Director of Facilities

Company: American AgCredit
Location: Santa Rosa
Posted on: June 24, 2020

Job Description:

The Director of Facilities provides leadership and direction for the Association's facilities and overall capital asset management program in accordance within the strategic direction of the organization. Through strong collaboration with business leadership, the Facilities Director identifies and addresses business space requirements and utilization models, while driving planned and achoc maintenance activities through operational support services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Serve as a member of the Facilities Steering committee to ensure alignment with business vision and strategy.
Responsible for overall capital asset management including purchasing, sale, new site development, construction, leasing, maintenance, operation and renovation of association facilities, related contents and fleet operations.
Identifies and meets business needs through strong collaboration with business leadership, project teams, consultants, vendors, tenants, and direct/indirect facilities resources within the organization.
Develop and/or participate in developing and maintaining policies and procedures in areas of responsibility.
Manages and directs Facilities staff and resources.
Maintains relationships with indirect facilities resources that act as local coordinator for facility activities in local offices.
Ensures regulatory compliance and safety and security, within facilities utilized by the organization.
Oversees contracts related to facilities including building leases and contracts with vendors.
Creates and oversees a plan for space utilization using data to plan for current and future office space needs.
Responsible for creating and maintaining the Facilities operational support model to efficiently and effectively meet the needs of the business.
Performs other functions assigned.
TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

BA/BS degree with emphasis on facilities management or equivalent work experience in facilities management.
7-10 years facilities management experience handling properties, in multiple states both leased and owned.
Certification in facilities management preferred, with knowledge, tools and skills along with with a thorough understanding of the critical business-decision-making process of facility management.
Training and experience in project management.
Knowledge of building systems and controls.
Experience with utility billing and energy management.
Strategic sourcing, contract and vendor management experience.
Experience implementing real estate soulutions that adapt to business strategy at optimum cost.
Experience planning, managing and performing direct activities related to the development, acquisition, disposition and leasing of properties.
Thorough understanding of legal and financial aspects of a real estate transaction.
Ability to read blueprints, drawings and specifications.
General knowledge of contractual terms and conditions for building or maintenance contracts.
Demonstrated strength in organizational management and human resource management.
High level of objectivity, tact, and diplomacy to establish and maintain effective on-going relationships with vendors and Association personnel.
Demonstrates ability to make sound decisions within delegated authorities and time restraints.
Exceptional verbal, written analytical, persuasive, and interpersonal skills.
Hands on experience using a PC, including word processing and electronic spreadsheet software, management and design software.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for applicants.
Must have the ability to perform basic office tasks and work in a typical office setting. Employee will be sitting for extended periods of time and accomplishing work at a desk and work at a computer for an extended period of time. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills to adequately convey ideas and work well with a team. Ability to talk and hear, sit and use their hands and fingers, and reach in all directions is essential in performance of the job. Some lifting and moving of items up to 25 pounds required. Work during established business hours and may require occasional weekend and/or evening work. Travel up to 10%.

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