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Peachtree Corners, Georgia, Job Title Director, Facilities Management Job Description Summary The Facilities Management Director will manage and direct activities for the delivery of workplace services, operations and asset planning, maintenance and repair for an expanded portfolio with accountability for the overall delivery of portfolio management, including engineering services, site services, energy management and environmental health & safety. Responsibilities also include MSA compliance, adherence to business plan, budgetary control, capital planning and oversight of the daily management and operational activities associated with the portfolio. Job Description *THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION* ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ⢠Lead coordination, delivery and quality assurance of all C&W account services and adherence to the clientâ™s real estate standards of performance and needs ⢠Assure integration, as applicable, across all service delivery work streams: facilities management, commercial management, project services, brokerage services and portfolio administration ⢠Complete understanding of contract obligations by initiating audit & control systems to ensure statutory, policy and contractual commitments are satisfied ⢠Ensure customer focus within all areas of operational activities and maintenance of effective relationships with key client contacts ⢠Develop financial plans and specific goals for cost control/reduction and ensure that these goals are met or exceeded ⢠Provide leadership and guidance, advice, coaching and direct support where required to deliver best practice selection, training, assessment and recognition/reward ⢠Develop and maintain relationships with facility team leaders driving the operational and strategic goals ⢠Support effective business communications by providing advice and leadership while making a direct contribution during team meetings, client briefings and monthly reporting ⢠Ensure optimum staffing structures operate across the portfolio to balance coverage and performance needs with the delivery of service excellence ⢠Ensure portfolio is staffed by appropriately skilled personnel and teams, taking direct responsibility for the appointment of qualified personnel and an effective succession plan ⢠Lead and support the organization to develop a proactive approach to: o Drive continuous improvement philosophy and culture throughout the organization o Monitor sub-contractors performance and manage key contract relationships o Ensure SLAâ™s & KPIâ™s are achieved and aligned with contractual agreements o Identify and recommend remedial actions and process changes o Ensure all required policies and procedures are adopted and used on site o Ensure all works are competently completed o Comply with legislative, environmental, health and safety requirements o Minimize commercial risk to the business o Ensure Site Managers & Premises Coordinators maintain accurate, timely, qualitative and reliable management reporting ⢠Develop and successfully implement an overall account plan designed to enhance the value of the client's portfolio to operate each property at peak efficiency without sacrificing quality, provide superior and responsive tenant and/or occupant services and ensure compliance with all applicable life safety and crisis management rules and regulations ⢠Manage the client's assets in the most profitable and/or cost-effective manner and consistent with the management contract and account plan for each property ⢠Develop and maintain technical proficiency, industry knowledge and communication skills to provide timely information on all property-specific issues as well as keeping the client informed of important developments and trends in the property and facility management industry ⢠Oversee and ensure the quality of all client reporting by standardizing systems and procedures that assure compliance with ?reporting standards ⢠Promote and adhere to all established policies and procedures relative to standard assignment deliverables, business conduct and integrity while ensuring on-going quality management of all C&Wâ™s products and services ⢠Ensure that all matters/issues pertaining to human resources, legal and risk management are coordinated and resolved at the C&W levels ⢠Oversee the budget preparation and development process, capital planning, cash flow management and production of monthly financial reports to ensure accuracy and completeness and confirm that all client reporting conforms to established reporting standards ⢠Recruit, manage and train the facilities management staff to ensure an understanding of standard operating policies and procedures and their role in achieving the Plan by operating the property to meet or exceed our client's objectives ⢠Develop, mentor and coach staff to achieve organizational sustainability and career growth ⢠Participate, facilitate and negotiate service contracts with outside vendors to achieve balance between performance and cost in compliance with C&W's values, standards and guidelines for business conduct ⢠Ensure regulatory compliance and effective management of risk and liability for both C&W and client ⢠Seize opportunities to expand C&Wâ™s commercial relationship through the delivery of value added services ⢠Drive innovation through the development of best practices, operational and service efficiency as well as the identification of industry trends and tools that would contribute to our operational excellence goals ⢠Support and provide leadership to achieve C&W's and Clientâ™s vision and mission and extol its values and professional behavior in the day-to-day conduct of business delivery and staff actions KEY COMPETENCIES 1. Communication Proficiency (oral and written) 2. Technical Proficiency 3. Problem Solving/Analysis 4. Customer Focus 5. Financial Management 6. Leadership 7. Relationship Management 8. Team Orientation 9. Vendor Management 10. Multi-Tasking IMPORTANT EDUCATION ⢠Bachelors degree in Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Project Management, or Business Administration required ⢠Masters degree in Business Administration or related field preferred IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE ⢠Minimum of 10 years of commercial high-rise, campus environment, property portfolio management, and/or facility management experience with at least 6 years at the Facility Manager level ⢠Broad commercial real estate and financial background with 12+ years of relevant experience as portfolio/asset manager with expertise in all facets of facility/property operation and management, people management, vendor management, and capital planning ⢠Project/construction management experience desired ⢠Experience with human resource and performance management processes ⢠Experience with critical system environments is preferred ⢠Workplace services experience desired ⢠CMMS/Work Order Management experience preferred ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS ⢠In-depth understanding of the client's objectives as well as a broad knowledge of the real estate life cycle ⢠Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facilities Management Association (FMA), Certified Property Manager (CPM), Real Property Administrator (RPA), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) designation preferred ⢠Strong discipline of financial management including financial tracking, budgeting and forecasting ⢠Knowledge of Financial Systems (Yardi a plus) ⢠Proficient in understanding management agreements and contract language ⢠Ability to develop and maintain a client focused, partnering and consultative approach ⢠Proficient in anticipating client needs, thinking strategically, solutions focused and be both proactive and reactive as the situation and circumstances dictate ⢠Ability to identify service delivery and portfolio management improvement opportunities and keen on developing recommendations that highlight the value added benefit of the outsourcing partnership ⢠Ability to read and understand construction specifications and blueprints ⢠Skilled in Building Management Systems maintenance and monitoring ⢠Excellent computer and systems knowledge; Strong literacy in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 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. AAP/EEO STATEMENT C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, C&W takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. 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. Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmativeâ‹ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without  regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

