Facility Manager (Remote)

We're hiring a Facility Manager!

The Facility Manager provides direct facilities support to Directors/Principals and Regional Manager within their defined region and oversees and monitors the national facilities management service. Additionally, they provide support to members of the facilities and construction team by lending both ingenuity and creativity to assignments and capturing center/school information. They assist to problem-solve unique situations, and professionally represent the company to client partners, fellow employees and outside professional contacts.

What you will be doing in this role:

• Responsible for implementation of capital improvement projects including:

  • Development of proposal specifications

  • Solicitation of bids

  • Contract Negotiation

  • Inspection and acceptance of work

  • Processing of payment

• Inspection of centers/schools

  • Ensure landlord obligations are fulfilled in compliance with lease agreement

  • Verify the integrity of service contractors’ work as stipulated in contracts

  • Re-bid service contracts to ensure cost effective delivery of service

  • Inspect life safety systems

  • Inspect playground areas for regulatory compliance

  • Establish capital renovations program and timetable

  • Prepare estimates for budget

  • Support all COVID measures

• Manage repairs and maintenance programs

  • Establish annual facilities maintenance budget for each center

  • Establish annual facilities maintenance budget for each center in coordination with Operations personnel

  • Manage and monitor monthly and annual performance and provide executive summary assessment for Sr. Leadership

  • Oversee vendor performance for skilled trades and general maintenance work; approve work proposal; make decisions about alternate repair/replacement strategies; ensure adherence to protocols and procedures

  • Establish rates and qualify contractors and trades for work in centers by type of service

• Conduct due diligence investigations for potential acquisitions

• Make replacement and/or repair decisions for equipment, furnishings, and appliances

• Respond to emergency situations: fires, floods, power loss, snow emergencies and other natural disasters

• Documentation

  • Help national facilities vendor develop/maintain database and drawing/specification files for centers/schools

  • Issue Site Visit Reports

  • Issue Work Orders for all contracted maintenance work, equipment purchases, recurring service contracts, and capital projects not covered by national contracts

  • Develop/maintain directory of service providers for assigned region

What we hope you will bring to this role:

• Associate Degree required

• 8+ years experience

• Proven experience in construction, facilities management, or engineering.

• Qualifications include ability to travel 40% of the time during the first year of assuming responsibilities

• Competent in word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, and Internet use

• Experience with multi-state/site property management and maintenance - building and grounds; experience with small-scale (under 200K) construction, refurbishment, and maintenance

• Working knowledge of health & safety regulatory agencies and regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.)

• Working knowledge of critical building systems and testing (M & E, HVAC, Safety)

• Proficiency in “on site” property assessment, evaluation, and recommendation; and extensive list of qualified/approved vendors, contractors, and service providers.

• Other qualifications include working knowledge of database management for monitoring/reporting

• Capable of construction schedule development using appropriate software

• Prior involved in contract negotiations and administration (nationally, regionally, locally).

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000

The range of compensation listed here or that may be discussed in the interview process is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Life at Bright Horizons:

Our home office employees support all facets of our business — and no matter which department you join, you’ll be part of a passionate team doing work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families.

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Here, you’ll find traditional perks (health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and flex spending) plus childcare discounts, education assistance, and so much more. Join us to experience how we support our people to realize their passion, possibilities, and purpose both at work and at home. All in a workplace where you can be you. Come build a brighter future with us.

HAVING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH YOUR APPLICATION?

Contact us at bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com or 855-877-6866

Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO – English and EEO – Spanish along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.