Job Information
WSP USA Facilities Area Manager in Chicago, Illinois
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Facilities Area Manager . This position will be located out of our Chicago, IL office location.
Your Impact
Oversee, coach and provide support to Facilities Administrative Specialist;
Help design and implement office policies and procedures for proactive and scheduled maintenance of all areas and equipment;
Assist with any facility moves, restructures or restacking;
Oversee and coordinate assigned secondary sites and, in an emergency, other locations within their region;
Assist with all matters relating to the facility, particularly those relating to contractor, maintenance and repairs, service interruptions and signage;
Attend joint health and safety committee meetings to assist in identifying, initiating and coordinating corrective actions required to maintain office HSE. Increased value would also be delivered if the facilities coordinator were to take and maintain necessary training to be able to serve as the JHSC “management representative”;
Manage and distribute ad-hoc requests for assistance from the business and other team members;
Liaison with the building owner to communicate day to day issues that arise, e.g. elevators down, fire drill etc;
Oversee, manage and delegate security access system and office asset such as: workstations, offices, staff lockers, parking of company and employee vehicles;
Assist the regional facilities manager in monitoring and managing costs to meet budget
Responsible for tracking all employee movement within a facility;
Ensure the maintenance of kitchen/lunch room cleaning stock;
Management and maintenance of all company fire extinguishers and first aid kits
Keep floor plans updated for the ON/OFF boarding employees and vacancies.
Required Travel 20-30%
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
3+ years’ experience in similar role
Being available for weekend and overtime work, with access to a vehicle
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Experience with document formatting & production
Experience working with a large organization desirable
Excellent customer service skills
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A demonstrated commitment to providing quality service and work
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
A proactive and enthusiastic team player
A self-starter who can work independently
Adherence to the requirements of WSP systems as set out in the company policies, manuals, procedures and guidelines
Ensure duties are performed in a professional and timely manner
Demonstrate adherence to confidentiality requirements and maintain a high level of ethical behavior.
Key personal attributes: Is organized and proactive. Approachable, dependable. Works well under pressure and juggling multiple priorities. Lives the company vision and values. Presents professional image. Manages self under pressure. Adopts "Best for WSP" approach in day to day activities.
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.