Facilities Manager Job

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Founded in 1944, Parsons , an engineering and construction firm with revenues exceeding $3.4 billion in 2008, is 100% owned by the Employee Stock Ownership Trust. We conquer the toughest logistical challenges and deliver landmark design-build projects to private industrial customers worldwide as well as federal, regional, and local government agencies. Parsons is a leader in many diversified markets such as communications, education, energy, environment, facilities, federal government, healthcare, infrastructure, life sciences, transportation, vehicle inspection, and water/wastewater.

NEED:
Facilities Manager/Washington, DC

Position Overview:
Performs most difficult and/or complex facilities assignments within a building complex. Provide technical guidance to lower-level facilities technicians and subcontractors. Must be able to respond to after-hours emergencies.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

First point of contact for all aspects of the day-to-day maintenance and operations of the Washington, DC office
Must be able to take ownership and full responsibility for the facilities supervision of this site
Initiate review and implement procedures and policies for the effective operation of the facility
Provide reporting as required necessary to the Senior Managers
Ensure that safety inspections and other requirements are fulfilled
Work with landlord regarding maintenance and other building related issues
Coordinates facility related maintenance/repairs (electrical, mechanical, heat, ventilation and air conditioning repairs or replacement, roofing repairs, insurance claims, janitorial, etc.)
Assist in asset management
Assist with budget related issues for the site
Provide timely and accurate direction to contractors to ensure that maintenance/repairs are done on time and within budget
Assist with projects relating to Facility Maintenance issues
Coordinate minor space changes and modifications, which may include items such as deploying surplus furniture and assisting in the reLocation: of employees
Responsible for preparation and maintaining emergency evacuation procedures, in conjunction with office safety committee
Supervise on-site facilities staff (receptionist and mailroom)
Position will report to GSS Eastern Region Facilities Deputy Manager

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

Exceptional customer service ability
Must have strong supervisory skills and be able to information in an open and collaborative manner
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to communicate with Senior Management
Must demonstrate effective facilitation, conflict management and problem solving skills
Project Management skills, including ability to plan and organize
Must be self-motivated
Good understanding of buildings' mechanical/operating systems
Strong negotiation skills
Must be able to respond to after-hours emergencies

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
4-year degree in Business Administration (or equivalent) and 10 plus years of experience in a facilities capacity, including at least 2 years of lead/supervisory experience.

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