Austin, Texas, Registration as a PE is required.   Summary of Primary Functions : Managing the design and engineering of projects and providing engineering interface for these projects with all other functional areas of the company while mentoring less experienced associates. Essential Duties and Responsibilities : All employees are required to follow all Safety and Quality rules and processes to ensure a safe working environment, and the production of high-quality products. Interfaces with sales, estimating, project management, and operations, as well as the customer (general contractor and architect/engineer) to accomplish the task of engineering package generation, submittal and approval, then supplying the plant with details and information for fabrication and erector with plans and information for construction and for resolving any questions, conflicts or issues in these areas as they may arise. Responsible for generating designs and drawings for the precast concrete system from construction documents consisting of architectural and structural drawings and specifications. Certain projects may be designed from conceptual information only. Responsible for managing the design and drafting of several projects at a time, either with internal resources or utilizing outside resources. If internal, the individual will typically self-perform the design or at least the more complex portion of the design if junior level engineers are also involved. Provides sales support as assigned by Engineering Supervisor. Responsible for ensuring field inspections on projects are performed. This will include writing Observation Reports along with development and tracking of field repairs. May lead two to four designers and one or two entry-level engineers on a project by project basis. Will check the work of the EIT and Associate engineer on a project-by-project basis. Job Specifications or Qualifications: Certificates, Licenses, Registration : Registration as a PE is required. Education : College Degree (4-year) is required. Experience : 4 (+) years of related experience is needed, with at least 2(+) years in a related industry industry, is preferred.

SeaTac, Washington, We are seeking a skilled and dynamic project manager to join our team with experience in construction management, facility and public infrastructure, architecture, and urban planning. Incorporated in February 1990, the City of SeaTac is located in the Pacific Northwest, approximately midway between the cities of Seattle and Tacoma in the State of Washington. The City has a resident population of 32,000. It is a vibrant community, economically strong, environmentally sensitive, and people-oriented. The City's 10 square miles surround the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, which is owned and operated by the  Port of Seattle .  Under direction of the City Manager or designee, the incumbent in this position is responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of the multi-phase capital facility project to develop a new SeaTac City Hall and Civic Campus in addition to assisting with other Facility/Parks capital projects as workload allows. Responsible for ensuring code compliance and consistency with established SeaTac strategy, direction, commitments, and goals.  Primary responsibilities include, but not limited to: leading a team of consultants and internal stakeholders; supervising a team on the design, due diligence, and construction; defining and managing project scope and requirements; managing site acquisition, developing project plans; coordinating consulting and contractor resources; managing budget; planning and scheduling timelines; determining, implementing, and managing project changes and interventions to achieve goals; evaluating project and assessing results; overseeing activities necessary to ensure achievement of goals and objectives; updating management, Council, and the community on project status as required.  Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in project management, construction management, engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, public administration, public planning, or field related to assigned position. A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in facility and public infrastructure construction, construction management, architecture, urban planning, project management, or related field. 

