Group Leader Facilities Management

Fronius International GmbH

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in facilities management or a related field.
  • 2-3 years of supervisory experience with a focus in team leadership.
  • Advanced knowledge of MS-Office and basic CAD skills a plus.
  • In-depth knowledge of construction theory and practice along with basic OSHA regulations.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for managing contracts and teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead organizational projects and provide direction for teams.
  • Monitor technical equipment and set up maintenance schedules, coordinating repairs as needed.
  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance processes for facility infrastructure.
  • Prepare project plans and scope of work for contractor services.
  • Supervise contractor work from initiation to completion, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications.
  • Establish communication channels and delegate tasks related to facilities management.
  • Evaluate vendor proposals and recommend best options based on project needs.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule to promote work-life balance.
  • Immediate PTO along with 11 paid holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage at no cost for employees.
  • 50% family health coverage paid by the company.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program, including mental health support.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage options.
Full Job Description

Tasks and Responsibilities

− Supports organizational/departmental projects and provides leadership.

− Monitors the functioning of technical equipment and the set-up of defined maintenance schedules. In case of malfunctions, performs and/or coordinates repair activities.

− Assumes responsibility for development, implementation, and coordination of preventive maintenance processes for technical facility and property infrastructure equipment.

− Prepares scope of work, project plans, and other documents for contractor services.

− Supervises and monitors contracted vendors’ work from inception to completion while establishing priorities and guidelines: planning, design, construction, management, billing, and inspection.

− Sets up internal communication channels, timelines, and assignments as well as delegates responsibilities to colleagues pertaining to facilities management related topics.

− Evaluates proposals from consultants, vendors, and contractors along with making recommendations.

− Reviews all reports, shop drawings, and other project documents to monitor progress as well as identify problems and delays while recommending applicable next course of action.

− Applies knowledge of facilities management and professional knowledge of safety, engineering, and environmental disciplines according to all regulations. 2

− Responsible for facility, infrastructure, and property security as well as identifying issues, making recommendations, and executing approved solutions.

− Continuously researches and complies with laws, regulations and standards pertaining to facility and building codes.

− All other duties as assigned by management.

Leadership Tasks and Responsibilities

− Takes responsibility for disciplinary action for all direct reports along with communicating said information to national management.

− Acts as a role model for all Fronius USA, LLC employees with respect to work ethics, team support, distinctive communication skills and workplace standards.

− Prepare budgets and monitors assigned cost centers.

− Determines staffing needs in addition to requesting additional personnel, conducting interviews, negotiating offers, and supporting onboarding.

− Monitors employee attendance, initiates salary adjustments, conducts annual appraisals, and participates in corrective action plans to improve employee performance when necessary.

Requirements

− Possess a valid passport or have the ability to obtain and pay for one.

− Up to 30% travel throughout the United States, occasionally international travel.

− Advanced knowledge of MS-Office suite and basic knowledge of CAD programs as an advantage.

− Professional training with focus in team leadership or 2-3 years of supervisory experience.

− Project management experience.

− Cost aware, team-oriented, high resilience and able to work within timelines.

− Self-starter, self-motivated.

− Excellent time management skills required to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

− Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively handle contractors, team members and management.

− In-depth knowledge of construction theory and practice.

− Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance.

− Technical skills including working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, reading and interpreting blueprints and site plans.

− Bachelor’s degree or a comparable combination of education and demonstrated business expertise.

− Must have a valid driver’s license.

Health and Safety

− Must comply with all safety and health standards established by Fronius USA, LLC and federal, state, or local requirements.

− Ability to bend and reach with repetitive motion.

− Hearing, naturally or with aids. 3

− Vision 20/20, with or without correction.

− Physical demands of the job include standing, use of hands to manipulate objects, talking, hearing, looking, typing, walking, twisting, and bending.

− Employees could be requested to lift, carry, reach above the shoulder, stoop, squat, kneel, and crouch.

− Employees could be required to lift up to 50 pounds.

− Employees will perform duties in an office environment and a field setting.

− Employees will be occasionally exposed to tripping hazards.

− The noise level in the work environment is usually low to medium.

We offer a generous benefit package including

− Flexible work schedule

− PTO available immediately plus 11 paid holidays

− Employer matched 401(k)

− Medical, Dental, and Vision covered 100% for employees

− 50% company paid Health, Dental, Vision for your family

− Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health Support Information Class: Confidential

− Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

− Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care

Are you ready for Fronius? Apply online now and become part of the Fronius family!

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