Facility Manager III

Who We Are

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6500 globally we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients businesses. Globally we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30000 locations in North America Europe Middle East Australia and Asia. Further information is available at

SUMMARY

The Facility Manager III ensures that client facilities are operated and maintained cost-effectively safely efficiently as per the operating parameters of the Statement of Work and management contract. This job is accountable for the management financial and operational performance of a facility or group of facilities within a region. The Facility Manager III is the primary BGIS representative for day-to-day contact with the Client and the Tenants for performance of the contract. The FM III will manage a portfolio of properties across Canada for a specific client user base.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Exemplify Customer Service and Create Memorable Customer Experiences

• Is the single point of contact for a portfolio of properties and all facility related requests.
• Manages customer relationships and provides proactive communications.
• Builds strong relationships with end users and is a trusted partner with the assigned line of business/client.
• Creates presentations for client consumption showcasing trends & providing valued insights and recommendations that support the operations of a first-class facility.
• Responds to incidents and ensure timely resolution of facility requests with insightful & proactive communication with stakeholders.
• Coordinates with third parties internal stakeholder and client stakeholders to ensure that solutions are holistic timely cost effective and relevant to end user needs.
• Provides a white glove service level and experience for a portfolio of properties with a high touch need.
• Effectively manages escalations with a sense of urgency congruent with client expectations.

Financial Control

• Responsible for the development of budgets (O&M Transaction rents etc. and capital project expenditures) and be able to defend the logic to superiors and clients.
• Using financial reports perform monthly budget analyse and re-forecast allocations as necessary.
• Meet annual targets as per contractual performance indicator.

Facilities Management

• Manages facilities with square footage generally betweensquare feet.
• Manage all aspects of facility requests including oversight and monitoring of all work orders escalations preventative maintenance activities incidents and small projects.
• Properties generally have single tenants with simple building operations component e.g. HVAC system life safety system etc.
• Liaison with Client and Tenant on day-to-day facility management activities.
• Develop and maintain complex preventative and corrective maintenance schedules; perform all maintenance to ensure asset integrity and value of all building systems and architectural components.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and legislated policies procedures practices and guidelines related to environmental building code and health and safety issues by applying cursory knowledge of legislation related to these areas.
• Sub-contracts for services and goods:
  • Prepare tender documents for RFP tender and analyse bids
  • Negotiate best possible terms and prepare contract documents.
  • Approve service contracts up to authority level.
  • Monitor sub-contractor performance.
• Prepare strategic analysis of properties considering financial indicators market analysis and long-term project plans.
• Monitor service level request from clients and ensure that they are within the scope of the contract; prepare service level change orders as required.
• Annual Building Inspection (ABI):
  • Perform annual inspection of all sites and evaluate the condition of all building components.
  • Derive a project plan for future maintenance activities and input into Capital Planning.
• Tenant Service work:
  • Evaluate tenant requests and demonstrate expertise by recommending cost saving or otherwise more beneficial alternatives.
  • Performance Evaluators.
  • Monitor results of various contract service performance indicators and develop action plan for deviations.
• Meet all service level performance indicators.
• Perform simple cost benefit analysis

People Management

• Supervise Team Member(s) including directing activities establishing goals and objectives performance evaluation and communicating vision for operations and maintenance; supervise facility managers.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Five to ten years experience in a property/facility management environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Self-starter willing to learn able to work independently.
• Excellent business management/development skills.
• Excellent at planning and organising.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of building standards and requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Superior communication and facilitation skills required to advise and influence client.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong customer focus.
• Strong technical knowledge.
• Ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to work in a high touch environment with high client expectations.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Certified Facility Manager through International Facility Management Association (IFMA).
• Certified Property Manager through Institute of Real Estate Management.
• Facility Management Administrator Designation through Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI).
• Real Property Administrator through Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI).

This is a regular full-time position with a salary range of $84493 to $105616 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidates competencies including but not limited to experience education and performance related to this role.

AtBGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact us at askHR. Upon request for accommodation we will consult with the applicant in question and provide or arrange for the provision of a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicants accessibility needs due to disability.