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Cushman & Wakefield National Facilities Manager in Buffalo, New York

Job Title

Facilities Manager

Job Description Summary

The Facilities Manager works with the facility management team to ensure successful service delivery of the client facility needs. Directly supports the facility management team with on-going facility and team related responsibilities.

Job Description

Essential functions and responsibilities
  • Ensure the day-to-day operations of the facilities including cleaning, life safety, snow removal, site services and general maintenance are implemented and carried out according to contract obligations.
  • Experience working with and as part of overseeing multiple staff members and vendor affiliates.
  • Fundamental experience in oversight of commercial site location equipped with critical infrastructure.
  • Manage all contracts to ensure they are reviewed on a regular basis to meet the needs of the client
  • Ensure that all site-specific documentation and reporting are completed accurately and on time
  • Prepare and manage annual budgets
  • Manage PO creation and invoice inquiries
  • Analyse and report monthly financial results, variances, accruals, track expenses and produce forecasts
  • Manage 5-year capital plan
  • Provide adhoc requests for information on a timely manner
  • Respond to tenant inquiries both positively and politely in a timely manner
  • Look for cost savings and report findings
  • Review all work orders to ensure ECD are being met to ensure KPI's are achieved by working closely with the team
  • Adhere to Client policies and procedures
  • Conduct regular reviews with Facility team

Key Competencies

Communication Proficiency (oral and written) Customer Focus Initiative Sense of Urgency Multi-Tasking Detail Oriented Financial Knowledge Time Management Skills Team Orientation People Manager

Important education*High school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required*Bachelor's degree in facilities management, building, business or other related field.Important experience
  • A minimum of 5 years of work experience in a customer facing, ever-changing, faced paced office environment
  • Experience with expansive reporting, filing, scheduling and communications
  • Previous customer service experience in an office environment
  • Strong leadership skills

additional eligibility qualifications

  • Good working knowledge of computer software programs and base building systems
  • Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed
WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for up to 90% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.

aap/eeo statement

C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, C&W takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

other duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.


Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.


The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $101,915.00 - $119,900.00

Note: This job description includes the core responsibilities for C&W. These duties may have slight modifications based on the regional location.




Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.


The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.


The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.


The compensation for the position is: $101,915.00 - $119,900.00

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or emailHRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative? Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly

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