Senior Facilities Manager

BioMed Realty is looking for an experienced Senior Facilities Manager to be responsible for company assets in Seattle, WA. This position requires a strong focus on customer service and the ability to develop & maintain effective working relationships with regulatory agencies, vendors, contractors, tenants and employees to ensure fast, quality completion of a wide range of projects.

Responsibilities 

• Acting as the Team Lead & point of contact for third-party vendors and contractors on numerous projects at multiple properties throughout Seattle.
• Ensuring the completion of all maintenance work in accordance with established standards.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and building codes to ensure compliance throughout projects and at overall completion.
• Managing, operating, and reporting the financial status and capital expenditure activity of each property and all projects.
• Work in conjunction with the Development Team on tenant improvements, ground up & redevelopment projects from design through construction.
• Manage capital and expense budgets with The Property Management Team.
• Reviewing and approving maintenance, engineering and utility invoices for cost, allocation, account coding, amount & completion and construction work.
• Participating in the acquisition and due diligence process of properties and building systems.
• Help transition properties from development and construction to operating phase.
  

Skills / Experience 

• BA/BS in Engineering
• Facilities management or related field required
• Certification in facilities management is a plus
• 10+ years of progressive facilities management - preferably in Life Science and/or Laboratory Facilities properties including start-up and commissioning of Life Science Laboratory and Manufacturing
• Proven experience with sustainability & energy conservation programs in commercial or institution buildings required - with LEED accreditation is desired
• Experience managing vivarium or animal facility preferred
• Experience through technical education and hands-on-experience in the following disciplines:
  • HVAC design and engineering
  • Electrical design and engineering
  • Plumbing design and engineering
  • Other building support systems (i.e., fire/life safety systems and security)
• Experience with managing 24/7 operations with both union and non-union engineering and maintenance staff is a plus
• Excellent leadership & managerial skills with a desire to train and supervise
• Computer literate including proficiency with Microsoft Suite, AutoCad and maintenance management systems
• Ability to read and understand building plans and specifications
• Knowledge and understanding of financial terms and principles relating to facilities management and real estate.
• Experience forecasting and preparing budgets and reports summarizing financial, operating & capital performance data.
• Organized, task and detail-oriented.