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Facilities Manager – Americas
Location: Reston, Virginia (HQ)
Reports To: Director, Global Facilities Operations
Position Overview
The Facilities Manager – Americas is responsible for overseeing facilities operations across office locations within North and South America. Reporting to the Director, Global Facilities Operations, this role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality workplace operations while managing regional Facilities staff and office support teams.
This role partners closely with Security, Risk, HR, Finance, and IT to ensure operational excellence, cost discipline, and consistent workplace standards across the region.
Core Responsibilities
Regional Facilities Operations
- Oversee day-to-day operations of all Americas office locations.
- Ensure preventive maintenance programs are executed effectively.
- Maintain operational readiness and high service standards.
- Manage vendor relationships for janitorial, utilities, maintenance, and other services.
Team Leadership
- Directly manage all office support personnel.
- Establish clear service expectations and performance standards.
- Support hiring, training, and performance management.
- Foster a culture of professionalism and service excellence.
Budget & Financial Oversight
- Manage regional facilities operating budget.
- Monitor cost trends and identify efficiency opportunities.
- Partner with Director on annual budgeting and forecasting.
- Ensure alignment with enterprise cost controls.
Security & Compliance Execution
- Partner with Director of Security, Risk, Safety & Compliance to implement corporate safety and physical security standards.
- Ensure local adherence to emergency preparedness protocols.
- Escalate facility-related risks appropriately.
Capital Projects & Office Support
- Lead office expansions, renovations, and relocations.
- Ensure operational readiness during office transitions.
- Coordinate vendor access and project timelines.
Qualifications
- 7–10 years of facilities management experience.
- Experience managing multi-site operations required.
- Strong vendor management and budget oversight experience.
- Demonstrated people management experience.
- Experience in corporate office environments required.