTJob ID181880Posted05-Sep-2024Service lineGWS SegmentRole typeFull-timeAreas of InterestEngineering/Maintenance, Facilities ManagementLocation(s)North Stamford - Connecticut - United States of AmericaGlobal Workplace Solutions (GWS) - Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.**About the Role:**An Account Manager provides leadership, management, and development of a client account, ensuring both financial and operational commitments are met and exceeded. This leader is the single point of contact for all operational needs for an account up to $2m in maintenance revenue within GWS Local.An Account Manager is responsible for delivering the full suite of FM services (hard and soft) to key client, working in partnership with all stakeholders to ensure exceptional service is delivered and maintained at all times.**What you'll do:**General/Operations:Provide leadership, coaching and guidance to the account team, to ensure contractual commitments are met and exceeded.Identify and execute opportunities for the strategic development of the account, driving organic growth through the delivery of extra works and projects, and ensuring the account is retained upon renewal.Act as the single point of contact for overall account operations ensuring contractual compliance. Supervise, plan, and coordinate all aspects of operations, including preventative maintenance (PM), reactive maintenance, vendor services, help desk operation, soft service delivery where in scope, and extra works.Ensure optimum staffing structures operate on the account, balancing cost reduction with the delivery of service excellence and employee satisfaction. Ensure structure supports peaks and troughs in workload, and disaster recovery.Ensure appropriate account review, audit and governance regimes exist to meet regulatory, policy and contractual commitments, and ensure all required elements of the Local Target Operating Model are in place.Ensure a customer focus within all areas of operational activities, and that effective relationships are maintained with key clients at various levels, including formal monthly, quarterly and annual reviews.Communicate to clients regarding property profiles, emergency preparedness plans, site inspections, facility audits, work order progress, and other related reports in line with contract requirements.Present written recommendations to clients including economic justifications, financial reports, and monthly summary reporting in line with agreed expectations. Generates a robust communication strategy and ensure accuracy of reporting and client submittals.Drive innovation and thought-leadership on the account, engaging with subject matter experts to provide a diverse offering of solutions to complex client problems.Work with other operational leaders to ensure the collaborative development of the business, effective teamworking, and a culture in keeping with the companys RISE values.Support effective business communication internally and externally, with clients, CBRE team members, supplier partners, tenants, landlords, and all other business stakeholders.Support People Engagement and account DE&I objectives; Promote and maintain CBRE culture throughout accountOther duties may be assignedPeople:Direct management of CBRE staff on account including engineers/technicians, and contract support.Ensure optimum staffing structures operate across the account, balancing cost reduction with the delivery of service excellence. Ensure structures support peaks and troughs in workload, disaster recovery, and contractual commitments.Ensure training needs are delivered, employees are fully competent to undertake their roles, and can reach their full future potential. Accountable for all hiring decisions.Ensure effective succession planning is completed account-wide.Finance/Commercial:Full responsibility for Profit & Loss including development of account financial plans for revenue and profit delivery, management of WIP, debt, cost control, and growth, ensuring that targets are met or exceeded.Ensure business policies and processes are effectively communicated and implemented across account.Drive effective commercial and financial governance through accurate reporting, and appropriate checks and balances.Review purchase orders to ensure financial, contractual, and commercial accuracies.Supply chain management, including supplier performance reviews, supplier negotiations and re-bidding, and the identification of additional scope opportunities.Drive sustainable organic growth of the account maximizing extra works and project opportunities.QHSE:Ensure the provision of a healthy and safe working environment on the account.Maintain both client and CBRE health and safety policy and process, ensuring this is effectively implemented across all service lines, self-perform and vendor delivered.Develop environmental health and safety procedures for facilities. These procedures include emergency action plans, disaster recovery, business continuity, and other related procedures.Responsible for facility inspections for quality assurance on a periodic basis. Ensure facility procedures comply with local, state, and federal regulations.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesProvides formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area. Approves subordinate's recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination. Effectively recommends same for direct reports to next level management for review and approval. Plans and monitors appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime. Prepares and delivers performance appraisal for staff. Mentors and coaches team members to further develop competencies. Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.**What Youll Need:**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.**+ Education and Experience+ High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.+ Minimum of four years of related experience and/or training.+ Associates degree or Bachelors degree preferred with focus on business, technical or management areas.+ Prior supervisory experience preferred.Certificates and/or LicenseNone.Communication SkillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues.Reasoning AbilityAbility to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.Financial KnowledgeRequires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions. Conducts advanced financial analysis.Other Skills and AbilitiesIntermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite Products and Internet navigation. Experience in working with and managing e-procurement and contracts management platforms. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Ability to use work order system.Working knowledge of architectural, electrical and mechanical systems.Scope of ResponsibilityDecisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to department.Key RelationshipsReports to the Area General Manager.Functional management of Engineers/Technicians, and Lead/Contract SupportPartners closely with Finance & Operations Support Manager and Business Operations Manager**Why CBRE?**We lead by example, guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build, and the world we live in. The more perspectives we have, the more dimensions were able to see. A culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence shapes our approach to every opportunity.Our competitive and comprehensive benefits program was designed to make sure you feel valued with benefits that support the mental, physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family.Maintain your career momentum with the best tools and training in the industry. Youll have everything you need to thrive in your role: challenging work, dedication to results, fast-paced assignments, and a culture of constant learning.Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are more than just values- theyre a competitive advantage. By crafting a place where our employees are recognized for their contribution and given a chance to grow, we regularly open ourselves and our business opportunities.**Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.**Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our companys success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).**NOTE:** Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.CBRE GWSCBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.Find out more (https://www.cbre.com/real-estate-services/directory/global-workplace-solutions)CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)