Acuity Brands, Inc

Senior Facilities Project Manager

Acuity Brands, Inc$83K — $164K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
  • 6 to 8 years of relevant work experience
  • Strong project management and execution capability
  • Financial acumen (budgeting, forecasting, cost control)
  • Working knowledge of construction processes and building systems
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across locations
  • Clear and concise communication with stakeholders and leadership
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Vendor management and negotiation capability

Responsibilities

  • Own full lifecycle delivery of facilities projects including tenant improvements and relocations
  • Develop and manage project budgets, lead bidding and vendor selection
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors, ensuring design alignment
  • Support permitting, inspections, and adherence to safety standards
  • Act as primary point of contact for stakeholders and vendors, ensuring accountability

Benefits

  • Health care coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision plans
  • 401K benefits
  • Commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role
Full Job Description


Work location:
  • This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities, however, someone local to Atlanta, GA is preferred.


Job Summary

Leads end-to-end execution of facilities and real estate projects across a diverse, multi-site portfolio including office, distribution center, and industrial/manufacturing environments. Responsible for scope development, budgeting, design coordination, vendor management, and project delivery across a wide range of project types such as tenant improvements, relocations, site consolidations, infrastructure upgrades, and operational facility enhancements. Ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with business and operational requirements. Operates as the single point of accountability for project execution.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

  • Own full lifecycle delivery of facilities projects including tenant improvements, relocations, consolidations, and capital projects. Drive scope, schedule, and execution from initiation through closeout.
  • Develop and manage project budgets. Lead bidding, vendor selection, and contract negotiations. Track costs, manage forecasts, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors. Review drawings and specifications. Ensure alignment between business requirements, budget, and design intent
  • Support permitting, inspections, and adherence to applicable codes, safety standards, and company policies.
  • Act as primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external partners. Provide clear communication on project status, risks, and required decisions. Hold vendors accountable for delivery and performance.


Skills and Minimum Experience Required

  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
  • 6 to 8 years of relevant work experience
  • Strong project management and execution capability
  • Financial acumen (budgeting, forecasting, cost control)
  • Working knowledge of construction processes and building systems (HVAC, electrical, life safety)
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across locations
  • Clear and concise communication with stakeholders and leadership
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Vendor management and negotiation capability


Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience supporting multi-site or global portfolios
  • Experience with office, industrial, and/or distribution environments
  • Experience working in corporate facilities or workplace environments

The range for this position is $83,300.00 to $164,400.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant's experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click here.

About Acuity Brands, Inc

Acuity Brands, Inc. is a lighting and building management firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, with operations throughout North America and in Europe and Asia. It currently has about 12,000 employees and recorded net sales of $3.5 billion for fiscal year 2020. The company designs, produces, and distributes lighting fixtures, controls, and related products and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, infrastructure, and residential applications. Its lighting and building management solutions are marketed under various brands, including Lithonia Lighting, Holophane, Aculux, American Electric Lighting, and others. Acuity Brands is committed to sustainability and energy efficiency, and offers a range of products that meet or exceed industry standards for energy efficiency and environmental performance.
Learn more about Acuity Brands, Inc
Size
13,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$250.9 million
Founded
1898
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$3.2 billion
NASDAQ

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