FACILITY MANAGER
atkins pearceBrooklyn, NY
FACILITY MANAGER
L7
atkins pearceBrooklyn, NYyesterday
Occupations
Facilities ManagersGeneral and Operations ManagersFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersIndustries
Facilities Support ServicesNonresidential Property ManagersCommercial and Institutional Building ConstructionJob Description:
JOB EMPHASIS AND PURPOSEThe Facilities Manager ensures A&P's physical environment, building systems, and external facility support resources are safe, reliable, organized, and cost-effective. This role provides the structure that allows Facilities work to happen efficiently — the right priorities, the right vendors, the right timing, and clear accountability. The Facilities Manager reduces operational risk, unplanned disruptions, and surprises by bringing discipline to facility condition, infrastructure, contractor management, and planning. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilities Management
Own the condition, safety, and functionality of A&P facilities
Lead the Facilities team and set clear expectations for daily, weekly, and project work
Ensure facilities work supports production, safety, and quality requirements
Identify and prioritize facility-related risks and improvement opportunities
Maintain overall awareness of building condition and developing facility needs Utilities & Infrastructure
Oversee facility utilities and infrastructure, including electrical service, natural gas, water, sewer, compressed air, heating, ventilation, cooling, and related building systems
Monitor utility usage, costs, and unusual changes that may indicate system or operating issues
Coordinate facility infrastructure shutdowns with Production and Maintenance
Identify infrastructure capacity concerns and support planning for future business needs
Ensure critical facility systems are maintained in a reliable and serviceable condition Third-Party Contractor Management
Select, coordinate, and manage third-party contractors and facility service providers
Ensure contractors:
- Understand scope, expectations, and safety requirements
- Perform work on time, on budget, and to standard
Hold contractors accountable for quality, cost, and responsiveness
Maintain effective relationships with key facility vendors and service providers
Reduce reliance on outside contractors where internal capability makes sense Facility Repairs & Improvement Projects
Prioritize and coordinate building repairs, facility improvements, and infrastructure upgrades
Develop clear scopes of work for significant facility repairs and improvement projects
Obtain and compare quotations for facility-related projects and services
Coordinate contractor access, installation activities, and project execution around operational requirements
Support facility requirements for equipment installations, including utilities, electrical, mechanical, rigging access, and building modifications
Track facility project status, spending, risks, and completion Facilities Team Leadership
Establish daily and weekly priorities for Facilities personnel
Assign work and monitor completion against expectations
Coach employees on safety, quality, workmanship, and accountability
Develop skills and greater ownership within the Facilities team
Balance reactive work against preventive, recurring, and improvement work Safety & Compliance Support
Support the Safety function with facility-related compliance requirements
Correct unsafe building or facility-system conditions in a timely manner
Participate in investigations when facilities, utilities, or building systems are involved
Coordinate contractors required to complete facility-related corrective actions
Ensure facility systems and required documentation remain inspection-ready
Track recurring regulatory inspections, service requirements, and facility-related renewals
Escalate significant facility and infrastructure risks Budget & Cost Control
Develop and manage facility-related budgets
Track and influence facility, utility, contractor, and service spending
Review facility-related invoices and investigate discrepancies
Ensure facility spending decisions balance cost, reliability, risk, and business need
Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and improve vendor performance
Provide facility information needed for budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning Planning, Scheduling & Coordination
Maintain recurring schedules for facility inspections, preventive activities, service contracts, and seasonal requirements
Coordinate facility work around production and business requirements
Ensure significant facility work has a clear scope, owner, schedule, and required resources before work begins
Maintain an active list of facility projects, priorities, risks, and follow-up actions
Partner with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Safety when facility conditions or infrastructure affect their work Metrics & Accountability
Establish and track key metrics, including:
- Facilities work completion and backlog
- Facility project status and spending
- Contractor performance (cost, quality, responsiveness)
- Utility usage and cost trends
- Recurring inspection and service completion
Use metrics to:
- Identify problems early
- Improve planning and execution
- Reduce reactive work
- Improve facility reliability and accountabilityQUALIFICATIONSEducation / Experience
High School diploma or GED.
Associate or bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, business, or a related field preferred.
5+ years of experience in facilities management, plant engineering, or a related field, including experience managing budgets and third-party contractors.
Experience overseeing building systems and utilities (electrical, HVAC, compressed air, water/sewer) preferred. Skills / Specialized Knowledge / Abilities Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, etc.
Ability to prioritize a wide range of facility needs, make quick decisions, and respond to urgent issues.
Strong vendor and contractor management skills, with a professional & confident demeanor.
Ability to relate & work with all levels of management, contractors, and vendors.
Ability to enforce, relay, and follow company standards.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Ability to remain calm and in control during a crisis.
Strong organizational and project management skills; advanced attention to detail.
Working knowledge of building systems, mechanical & pneumatic systems, and building structures.
Teamwork, face-to-face communication, dependable.
WORKING CONDITIONSWorking Hours / Environment
Standard business hours with flexibility to respond to facility emergencies as needed.
Work is performed both in a plant/facility environment and an office setting; includes time on rooftops, mechanical rooms, and around activeconstruction/contractorwork. Travel
Minimal Physical and Mental Demands
Ability to stand & work on concrete for extended periods of time.
Ability to sit at a desk/workstation for long periods of time.
Ability to work at a computer terminal for long periods of time.
Ability to squat, bend at waste, kneel, etc.
Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in repairing machines.
Ability to lift & carry up to 50 pounds on occasion, using proper lifting techniques & processes.
Ability to compare, problem solve, analyze, instruct, interpret, etc.
Ability to speak & hear employees in problematic situations (loud environments).
May require the ability to work at heights exceeding 50 feet.
FLSA STATUS:
EXEMPTINCUMBENT:SUPERVISOR: Director of Technical OperationsSUPERVISES: All Facilities employeesNOTE:This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. This job description should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. Furthermore, the employer reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Atkins & Pearce is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We encourage all people to apply regardless of age, gender, gender expression or criminal conviction history.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atkins & Pearce makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. PI9e68d6613d8a-25405-41718434
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Level
ManagerL7
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Occupation
Facilities Managers
Industry
Facilities Support Services
Posted
yesterday
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