What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Manager position at Kean Miller LLP?
Description
With 235 attorneys and eight office locations in Louisiana and Texas, Kean Miller serves as legal counsel to the people and industries that drive the energy-belt economy. From our offices in downtown Baton Rouge, Bluebonnet-Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Shreveport, Lake Charles, Houston and The Woodlands, Fortune 500 companies, national businesses, and local companies rely on Kean Miller for efficient legal services and practical advice, always provided in a cost-efficient manner. In the courtroom and the boardroom, Kean Miller attorneys create unique solutions, pragmatic strategies, and unparalleled value that allow our clients to perform at the highest level.
We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager who will be based in our headquarters in downtown Baton Rouge. Reporting to the Director of Facilities, the Manager will oversee the Firm’s physical office operations and support long-term planning across all eight locations. This role is integral to maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-functioning environment that upholds the firm’s standards of excellence for attorneys, staff, and clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manages day-to-day building operations, including upkeep, repairs, and coordination with vendors for all offices.
- Serves as liaison with building management regarding maintenance, security, parking, and access.
- Working the Facilities Coordinators, oversees the Firm’s conference centers, including room setup, catering, A/V systems, and vendor support.
- Coordinates new construction, renovation, and relocation projects, ensuring alignment with budgets and timelines.
- Reviews and makes suggestions relative to contracts with external vendors and service providers, including those for cleaning, maintenance, and security.
- Supervises facilities support personnel.
- Assists with developing and managing department budget.
- Works collaboratively with Copy Center managers in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Houston and office administrative personnel in all office locations.
- Supports trial teams in remote locations including coordination of lodging, war rooms, office equipment, catering, trial exhibits, trial supplies, and more.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in real estate, construction, project management, facilities, or operations management within a professional services environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of lease agreements, contracts, and/or vendor management.
- Solid understanding of facility management practices, procedures, and industry trends.
- Experience managing budgets.
- Keen eye for detail and design; ability to blend aesthetics with functionality.
- Strong product and furnishing knowledge.
- High level of organization and planning.
- Impeccable attention to detail.
- Capable of working independently and collaboratively with a team.
- Proven ability to lead teams, delegate tasks, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment.
- Highly professional in appearance and demeanor.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with technical ability to learn new platforms.
Additional Position Requirements:
- Office location – Downtown Baton Rouge.
- In-office position.
- Travel to all Kean Miller offices as needed.
- Flexibility to work evenings or weekends (as needed basis).
What Kean Miller Offers
We offer a people-first culture, meaningful work, competitive salaries, and an extensive benefits package that includes health, life, disability, dental, vision coverage and 401(k).
How to Apply
Please submit a resume to Renee.Carughi@keanmiller.com or apply through our Careers Page on our website. All submissions are held in the strictest confidence.
Kean Miller is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal and local laws prohibiting discrimination based upon, race, color, national origin, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or other status or activity protected by law
About Kean Miller
Kean Miller is one of the largest and best recognized law firms in the Gulf South region and the largest law firm based in Baton Rouge. For 42 years, the Firm has been innovating and growing, revolutionizing the standards for excellence in client service, and earning numerous awards for its market-leading practices and thoughtful and creative legal representation. Mansfield certified for the sixth consecutive year, Kean Miller has been consistently named to the National Law Journal’s NLJ 500 and the Law360 Top 400 lists. The Firm is routinely recognized as a Best Place to Work by business publications in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport, and Houston. The Firm’s collaborative culture, people-first approach, and devotion to quality are foundational to the Firm’s continued success, reflecting its reputation in the market.