Burns & McDonnell ยท 8 hours ago
Facilities Manager - Corporate Facilities (Kansas City)
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expBurns & McDonnell is a company seeking a Facilities Manager to lead their Kansas City World Headquarters property management team. The role involves overseeing building operations, managing maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols, while developing and implementing process improvements.
ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources
Hiring Manager
Stephanie Smithmier
Responsibilities
Oversee and lead a team of project managers, building maintenance technicians, and 3rd party contractors to lead property management of ~1.1 million square feet of multi-building corporate headquarters
Strategize with management for solutions, project planning, capital improvements, budgeting, staffing, and emergency response
Be available and respond to after-hours or weekend building alarms, emergencies, weather, and project requirements
Track and resolve all building, grounds, and maintenance issues. Review and approve the operating budgets for the building that are submitted annually to the building owners
Ensure compliance with all safety and security protocols as they relate to safe and acceptable practices in the office, including but not limited to vendor management, maintenance operations, parking, furniture, required postings etc
Work closely with internal partners such as Security, Procurement, Insurance, Finance, Health & Safety, Human Resources, Communications, Events and Corporate Marketing
Monitor HQ leases, tenant obligations and landlord requests
Provide reports as needed to the Managing Director, Corporate Facilities, and Real Estate and other corporate leadership as required
Collaborate with Accounting to set up and track the assets, capital expenditure budgets and actuals, and operating budget and actuals
Monitor and maintain staffing levels, staffing loading, staffing assignments, retention, and recruiting to meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals
Assign work and review staff performance to ensure quality and efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff
Serve as the technical advisor, providing senior level input, evaluation and guidance on issues
Develop and implement process and procedure improvements to ensure maximum efficiencies and accuracy
Support and assist in the development of a department business plan
Determine departmental objectives and requirements, organize projects and develop standards and guidelines
Attend project meetings when requested by division
Responsible for the recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff
Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for department staff
Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department
Responsible for interpreting the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff
Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence
Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in business, engineering, facilities management, construction, real estate, or related field from an accredited program and eight (8) years leadership and related experience in property management, facilities management, and interior construction management required
OR Associate Degree and ten (10) years leadership and related experience in property management, facilities management, and interior construction management OR High School Diploma/GED and 12 years leadership and related experience in property management, facilities management, and interior construction management
Strong leadership and related experience in property management, and interior construction management, including 8 years related experience in design and interior construction management required
Advanced knowledge of building codes, ADA requirements etc. and LEED building certification process and requirements
Experience managing corporate buildings and facilities
Broad knowledge of commercial construction, supporting disciplines, HVAC systems, plumbing, mechanical, electrical systems, backup power systems (UPS, ATS, Generator), utilities, lighting, structured parking, landscaping, locks, building access controls systems, and commercial property management best practices
Proficiency in cost analysis, budgeting, negotiations and vendor management
Ability to review construction documents and specifications
Proven ability to develop working relationships with internal clients
Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees and management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in the area of contract (lease) reviews and facilitating those discussions
Proficiency in the use of preventative maintenance software systems
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred
10 years or more project management experience in the architecture, interior design, construction industry and negotiating leases preferred
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Leslie Duke
Chief Executive Officer
Alissa Schuessler
Chief Financial Officer
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