Facilities Division Manager

Facilities Division Manager

Pay Range : $101,088 to $128,971

The City of Olathe is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization committed to providing exceptional facilities and services for our residents and employees.

We are currently seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the strategic operations of our Facilities Division. If you possess a strong background in facility planning, construction, and operations, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

As Facilities Division Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the City of Olathe's maintenance, operation, repair, construction, and cleaning of city facilities.

Your primary focus will be on the efficient and effective management of the city's properties and the leadership, development, and coaching of the City's facilities team. This role requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in facility management, project oversight, and successful team management.

The City of Olathe is a great place to work. We're "Setting the Standard for Excellence in Public Service." If you're interested in a career where you can make an impact on the community, apply today.

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If selected for this position, you must successfully pass an extensive criminal background check.

The Facilities Division Manager is responsible for planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the functions and operations of the three sub-sections of Facilities which include : operations, maintenance, and cleaning of City owned facilities; project management of building related capital improvements and major renovations, and long-term asset management and planning of city facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads and directs the maintenance, repair, construction, and rehabilitation of all city buildings, city public housing facilities, city parking lots, etc. throughout the City of Olathe.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the operations and staff of the Facilities Division including supervision of staff, establishing and monitoring work initiatives, and ensuring all work is completed in a quality, timely and satisfactory manner.
• Builds effective and collaborative relationships with coworkers and communicates and coordinates regularly with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities and to build and maintain a positive work environment.
• Evaluates approved budgets and recommends which projects should be designed in-house and which projects should be commissioned to private firms.
• Directs and participates in the development of cost-effective long-term facility maintenance and replacement schedules considering a wide variety of operational, environmental, and aesthetic considerations in serving the needs of the organization and the community.
• Directs asset management functions regarding facilities, including asset inventory and tracking, long-term facilities planning, and administration of the building equipment replacement program.

Qualifications

Experience : Five or more years of experience in facility planning, construction, operations, and / or management is required, preferably within governmental or educational institutions. Requires at least five years management responsibility.

Education : A Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, is required from an accredited college or university with major course work in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering or related field. Master's degree preferred.

Licenses and Certifications : A driver's license and favorable driving record are required. A State of Kansas Professional Architectural or Professional Engineering license is preferred. FMA's Certified Facility Manager (CFM) Certification is required within 18 months of hire.