Senior Facility Manager

Colliers International - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Chicago, IL

10,001+ employees

Real Estate

About the position

The Senior Facility Manager/Field Consultant at Colliers is responsible for conducting on-site assessments of restaurant facilities and equipment, managing repair and maintenance projects, and ensuring minimal disruption to operations. This remote role based in Chicago, IL, requires strong communication and project management skills to effectively engage with contractors and corporate staff while developing maintenance plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform site surveys of existing facilities and equipment to capture and report current condition and develop repair and maintenance scopes of work.
• Develop accurate cost estimates, assign, execute, and close-out repair and maintenance and equipment projects identified through site assessments.
• Effectively communicate planned work and schedules with Operators and Corporate Staff.
• Develop outcome-based specifications for repair and maintenance projects.
• Manage repair and maintenance work related to building components, MEP, finishes, equipment, signage, and site components.
• Develop and coordinate scheduled maintenance plans and activities.
• Build and maintain working partnerships with Operators, Contractors, and Corporate Staff.
• Train and coach Operators, Corporate Staff, and Contractors.
• Assist in annual budget development through planned and deferred projects within the region.

Requirements

• Seven or more years professional experience in facilities management, construction management, or design of restaurant, retail or commercial buildings.
• Engineering, Architectural, Building Science, or Business degree required.
• Working knowledge of building components, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Restaurant Equipment and/or Foodservice experience.
• Working knowledge of various codes and ADA requirements.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Able to manage multiple fast-paced projects.
• Strong communication skills.
• Solution-oriented with a sense of urgency to ensure project throughput.
• Computer and technology capable.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits including a full range of health care benefits, paid time off, and 401K.