Director of Facilities Management in Birmingham, Alabama at CraneWorks, Inc

Position Summary

The Director of Facilities Management will be responsible for managing the maintenance and improvement of all owned properties leased by CraneWorks/RentalWorks. This position will interact with multiple members of management to manage development/improvement projects and to determine and schedule significant repairs. From time to time, this position will also work with management and sales to meet the indoor and outdoor storage needs of our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Fostering a professional working environment with management across all Company properties
• Maintain and regularly report on a list of development/improvement projects and significant repairs for all properties and their status with estimated completion date.
• Coordinate new office / operational site developments & improvements, including:
• Work with management to facilitate site selection (working with commercial real estate brokers and landlords).
• Oversee office construction, renovations, and facility setup.
• Work with Design engineers and construction managers to ensure all permits, licenses, and regulatory requirements are met.
• Work with Construction managers to ensure construction budgets are met
• Direct subcontractors as needed
• Work with IT to coordinate the installation of technology, security systems, etc.
• Work with branch management to source and install furniture and equipment
• Travel frequently to oversee site development/improvement.
• Work closely with management to prioritize projects; be able to adjust priorities to meet the needs of the business and property owners
• Work with branch managers to ensure they have the resources needed to handle all recurring/scheduled maintenance and security needs
• Responsible for all invoices associated with work performed
• Manage and interact with staff, vendors, or sub-contractors
• Ensure all work performed is tracked by project / branch
• Overseeing refurbishments and renovations

Qualifications & Skills:

• Project management skills
• Good organizational skills
• Multitasking ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Good time management
• Working knowledge of dealing with planning, zoning, permit departments
• Development/Improvement Budgets
• Vendor and contractor management
• Contract management

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, building science, or related field preferred
• Facilities or Property management experience: 3-5 years
• Working knowledge of lease terminology preferred

License & Certification:

• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office environment, equipment shop environment, or property site. Noise, fumes, and chemicals associated with a shop environment is expected. The ability to drive at night is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to climb on ladders, scaffolding, and use other lifting devices
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions
• Regular and predictable attendance is required

Travel Requirements:

Regular visits to the Company’s branches and new locations with overnight travel is expected