Facilities Manager

Job Title

Facilities Manager

Job Description Summary

You will be working in a broader team encompassing in-house Trades, Procurement and a dedicated Health and Safety resource to support this contract.

Job Description

He aha te mea nui o te ao. He tangata, he tangata, he tangata

What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

With a reputation for excellence in providing service and support to our customers, Cushman & Wakefield is a market leader in Facility Management and Facilities Service delivery. We have a genuine commitment to continually strengthen client relationships and raise the bar in terms of customer service and delivery outcomes.

We are currently seeking a Facilities Manager to join our Wellington based Facilities Management team.

In this role you will be working on the Kiwibank Contract and will be based at the client’s central offices in the CBD. You will be working as part of a broader team encompassing in-house Trades, Procurement and a dedicated Health and Safety resource to support this nationwide contract. You will be allocated a portfolio to manage but will work as part of a team to share ideas and provide coverage. This is a long term contract with a progressive client, working for a market leader in outsourced FM that is in growth mode.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Ensure all services are delivered in accordance with the MSA.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with our client and suppliers including liaising with both our Internal Trade Services Divisions and Sub-contractors.
• Working as part of a Facilities Management team to effectively and efficiently manage reactive / planned property maintenance.
• High level work order management & follow-up – with sub-contractors and internal trades teams across the contract.
• Effective financial analysis and financial management – review and approval of internal trades and sub-contractor invoices.
• Providing technical advice and solutions to the client – Discretionary works scoping / managing technical experience area including site visits and scoping of minor projects.
• Sub-contractor coordination – Performance Management, quality audits, regular meetings and high engagement including budget management.
• Actively manage KPI’s including attendance and completion times.
• Contribute towards maintenance of the Property and Asset databases.
• Management of the quotes database.
• Supporting the Contract Manager in delivery of identified opportunities.
• National travel may be required during ad-hoc periods.
  

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE:

Our ideal person will have a minimum of three years’ experience in a Facilities Coordinator/Management role. Industry experience in Outsourced Facilities Management beneficial.

• Good understanding of corporate/retail facilities maintenance is essential.
• Strong customer centric approach.
• Remote Management – National delivery.
• Technical experience or expertise.
• Experience refining and evaluating contractors.
• Minor Project Delivery experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good base knowledge of H&S standards.
• Sound Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and JDE (preferred).
• Systematic and analytic approach.
  

Cushman & Wakefield’s remuneration package includes:

• Flexible Working Arrangement.
• Career pathway available.
• Free Life Insurance.
• Free Income replacement insurance.
• Discounted Medical cover with Southern Cross.
• Access to Marram Trust holiday / medical program.
  

Candidates must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.