Hotchkiss, Colorado, Water Resource Engineer Applegate Group, Inc. is actively seeking a Water Resource Engineer. This position will be working out of the Hotchkiss, Colorado office. We also offer a flexible work schedule and the possibility of  a hybrid office/home work setup. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in civil engineering or related field. Tasks for this position may include: Infrastructure Design - e.g., dam design, dam rehabilitation, canal structure design and improvements, hydrologic/runoff modeling, hydraulic analyses including 1D and 2D hydraulic modeling, flow measurement design, canal design and improvements. Field Work – e.g., GPS surveying, instream flow measurement, drone surveys, construction management and observation, dam and canal infrastructure inspection, and remote monitoring equipment setup and calibration. Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is desired but not required. Candidates should demonstrate skills to communicate with a varied audience of coworkers and clients. Candidates should also be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word. Experience with GIS, CAD, and hydraulic modeling programs such as HEC-RAS is also preferred but not required.  This position will offer opportunities for training on engineering related software and field work assignments.   If you meet the minimum requirements above, are interested in becoming a part of our company and want to have a challenging and rewarding career, please send a cover letter and resume to the following email: teresakrieger@applegategroup.com Great benefits package

Nationwide, **The position is remote; however, we would prefer if you resided in Montgomery Alabama** CGL is a provider of justice facility planning, design, and program management and maintenance solutions to justice facilities and other public facilities throughout the U.S. and internationally. A Brief Overview Reports to a Vice President or Senior Vice President. Performs discipline assignments under supervision and takes on more responsibility, working more independently on small projects or aspects of large projects. What you will do Manages highly visible/controversial projects and high-priority assignments. Manages several projects or issues at the same time effectively and meets firm deadlines. Builds recognition as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the industry and among clients and peers. Supports and assists team with new business and identify 360 opportunities. Participates in RFQ/P preparations. Develops and captures plans for assigned project pursuits. Participates in pursuit interviews. Independently prepares for client meetings with guidance and manages client contacts. Manages budgeted dollars, time, and scope for aspects/tasks on a project. Demonstrates principles of project budgeting and project management. Building an understanding of the contracting process with client, associate partners and consultants, under the supervision of Director and/or ROL. Demonstrates interest in speaking at conferences, writing articles, and participating in national committees. Engages in learning the CGL internal Project Management protocols through practical application, with guidance. Demonstrates knowledgeable of industry terminology, laws, practices, principles and regulations. Supervises and manage project team members. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Building Sciences – Construction, Architecture, or Engineering Preferred or Minimum 12 years related construction management or construction project experience. Required Demonstrated project team leadership skills with direct experience leading construction teams, project-consulting teams for 6 years or more. Strong interpersonal skills and working relationship at various levels. Innovative and detail-oriented. Strong analytical skills to research solutions for technical details. Strong presentation skills. Strong verbal, written, graphic and presentation skills. Thorough knowledge of construction methods and means, construction sequencing, scheduling, estimating, and engineering principles and techniques. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, construction issues and solutions. Knowledge of principles of personnel management, training and performance evaluation. Demonstrates ability to manage and supervise an on-site construction services team. Demonstrates ability to work as high-performing team member with successful day-to-day direct contact with client and DB entity. Knowledgeable of construction document control protocols and systems. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive criminal background checks. Registered Architect (RA) Preferred or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Preferred Certified Facility Manager (CFM) Preferred Architecture, Construction & Engineering\Certified Proposal Management Professional -APMP Preferred Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI Preferred Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred DL NUMBER - Driver's License, Valid and in State Required Compensation We are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation.  The hiring range for this position is generally between $137,500- $172,000, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus.  Final salaries will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, licenses, certifications, and/or experience. In addition to these factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity.  Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the general Hiring Range for the role. Hiring at the top of the range is reserved for exceptionally qualified candidates.  We consider internal and external factors as a part of every final offer. We also offer a generous total compensation and benefits package. Benefits A competitive salary is only one part of your total rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, retirement, rewards programs, and so much more! Click Here for Benefits Overview https://www.huntmilitarycommunities.com/careers/benefits You must be able to pass a drug, background screen and physical abilities test/motor vehicle record check (if one is required per the position).   Apply- My Job Search (ultipro.com)

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