Director of Facilities

Partners with leadership team or other stakeholders for office and other real estate development activities. Coordinates the selection of real estate tenant representatives, architects, interior designers, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors, conducts site walks, and ensures all work is completed satisfactorily. Monitors the performance of contracts to ensure compliance with applicable specifications and scope of work.

Coordinates with management for all new office locations working directly with real estate firms.

Performs site visits and recommendations of such offices, reviews, and coordinates all lease terms, execution, and management of lease through renewal or expiration.

Manages all phases of project development for small, large, and or complex construction and facilities improvement projects, including construction, insurance, close out, warranty, etc

Monitors project budgets across multiple office locations to identify potential financial overruns and variances; makes appropriate recommendations to alleviate financial implications.

Develop and maintains workplace standards including facility branding and brings a sense of community and company culture to all locations.

Ability to review, mark-up Lease Agreements, execute and manage the Owner/Tenant responsibilities throughout the term of the lease.

Inform Senior Leadership regarding lease expiration and provide recommendations to renew existing lease location or explore other locations.

Works closely with Facilities staff to maintain seating chart & staffing location for departments / groups including expansion or rearranging, as needed

Manages Space iQ space planning program to optimize capacity and seating organization

Works closely with cross functional staff to coordinate all aspects of an employee move into a new office and coordinates all activities and responsibilities from prior office locations.

Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontract bid packages

Construction Management, or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience

Minimum 5 years of leadership experience responsible facility planning, building maintenance, or construction project management experience with an emphasis on space planning and coordinating

Able to effectively assess and communicate both operational and financial implications such cost, capacity, utilization, and other relevant real estate KPIs to optimize delivery

Field construction management experience (3-5 years, including supervisory skills)

Self-starter leads & directs with minimal input, good communication, delegation and flexibility skills.

Construction management principles, real estate office acquisitions, facility planning, modular furniture, building maintenance and operations, project management principles.

Building operations and mechanical systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, renewable energy, water. Demonstrated knowledge of access controls and security systems a plus.

Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency

Organizational and communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft excel, word, P6, Microsoft Project

Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting

Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating).

Negotiate cost-effective subcontract and material purchases

Set up and implement job procedures and techniques to assure timely buyout, shop drawing approval and material delivery

Ability to develop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Architect, General Contractor, Subcontractors and Vendors.

Proven experience working with General Contractors and Vendors to maintain a safe work environment per SOLV Energy safety requirements.

Must possess knowledge in water and waste management, energy-saving methodologies, and a vision to promote environmentally sustainable projects that reduce company’s carbon footprint.

Can read plans, specifications

Creates and understands scheduling from precon through construction process.

Certifications & licenses – active CFM preferred, but not required.

Travel 25%