What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Facilities position at Wesco?
As a Manager - Facilities, you will be responsible for overseeing facility improvement projects and developing facility preventative maintenance programs. You will also manage various outsourced providers and provide central contact for all facility needs.
This is a hybrid position based in Pittsburgh, PA. Candidates in other U.S. locations may also be considered based on proximity to a major US airport and ability to work a hybrid schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Reviews and recommends capital spending requests for exterior signage, building repairs, equipment, carpeting and furniture, office moves and consolidations.
- Coordinates maintenance requirements, building repairs and upgrades on leased sites with landlords in accordance with established leases.
- Reviews office layouts for new sites and relocations.
- Makes sure branches have explored LEAN options and promotes LEAN in all aspects of facility projects.
- Works with equipment manufacturers to utilize buying power for cost efficient purchase.
- Assesses long-term needs for facilities and equipment to protect assets and mission.
- Manages and executes assigned projects.
- Acts as a resource for WESCO management or facilities topics.
- Represents company to various customers, suppliers, and constituents.
- Works with sites on environmental issues, including mold remediation and audits.
- Ensures upkeep of company owned facilities and assets.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors’ Degree preferred
- High School Degree or Equivalent required
- High level of technical competence in facility design and construction practices, specifically HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety
- Warehouse layout and design practices as related to LEAN principles and operational best practices
- High level of self-starting and self-motivation
- Strong contract negotiation skills with suppliers and contractors
- Strong communication, interpersonal and motivational skills
- Strong computer skills
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Exprience with senior facilities or facilities construction projects including preventative management and repair management - 3 years required
Travel Requirements:
- 0–25% travel
- During travel assignments, the position requires extensive walking to access and assess the interior and exterior of facilities.
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