Facility Operations Manager

Job Title: Facility Operations Manager Job Type: Contract to hire Job Location: Merced CA 95348Hours/Week: 40 Hr/WeekShift: 8 am – 5 pm

Note: The client is offering per-diem if the candidate travels more than 50 miles from the client's location. Job Description:Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of various facilities to ensure the operations, maintenance, and vendor management standards of the contract are met in a cost-effective, safe, and efficient manner. Works in cooperation with customer’s local management and Operations & Maintenance service subcontractors. Is responsible for managing local facility operations in accordance with approved operating guidelines and managing the corresponding budget. Leads O&M facility staff on large individual sites or a group of remote sites. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Ensures that all facilities are operated and maintained in a cost-effective and safe condition in accordance with the approved budget and the customer’s requirements to fulfill O&M contractual obligations.Maintains a proactive relationship with customers and understands the business needs of local customers. Communicates those business needs to management.Reviews and approves expenditures for tools, equipment, supplies, materials, and additional contract requirements. May assist with the preparation of the facility budget.Communicates operating philosophy, objectives, and expectations to O&M staff in a continuing effort to build the team.Manages, directs, and schedules day-to-day and long-range activities for assigned properties and ensures that the O&M staff are properly following processes and procedures.Manages and supervises facility personnel including hiring, promotions, recognition, discipline, and performance management. Plans, directs, and monitors the performance objectives of Operations and Maintenance personnel.May establish process performance metrics; tracking, analyzing, and reporting performance in terms of quality, safety, cost, and customer satisfaction. May take corrective action to bring about required change and ensure contract requirements have been executed at a level above the specified standards.Resolves problems and/or conflicts and maintains open communication with the client including providing regular written and oral reports to ensure satisfaction.Manages subcontractor specifications, problems/issues, performance, and administration.Provides technical expertise and guidance to O&M staff and manages resolution of complex problems.Provides the technical and management direction for all Facility Management services and utilizes all resources (i.e. Branch, Procurement, etc.) to reduce costs and increase satisfaction.Complies with all company policies and procedures and adheres to company standards.Performs other duties as required.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent experience required.Five years of facility management or building operations experience required with three years of supervisory experience in management, budgeting, vendor management, operations and maintenance required.Demonstrate leadership abilities and organizational skillsDemonstrate communication and interpersonal skills.Able to manage and train entry-level personnel.Able to deal with customers and others at all levels.Must be a team player, committed to working in a quality environment.Required to report to the job site daily.