Manager, Facilities Projects

OverviewThis is a hybrid role - 2 days remote and 3 days in the Malvern, PA office.The Manager, Facilities Projects is pivotal in upholding CubeSmart's brand standards and the quality of our company-owned and managed portfolios. This role involves conducting due diligence site visits at new locations and managing acquisition/lender requirement projects requested by owners. Additionally, it includes planning and executing strategic facility projects within the existing portfolio.Who we are:At CubeSmart, we're intentional about culture. You can experience it everywhere from our mission statement of "genuine care" to our "It's What's Inside That Counts" tagline to calling each other "teammates" rather than employees. This spirit fosters a fun and collaborative environment that has resulted in our rapid growth and being recognized amongst the top in our industry.CubeSmart's award-winning team is made up of people who genuinely care. Teammates care about our customers and the life events and/or business needs they are facing. Teammates are passionate, responsible and understanding. The CubeSmart team is made up of people who have a can-do attitude, are committed to their own success and the success of the company, and lead by example.If this sounds like a team and culture that matches your personal values and motivations, we want to hear from you.ResponsibilitiesManaged Locations:Conduct or delegate initial site visits for newly managed locations needing bank report resolution or first-year acquisition work.Provide Critical Systems Manager with data on elevators, fire systems, panels, and extinguishers.Assess conditions, prioritize maintenance, and assign budget amounts.Review project lists with the Third-Party Management (3PM Relationship Manager/owner for approvals.Collaborate with operations, facilities, relationship managers, and owners.Solicit bids, award work, negotiate contracts, and obtain necessary authorizations.Supervise projects and monitor spending to ensure timely and budget-compliant completion.Provide monthly updates and financial reports to third-party management and Senior Management.Owned Acquisitions:Review acquisitions with the Manager of Facilities Operations for availability and workload.Conduct pre-purchase due diligence to identify needs and create budgets.Collaborate with District Managers, Divisional VPs, and the Manager of Facilities Operations.Present acquisition budgets for senior management and investment approval.Oversee store turnover upon project completion.Corporate HQ Critical Systems ManagementManage the ongoing maintenance, vendors and schedules for ongoing critical systems at Malvern HQ location, including HVAC, Roof, Elevators, Fire Systems.Ensure the timely completion of preventive maintenance and inspections.Manage the useful life of critical components and the strategic short and long range planning.QualificationsGeneral RequirementsCommunicate complex projects/issues effectively to Senior Management.Lead high-profile projects as directed by the Manager of Facilities Operations.Maintain professional knowledge through workshops, publications, and networking.Perform additional related duties as required.Education and ExperienceAssociate degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in commercial construction.Minimum five years in building maintenance/construction or storage experience with a focus on managing and completing a high volume of projects.Multi-unit experience (i.e. self-storage/retail/restaurant)Proficiency in MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Experience working in CMMS systems (i.e. web-based work order management systems)Experience with national and regional contractors.Ability to meet tight timelines and travel on short notice.Expertise in construction, maintenance, and budgeting.Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Highly organized and skilled in project management activities.#LI-MT1