Facilities Specialist

General information Job Posting Title Specialist - Facilities (Chester, VA) Date Tuesday, October 8, 2024 City Chester State VA Country United States Working time Full-time Description & Requirements The Specialist Facilities role involves managing vendor compliance and services, coordinating facility operations, and overseeing safety and physical security programs. 
This position is based in Chester, VA, and also supports other sites around the area, including the Tysons headquarters, on a limited basis as needed, based on manager decision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Oversee Facility Management vendor and facilitate contract compliance with Contracts Team to include Vendor agreements by ensuring invoices and deliverables are submitted timely and accurately.

- Monitor Facility Management vendor performance and report/escalate facility issues to management and Contracts Team, as appropriate.

- Process special accommodation requests through established processes.

- Review and approve special orders for office supplies.

- Serve as the main point of contact between the Facility Management Vendor and client or other Maximus business owners for any facility-related items.

- Provide expertise and define facilities management requirements to meet all company goals and needs.

- Manage and execute all moves and space plans.

- Responsible for the generation and accuracy of the monthly Facilities Report.

- Participate in all planning and budgeting associated with facility needs.

- Work closely with Facility Management Vendor to assess and monitor facility repairs to ensure cost effectiveness and obtain proper approvals from the client.

- Ensure and oversee the appropriate response to all emergencies and crisis situations to ensure compliance as outlined in the Disaster Recovery Plan.

- Manage and facilitate the Safety Committee on a monthly basis.

- Serve as an initial point of contact for matters pertaining to physical security.

- Develop and maintain an Employee Physical Security Awareness Program and coordinate with Training for security and privacy training needs.

- Assist with reviewing Facility Vendor budgets in consultation with Finance and Management.

- Participate with the Security Management Plan, Disaster Recovery Plan, and other plans as required by contract.

- Work with Corporate Real Estate staff as needed.

- On call 24/7 to address the aforementioned items.

- Perform other duties as may be assigned by management in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment.

- Daily use of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, etc.).

- Must be willing to travel as needed.

- Perform maintenance duties such as furniture moves, simple electrical projects, spot painting, and light construction.
- Work with contractors on building and equipment repairs.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 3+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Knowledge of accounting principles preferred.

- Facility Management Professional (FMP) certification preferred.

Additional minimum requirements:- Able to move boxes/materials not to exceed 50lbs. - Available and willing to work on site Chester, VA and support other sites as needed.
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