Facilities Manager

About Us

At WeWork, we provide flexible workspace solutions to help businesses of all sizes thrive in more than 37 countries worldwide. The future of work is here, and we’re not just a part of that movement - we’re leading it. United by a desire to build a global community, our purpose is to give members the support to do their best work, and the space to take their ideas to new heights. Join us as we empower tomorrow’s world at work.

Position Goals & Objectives

Provide support in all trades to effectively maintain buildings and continually reduce defects

Increase operational effectiveness & efficiency of buildings and infrastructure

Illustrate the WeWork core values and strive to achieve our mission

Assist in building the portfolio facilities team as needed

Directly manage portfolio facilities team

Maintain Portfolio’s 90% SLA

Minimize overtime hours paid in portfolio

Duties & Responsibilities:

Schedule facilities staff to achieve the most optimal labor time/cost ratio

Be the first point of escalation for large facility maintenance emergencies and Community Director

Work with service contractors & Facilities Leads to schedule as needed

Prioritize daily facility issues and effectively delegate responsibilities

Daily oversight of facilities budgets and spending

Oversee maintenance-related procurement requests

Project-manage portfolio large-scale maintenance projects

Directly oversee portfolio facilities personnel in triple net lease buildings

Execute on Global strategy set by Head of Assets management and Facilities

Ensuring Fire & Life Safety Code compliance

Negotiate and maintaining facilities service contracts including but not limited to:

MEP

Elevator

Pest Control

Waste Removal

Develop and oversee all Preventative Maintenance Programs

Act as the liaison between the Community Management team and the building’s Property Management team for any escalated issues

Manage time sheets

Solve escalated (level 2) maintenance requests submitted via ticketing system

Weekly review of the Zendesk data reports to:

Drive SLAs to 90%

Manage assignees/staff performance

Planning resolutions for aging tickets

Identify and act on Facilities’ categories with recurring SLAs below 75%

Facilitate the purchase of emergency items

Meet KPI targets within the portfolio set by Global Head of Facilities & Asset management

Participate in building opening Hand Over and Punch List completion

Experience and Requirements:

5 plus years experience in overseeing the maintenance function for a minimum of 5 locations

Experience managing a team of greater than 5 employees

Must be able to work independently or on a team

2-year technical degree or 4-year college degree preferred

5 plus years of management experience in the facilities, construction or related industry

Strong working knowledge of commercial MEP systems, specifically HVAC, plumbing, fire and life safety systems and electrical distribution networks

Excellent communication, organization and written skills

One or more of the following certifications preferred: BOC; SMA; FMA

Life at WeWork

Being a WeWorker is more than just a job. We believe the magic of work is sparked by the passion you bring, the places you go, the people you meet and the purpose you follow. And it starts here. Here you will brush shoulders with those who dare to dream and do. Here you will be welcomed by a community that embraces and inspires you - because together we can achieve more. Here we challenge ideas, and explore new ways of getting things done. Whether you are part of our Employee Community Groups , or part of a global project, we ask you to bring your open-minded attitude and collaborative spirit. In return, you will be part of a team where your unique perspectives are celebrated.