What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Project/Facilities Manager position at Norfolk Iron & Metal?
Corporate Project/Facilities Manager | MUST be able to commute to and from Norfolk, NE DAILY
Essential Functions & Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with the specification, ordering, installation, and commissioning of new facility assets
- Work with District leadership to identify and quote facility improvement (CapEx) projects and initiatives
- Ensure CapEx projects are properly scoped, cost-effective, and align with company standards and long-term operations
- Assist districts with establishing and maintaining an effective preventative maintenance program
- Coordinate OEM-recommended maintenance schedules and reviews
- Assist District leadership and maintenance teams in maintaining accurate inventory of critical spare parts to minimize downtime, including ordering of parts as necessary
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate items when appropriate
- Proficient in MS Office Suite and related software
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience managing commercial or industrial projects, including capital expenditures, vendor coordination, and cross-functional execution. Experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments is strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multiple projects simultaneously.
Physical Demands:
- Occasional lifting of materials up to 25–50 pounds (plans, samples, small equipment)
- Ability to move between office settings, job sites, and industrial environments regularly
- Visual ability to read plans, drawings, and computer screens
- Ability to traverse active job sites, which may include uneven surfaces, stairs, and ladders
Work Environment:
- Combination of office environment and field/project site exposure
- Regular interaction in:
- Manufacturing or industrial settings
- Active construction or maintenance sites
- Exposure to: Noise, dust, temperature variations, and moving mechanical equipment when on-site
- May require travel between facilities or project sites (local or regional)
- Occasional extended hours or schedule flexibility to support project timelines, shutdowns, or critical installation