Facilities Manager jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

The Facilities Manager at BISSELL plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless functioning of West Michigan facilities, overseeing Capital, Maintenance, Safety, and Security projects across North American facilities. The position involves daily management of the BISSELL Facilities Team, mailroom, and outlet store, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to facilities management.

Responsible for implementing safety policies in compliance with local laws and regulations, the Facilities Manager collaborates closely with the maintenance team and external service providers to ensure efficient operations. Additionally, the role involves recommending new building standards, maintaining facilities to BISSELL standards, and managing repairs, improvements, and maintenance across various building systems.

In support of Facilities leadership, the Facilities Manager will:

• Manage staff and budgets for Facilities, Mailroom, and Outlet Store.
• Direct activities ensuring proper repair and maintenance of all BISSELL facilities and grounds in North America.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives related to energy, labor, services, and materials.
• Manage internal and external resources (vendors) for project completion within budget and timelines.
• Lead facilities planning for capital projects, coordinating electrical, HVAC, and plumbing activities.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date building services drawings using CAD and other relevant software.
• Manage Building Management System (BMS) for optimal heating and cooling.
• Communicate and coordinate fire, safety, and security inspections, implementing solutions as needed.
• Be on-call for off-hour plant emergencies, occasionally requiring weekend and night-time work.

• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Must have a customer first mindset.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with internal stakeholders, contractors, and vendors.
• Proficient in budget management, analysis, and interpretation of technical materials.
• Familiarity with building codes, regulations, and requirements.

Required Core Competencies:

• Functional/Technical Expertise
• Global Business Acumen
• Self-Management
• Learning Versatility
• Delivers Results
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Managerial Courage
• Continuous Improvement
• Team Building

Required Experience / Education:

• Associates of Science in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management Degree and 5 years relevant, practical work experience, OR
• 10 years of relevant, practical work experience.

Preferred Experience / Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or relevant experience.  FMP and or PMP certification. 

Specialized Training or Skills Required:

• Understanding and familiarity with building codes, regulations, and other requirements.
• Proficiency in Auto CAD/Revit, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel and Office Suite, FM Systems CAFM, Bluebeam Revu/Adobe.