WPO & Facilities Manager.

The National Workplace Operations and Facilities team oversees the office spaces that inspire and support our productivity. The National Workplace Operations and Facilities team helps create and maintain inspiring spaces and innovative services that bring Compass International Holdings’ culture and values to life. We build and maintain all aspects of what keeps our Compass International Holdings workspaces operating seamlessly across multiple cities and regions globally. Operationally, the team is focused on improving customer experience, reducing cost to serve customers, and improving service levels in our offices. 

Job Overview:

As the Workplace Operations & Facilities Manager, you will lead your region's efforts to ensure Compass International Holdings’ offices are a great place to come to work and all of our customers have the hands-on support they need. You’re a strategic, proactive, and detail-oriented leader who can get buy-in from different departments and execute plans effectively. The Workplace Operations/Facilities Manager will oversee facilities services, amenities, maintenance, repair, and asset management across a portfolio of buildings within a territory. The Workplace Operations/Facilities Manager will be responsible for managing the field relationship with third-party providers responsible for facilities-related work, including related projects, and will maintain base building property manager relationships, acting as the representative on the lease for each building in the portfolio. 

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact for both regional teams and vendors within a portfolio. (30%)
• Develop a robust network of vendors of all trades who can service Compass International Holdings facilities when needed; manage vendor service contracts and monitor the provider's performance. (15%)
•  Oversee and manage post lease and construction aspects of getting new expansion offices set up and ready for open before the first day of business, including all lease, equipment and service contracts. (10%)
•  Act as a point of escalation for large facility maintenance emergencies. (15%)
•  Assist in the development and maintenance of the Workplace/Facilities budget. (5%)
•  Oversee all property insurance claims and insurance claim related work. (5%)
• Manage approved project/CapEx budget as it relates to workplace operations and ensure vendor payment. (5%)
• Provide positive and prompt response to requests from the client and building tenants/occupants. Ensure that every office in your portfolio is poised to provide our customers with the best possible in-office experience. (5%)
•  Improve all processes, documentation, and system tools pertaining to building safety and security, partnering closely with third-party security providers and internal security personnel at other locations. (5%)
•  Enforce protocols pertaining to health and safety plans, building and employee handbook regulations, and office practices for all individuals onsite. (5%)

Job Skills & Requirements:

• 3 - 5 years experience in facilities or Workplace Operations management
• Minimum of 3 years experience managing supplier and vendors with contract management
• Minimum of 3 years of project management
• Familiarity in lease operations language and execution
• Working knowledge of commercial MEP systems, specifically HVAC, plumbing, fire and life safety systems, and electrical distribution networks
• Excellent communication, organization and writing skills
• Must be able to work independently or on a team
• Proficiency in ZenDesk
• Must be able to perform low level of physical tasks, such as, conducting job site walkthroughs and office audit walks and moving and lifting supplies (up to 25 lb). 
• Must be willing to travel 25%-30% of the time