Real Estate Facilities Manager

FM is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally diverse group of employees, working in more than 100 countries, in a variety of challenging roles.

Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Corporate Real Estate Property (Facilities) Manager to oversee FM world headquarters' building and property. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of property operations, maintenance, and financial performance. This role requires strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and a thorough understanding of property and real estate management principles.

Through this role's leadership, the team will make a strong impact on daily operations. The successful candidate will have minimum ten years' experience with demonstrated success in managing facilities maintenance, full-service food operations, conference center, and janitorial services. The position requires a high level of professionalism in supporting senior executives, FM employees, guests, and vendors. To be successful in this role, the position requires a keen sense of urgency, strategic initiative, and intuitiveness.

Position will be responsible for services that include a fully integrated facilities team, food service team, and conference center team, with direct oversight of janitorial services provider, managing budgets for the various teams, and overseeing the performance and achievements of the teams. The chosen individual will be responsible for generating annual capital and operational budgets for building and grounds. Individual will need to have experience in developing, managing and reporting on operational and capital budgets.

Schedule and Location:

This is an exempt, office-based position in Johnston, RI.

• Oversees the operations of the building and property. This includes, but is not limited to, managing the preventative maintenance and reactive repair by skilled tradesmen.
• Manages the hiring, training, and supervision of staff, professionals, safety programs, and fosters an efficient working environment essential to the performance of the business.
• May oversee construction projects and manage other Core FM responsibilities as directed.
• Owner and property management coordination and relationships.
• Oversee team supporting the daily operations of the FM headquarters building.
• Capital planning and management of annual facilities, capital budget, operation, planning and management of the annual facilities operating budget.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in facility/property management, engineering, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a Facility Manager role.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills coupled with the ability to interact with a broad range of customers and leaders.
• Strong analytical capability combined with critical thinking.
• Experience working as a strategic partner with FM engineering, Risk and Security teams while also fulfilling day-to-day tactical responsibilities.
• Strong technical knowledge of the following: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, data center operations, safety systems, architectural, energy management, reporting, and landscaping.
• A history of successful facilities management leadership with demonstrated quantifiable results and accomplishments.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on staff development, team building, and mentoring.
• Demonstrated business and financial acumen with strong P&L understanding.
• Proven vendor management skills including negotiating skills and contract negotiation and management.
• Extensive experience in owning the facility and operating functions in fast-paced, thriving company.
• Ability to quickly adjust priorities, adapt and change direction in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to lead facilities operations, including coordinating food providers, managing building maintenance contracts, conducting RFP process, and vendor selection.
• Understanding of legal climate that may impact strike strategy, including local, state, and regular employment laws.
• Thorough understanding of applicable federal and state and local regulatory regulations related to environmental, health and safety, risk management, and global business continuity.

Preferred:

• IFMA Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) is preferred.

The hiring range for this position is $130,700 - $187,800 annually. The final salary offer will vary based on individual education, skills, and experience. The position is eligible to participate in FM's comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes an incentive plan, generous health and well-being programs, a 401(k) and pension plan, career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work, time off allowances and much more.

FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.