Facilities Manager-01591

Description
 
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

Qualifications
 
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 corporate facilities capacity including at least 2 years of lead/supervisory experience.