Cushman & Wakefield

Assistant Facility Manager

Cushman & Wakefield$73K — $86K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in commercial or industrial real estate with facility management experience
  • Knowledge of maintenance, construction, and engineering principles
  • Strong skills in financial management including budgeting and financial tracking
  • Ability to read blueprints and construction specifications
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and facility management systems (CMMS preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily facility operations including maintenance services and janitorial activities
  • Supervise and implement maintenance programs for property conditions
  • Act promptly to address maintenance and repair requests from occupants
  • Compile and maintain accurate site-specific documentation and reports
  • Prepare financial documents including budgets and purchase orders
  • Assist in creating reports for capital budgets and facility improvements
  • Conduct proactive inspections and report findings to the Facility Manager

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid time off options
Full Job Description
Job Title
Assistant Facility Manager

Job Description Summary
Under the supervision of the Facilities Manager, the Assistant Facilities Manager supports
the facilities organization at a specific location, set of buildings, or campus environment.
The Assistant Facilities Manager is charged with supporting the day-to-day implementation
of policies, procedures, programs and workplace services delivery that provides a well managed and well-maintained building. Places an emphasis on a positive response to the
concerns and needs of the tenants, environmental health and safety, and quality programs,
in coordination with the client's goals and objectives.
Job Description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure the day-to-day operations of the facility(s) or campus, including janitorial, lifesafety, engineering, site services, and general maintenance are implemented and carried out in a manner consistent with C&W policies and client directives. Ensure all contracts are reviewed on a regular basis and are bid out as required and confirm invoices match contract pricing
• Supervise all maintenance programs relating to the interior and exterior conditions and appearance of the properties • Under the direction of the Facility Manager, respond promptly to requests for building maintenance, repairs, cleaning needs, etc. from building occupants and for the implementation of ongoing contract programs to address and resolve needs and problems
• Compile information necessary to ensure all site-specific documentation and reports are completed accurately and on time, including (and as applicable): Property Information Book, Site Operating Manual, Emergency Procedures Manual, IIPP Manual, Local Code Compliance Log, ADA Compliance Log, OSHA Log, Safety Meeting Log, Elevator Logs, Janitorial Log, Purchase Order Log, Vendor Certificates of Insurance, As-built Drawings, IIPP Manual, Paid Invoices File, General Files, Contract Files, Annual Property Conditions and Year- end Performance Report and other reports and documentation as required
• Prepares budgets, financial reports (monthly and quarterly), contracts, expenditures and purchase orders related to the facility(s) or complex as directed
• Assist in providing information and reports necessary for the development of capital budgets for the facility. This includes contributions towards a five-year plan of maintenance, facility improvement, and cost reduction initiatives
• Collect, analyze and prepare reports of such statistical data as may be required to provide accurate and current assessment of facility management objectives
• Expected to be thoroughly familiar with the management contract, vendor agreements, and other building/facility contracts and all requirements contained therein • Monitor and ensure that tenants and vendors comply with insurance requirements and coordinate all claims as required
• Proactively inspect the facility, systems, rooms, common areas, etc. and report back any findings or issues to the Facility Manager

KEY COMPETENCIES

1. Communication Proficiency (oral and written)

2. Technical Proficiency

3. Problem Solving/Analysis

4. Leadership

5. Teamwork Orientation

6. Relationship Management

7. Financial Management

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE
• A minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience, preferably in commercial or industrial real estate with facility management experience required
• Experience in maintenance, construction, engineering and all facets of property operation and building management preferred
• CMMS/Work Order Management experience is preferred

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM), International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) industry certifications recommended; other Engineering, Business or technical training or certifications a plus
• Ability to read and understand construction specifications and blueprints
• Proficient in understanding management agreements and contract language
• Skilled in Building Management Systems maintenance and monitoring
• Excellent computer and systems knowledge; Strong literacy in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong discipline of financial management including financial tracking, budgeting and forecasting
• Knowledge of Financial Systems (Yardi a plus)

WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

May be required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information.

OTHER DUTIES This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Note: This job description includes the core responsibilities for C&W. These duties may have slight modifications based on the regional location.

Under the supervision of the Facilities Manager, the Assistant Facilities Manager supports
the facilities organization at a specific location, set of buildings, or campus environment.
The Assistant Facilities Manager is charged with supporting the day-to-day implementation
of policies, procedures, programs and workplace services delivery that provides a well managed and well-maintained building. Places an emphasis on a positive response to the
concerns and needs of the tenants, environmental health and safety, and quality programs,
in coordination with the client's goals and objectives.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $35.56 - $41.83

INCO: "Cushman & Wakefield"

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield plc is a global commercial real estate services firm. The company's corporate headquarters is located in Chicago, Illinois. Cushman & Wakefield is among the world's largest commercial real estate services firms, with revenues of US$9.4 billion in 2021. The company operates from approximately 400 offices in 60 countries, has around 50,000 employees and manages about 4,100 million sq ft of commercial space. It is one of the "Big Three" commercial real estate services companies, alongside CBRE and JLL.
Learn more about Cushman & Wakefield
Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$220.5 million
Founded
1917
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$7.8 billion
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