Operations manager

Description Are you a facilities Manager with an excellent eye for detail? Are you creative to find innovative ways to preserve historical buildings? Then this might be the job for you! Our Oakland based client is seeking a facilities manager for their building. If interested apply today and call us immediately at (510)470-7450. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Facilities Administration Maintain effective day-to-day operations of the Oakland office building. Assist safety leaders in designing workplace safety policies and procedures. Communicates workplace safety policies and procedures to employees. Ensures security and emergency preparedness policies and procedures are properly implemented and periodically tested. Assist safety leaders with the scheduling and execution of safety-related employee training and drills including fire, earthquake, and building evacuation drills. Ensures that the facility is clean, safe, secure, and maintained according to company policy and procedures. Solve problems (proactively and reactively) impacting the building operations and/or the occupants. Oversees building and grounds maintenance. Conducts, and documents, and reports on regular and ad hoc facilities inspections. Conduct the RFP process, including vendor site visits, and collect suitable vendor proposals for upcoming projects. Negotiate cost and job scope. Develop, maintain, and manage routine preventative and ad hoc maintenance schedules for all systems including infrastructure for the Oakland building. Recommend maintenance, mechanical, electrical, facility, safety, and security design modifications. Handle general accounting tasks, such as accounts payable, petty cash, and budgeting for the facility. Forecast, allocate, and supervise the financial and physical resources for the proper management of the facility. Work onsite at the Oakland building during scheduled business days and, if required, supervising vendor work outside of normal business hours on weekends. Manage the process for tracking the issuance and use of employee FOB keys. Ensure safekeeping of company assets. Maintain good relations with security provider including guards; confirm schedule coverage and monitor their performance. Monitor video surveillance system (in addition to security guard monitoring efforts), and report unsafe conditions and events. Assist safety leaders to monitor and maintain security system performance and efficiency Assist to set up, maintain, and update security policies for employees and security guard personnel. Maintain, engage, and expand business relationships with our neighbors including Oakland PD, Jack London Improvement District, businesses, residents, visitors, and others to enhance the safety and security of our employees and visitors to the Oakland building. Evaluate annually the systems used in operations and help evaluate and select products used to maintain effective operations managing the building. Requirements Bachelor’s or higher degree in facility management, business administration, information management, engineering, or a related field preferred. Certificates/Licenses/Clearances detail oriented certification in Project Management is a plus. Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities A minimum of 5 - 10 years of proven experience as a facilities manager or an equivalent position Able to quickly diagnose and demonstrate resourcefulness and problem-solving skills to effectively resolve problems. Figure out what is wrong and how best it can be fixed. Demonstrated patience to communicate with a variety of interdisciplinary teams, employees, and others. Knowledge of building and security systems (e.g., intrusion detection systems). Strong time management, prioritization, and multitasking abilities Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. 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