Master Search Solutions · 3 weeks ago
VP of Operations (Facilities & Maintenance)
Caldwell, NJ, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expMaster Search Solutions is a recruiting firm specializing in the New Jersey marketplace, and they are seeking a VP of Operations with a focus on facilities and maintenance. This role involves providing managerial direction, overseeing departmental activities, managing utility contracts, and ensuring operational efficiency while leading a team to improve overall performance.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Provide managerial direction/control of departmental activities by planning, directing, and reviewing the activities/operations of the department
Provide leadership/focus on energy management including improving efficiencies and operations of all mechanical, electrical and lighting systems
Manage all utility contracts/expenses and ensure our client has optimal rates for electric, gas, waste and water and reliable service from providers
Manage landlord delivery of utilities to tenants which includes oversight of all delivery equipment and metering systems and accurate recording for billing purposes and coordinate with finance
Establish/manage internal policy, protocols and procedures as related to our client, their property, general liability and workers comp insurance programs
Develop/manage departmental budgets, expenses, P&L and contracts for operations including repairs, maintenance and capital expenditures
Research, recommend and implement new net profit programs which significantly impact our client (i.e. reduce expenses, improve standards, or increase profitability). This will include reducing expenses through mechanical and electrical efficiency capital recommendations and implementation
Ensure effective use of AI tools (Chat GPT/Co-Pilot, etc.) by entire operations team for learning, problem solving and decision making with an emphasis on improving operations, efficiency and reducing expenses
Oversee/manage the cleanliness of the facility
Ensure external operations vendors are adhering to contract commitments
Ensure operational teams are properly utilizing and managing logbooks for work order tickets, OSHA compliance, DCA compliance and other regulatory agency compliance needs
Establish/manage a proactive preventative maintenance program
Works closely with the construction/development teams to ensure project completion in a safe manner
Support events and group sales by assisting with operational needs to execute property wide events
Manage/coordinate responses to emergency situations as required
Gather and analyze management information for presentations
Regular, reliable, and consistent operational presence and support which includes a rotation of weekends and holidays
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Facilities Management, Building Construction and Engineering, Architecture, or related field
8-10 years commercial building operations management experience
Knowledge of building materials and construction techniques
Knowledge of construction documents including blueprints
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical design and operation
Knowledge of automated building management systems
Knowledge of life/safety systems and utility services
Experience working with local and state agencies related to property operations
Demonstrated skills in commercial property financial management
Negotiations of service and contract agreements with contractors and service providers
Company
Master Search Solutions
Master Search Solutions is a New Jersey based, New Jersey focused, executive search/direct hire recruitment firm that concentrates on identifying, and qualifying, masterful talent in the Garden State! We specialize in "corporate" recruitment with concentration in: * Accounting and Finance * Administration * Client Services * Executive Search/Leadership Roles * Human Resources * Marketing * Technology Furthermore, we offer expertise in: * Construction * Consumer Products * Entertainment * Fashion, Apparel, Beauty, and Luxury * Healthcare * Law * Medical Devices * Professional Services * Pharma * Real Estate For employers, we offer retained, contingency, and flat fee search agreements.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase