Overview

A facilities manager is sought to provide management and oversight of the physical plant, grounds, and ongoing construction/facilities projects of an estate in Suffolk County. This role reports directly to the principal and the principal’s chief of staff. Private, self-contained accommodation is available to those candidates who are not within a commutable distance to Suffolk County. 

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the grounds of the estate to the level required by the principal
• Supervising and/or assisting vendors with assigned work.
• Regularly check residential property spaces to identify issues with property structure, hardware, plumbing, hvac, mechanical failure or breakdowns.
• Perform repairs on company equipment or appliances.
• Detect and report the need for major maintenance repairs.
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Capable of performing minor repairs of plumbing, electrical and safety systems.
• Conduct performance assessments of company appliances, such as refrigerators, microwaves, stoves, ovens and coffee makers, etc.
• Provide support and guidance on maintaining equipment.
• Manage facilities team
• General daily oversight of construction
• Liaise with design, architectural and contractor teams to ensure proper execution of principal’s vision
• Liaise and source all pertinent vendors to ensure five-star finishes, cutting edge technology and green efficiencies
• Liaise with all engineering teams to ensure proper, efficient builds.
• Provide daily updates to the principal and principal’s chief of staff
• Track progress of all aspects of the project in a project management tool/gantt chart
• Review, approve and process invoices
• Supervising and/or assisting vendors with assigned work
• Relationship management with key vendors associated with the above-mentioned day-to-day facilities and scheduled maintenance services
• Create maintenance manuals/schedule/archive for builds once completed
• Provide quality control in all aspects of the physical plant.

Qualifications

• Engineering/Trade background preferred
• Minimum of five to ten years relevant work experience, with construction experience required

Requirements

• US passport, Green Card or EAC 
• Clean and current driving record 
• Ability to work with hardware tools and power equipment.
• Detail-orientated with an aptitude for problem-solving.
• Self-starter and able to see projects from start to finish.
• Adaptable demeanor, able to adjust with little notice.
• Hyper attention to detail and efficient communication required
• Strong capabilities with technology hardware and various software packages
• Strong written and oral communication
• Ability to read architectural and engineering documents
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent client relationship skills

Salary and Benefits

• 150k-175k full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k)