Facilities Operations Manager

Job Description

Facilities Operations Manager - Paris, France.

Due to our continued growth and success, our Irish territory is rapidly expanding, along with other very exciting cities across EMEA. With that in mind we are looking for a ‘Facilities Manager’ to be based in Dublin, Ireland who possesses exceptional 'Customer Service' skills and ‘Facilities Management’ experience.

This role will be responsible for the ownership and management of the division’s operational standards and KPIs. To succeed in this role you will need to have a proactive approach to Operational Standards, Safety, Communication and Cost Management. The ideal candidate will bring experience in supporting the operations, safety and project management of new building openings in a similar environment.

Duties and Responsibilities (Include but not limited to):

• Provide support in all trades to effectively maintain buildings and continually reduce defects
• Increase operational effectiveness & efficiency of buildings and infrastructure
• Directly manage portfolio facilities team
• Be the first point of escalation for large facility maintenance emergencies and Community Director
• Daily oversight of facilities budgets and spending
• Project-manage portfolio large-scale maintenance projects
• Directly oversee portfolio facilities personnel in triple net lease buildings
• Execute on Global strategy set by Head of Assets management and Facilities
• Ensuring Fire & Life Safety
• Negotiate and maintaining facilities service contracts including but not limited to:
  • MEP
  • Elevator
  • Pest Control
  • Waste Removal
• Develop and oversee all Preventative Maintenance Programs
• Facilitate the purchase of emergency items
• Meet KPI targets within the portfolio set by Global Head of Facilities & Asset management
• Participate in building opening Hand Over and Punch List completion
  

Experience and Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written in French is a must)
• 5+ years experience in overseeing the maintenance function for a minimum of 5 locations in a similar environment
• 2+ years experience managing a team of greater than 5 employees
• Must be able to work independently or on a team
• 5+ years of management experience in the facilities, construction or related industry
• Strong working knowledge of commercial MEP systems, specifically HVAC, plumbing, fire and life safety systems and electrical distribution network.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.