Position Title: Vice President, Facilities Location: Brooklyn, NY
Reports To: SVP, Risk Management
General Purpose:
Develops and administers all Facilities related policies and procedures and act as strategic partner to senior management on Facilities related issues. Directs all facilities functions within the organization.
Essential Functions:
- Assure that all Goodwill facilities are safe and compliant with any and all applicable codes and regulations
- Maintain current and accurate records of critical functions for all facilities
- Advise senior leadership on interpretation and application of Facilities policies and practices
- Develop collaborative relationships with division management so that Facilities dept input to daily problem solving is viewed as a high value added function
- Maintains knowledge of current external developments so as to provide appropriate guidance to the organization
- Research, design, and implement new and revised Facilities policies and practices that support agency goals and objectives
- Directs Facilities Management staff in a manner that provides continual personal development and growth and stresses internal customer service values with employees and other dept managers
- Design and implementation of facilities management systems
- Manage work flow in department to gain maximum efficiency in all administrative processes and implement appropriate technology solutions
- Design, and direct the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) related to Health & Safety, Maintenance & Repair functions of facilities
- Responsible for effective communication of Facilities policies and practices.
Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:
- Comprehensive understanding of Facilities operations including electrical, mechanical and life safety systems
- Comprehensive understanding of Health & Safety issues related to facilities
- Comprehensive knowledge and practical understanding of applicable rules and regulations related to facilities operation and occupancy
- Comprehensive understanding of real estate marketplace including ability to negotiate lease terms and conditions
- Excellent communication and written skills
- Ability to negotiate business agreements
- Ability to design facilities to required needs and specifications and supervise all aspects of construction
- Minimum 5 years experience in Facilities Management position of medium to large corporate facilities including diverse combination of facility types including: office, rehabilitation, classroom/training, retail, light manufacturing, warehousing/shipping & receiving
- Ability to work independently, prioritizing workflow to meet critical deadlines
- Thorough understanding of financial management functions
- Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and interests
- Ability to network within the industry
- Excellent communication and research skills, diplomatic, analytical, and of the highest integrity and possessing sound judgment and interpersonal skills
- Advanced computer skills
- Excellent problem solving skills and ability to self motivate and work independently.
- Hands-on experience in all facilities related functions.
- Must demonstrate high integrity and commitment to Goodwill Mission and Values
- Develop and maintain relationships that benefit this agency
Scope of Responsibility & Positions Supervised:
- Must identify critical issues and maintain authority to make decisions and take instantaneous action regarding Health & Safety issues as they relate to protection of lives and property
- Fiscal responsibility for creating and maintaining budgets for two cost centers: Harrison Facility, Astoria Facility
Special Working Conditions:
- Must maintain schedule flexibility and ability to respond to facilities emergencies on a 24-7 basis
- Must have ability to facility needed/required work with minimal impact on the particular facility’s operation