Facility Manager

Position Overview (Summary/Objective):

This position is in our Ypsilanti, Michigan facility and will manage the day-to-day operations of facility portfolio ensuring operations, maintenance, and vendor management are performed in a way that follows industry standards, improves productivity, maximizes the serviceable life of infrastructure assets, and maintains the highest achievable reliability, comfort and safety to building occupants.

The role will also manage upgrades and repair to critical infrastructure (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life/safety systems) to support increased capacity and changes required within the Data Center. The position will also have responsibility for managing a team of in-house technicians.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee facility operations and management for the ARKA Ypsilanti facility consisting of 250,000 square feet.
• Lead a team of in-house and third-party technicians responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance as well as ongoing facility services.
• Partner with cross-departmental management to coordinate facility initiatives in line with the overall business strategy.
• Assist in the development of strategic facilities direction, services and actions guided by corporate initiatives, industry standards and best practices.
• Identify needs and manage all aspects of facility services – construction and project management, security, equipment repair, preventative maintenance programs, and space planning and utilization.
• Provide leadership, technical direction, and guidance to facility and security staff to ensure cost-effective, high-quality service delivery, efficient resource utilization, and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee the care of critical Data Center infrastructure and lead a team of technicians to ensure preventive and corrective maintenance is performed with a focus on maintaining uptime and maintaining efficiency.
• Submit budget requests annually to improve/maintain the appearance and functionality of each property.
• Manage operating expense and capital budgets.
• Interface with ARKA’s business continuity and recovery department, risk management and other business recovery plans to ensure that best practices and proper policies and procedures are implemented and followed.
• Evaluate the productivity and value of third-party service providers/vendors.
• Negotiate and manage real estate and facility service contracts.
• Develop and implement quality programs that support continuous improvement in the management and operations of the property.
• Be accountable for financial performance against budget.
• Develop solid partnerships with local authorities, landlords and property managers.
• Establish goals, objectives, priorities, schedules, and work standards while creating and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Advanced degree or professional designation (FMA, RPA, CFM, CPM) or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in facilities management.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Solid project management skills with office and data center projects including a thorough knowledge of project scheduling, workflow, disruption minimization, and budgeting.
• Strong business, organizational and management skills with an emphasis on relationship management.

• Experience in managing infrastructure for 24 / 7 critical data center environment.

• Functional, technical and computer skills.
• Customer-focused and action-oriented.
• Problem solving, analytical reasoning, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Leadership abilities coupled with good interpersonal skills and solid decision-making ability.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and perform multiple tasks simultaneously while affording top priority to business-critical issues.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret Level Security Clearance required.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current/active Top Secret security clearance
• 8+ years of experience in facilities management
• 8+ years of supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• FMP, CFM, or SFP certifications are a plus

Location:

Local or Hybrid based out of Ypsilanti, MI.  Ypsilanti is artistic, genuine, and original. A college town and city located on the Huron River in Washtenaw County. Ypsilanti is all about community and making families new to the area feel right at home. From educational opportunities and local museums for all ages, to accessible healthcare and transportation it’s a wonderful location. It’s well known for its historical museums, parks, and historic districts as well as home to Eastern Michigan University. The University of Michigan and Michigan State University also are great institutions! Ann Arbor is close by and has many things, including a bustling university town, culinary hotspot, and a tech hub with a walkable downtown that includes world-class arts and culture. Located in southeast Michigan's Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor lies at the center of a greater collection of communities in Washtenaw County. With so many thriving communities nearby, Ann Arbor has become a cultural melting pot and urban oasis.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Continuing education benefit up to $25k/year for approved programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

There may be some jobs that have aspects of all work environments. While their sole function is not on the manufacturing floor, their job does often require them to be on the floor such as program managers and expediters. Their EHS/environmental requirements may include aspects of many jobs, please review the requirements blurbs, and alter as needed for this position.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.