Facility Manager

Step into a role as a Facility Manager at Bright Horizons, where in this role, you will provides direct facilities support to Directors/Principals and Regional Manager within their defined region and oversees and monitors the national facilities management service. Additionally, they provide support to members of the facilities and construction team by lending both ingenuity and creativity to assignments and capturing center/school information. They assist to problem-solve unique situations, and professionally represent the company to client partners, fellow employees and outside professional contacts.

• Responsible for implementation of capital improvement projects including:

  • Development of proposal specifications

  • Solicitation of bids

  • Contract Negotiation

  • Inspection and acceptance of work

  • Processing of payment

• Inspection of centers/schools

  • Ensure landlord obligations are fulfilled in compliance with lease agreement

  • Verify the integrity of service contractors’ work as stipulated in contracts

  • Re-bid service contracts to ensure cost effective delivery of service

  • Inspect life safety systems

  • Inspect playground areas for regulatory compliance

  • Establish capital renovations program and timetable

  • Prepare estimates for budget

  • Support all COVID measures

• Manage repairs and maintenance programs

  • Establish annual facilities maintenance budget for each center

  • Establish annual facilities maintenance budget for each center in coordination with Operations personnel

  • Manage and monitor monthly and annual performance and provide executive summary assessment for Sr. Leadership

  • Oversee vendor performance for skilled trades and general maintenance work; approve work proposal; make decisions about alternate repair/replacement strategies; ensure adherence to protocols and procedures

  • Establish rates and qualify contractors and trades for work in centers by type of service

• Conduct due diligence investigations for potential acquisitions

• Make replacement and/or repair decisions for equipment, furnishings, and appliances

• Respond to emergency situations: fires, floods, power loss, snow emergencies and other natural disasters

• Documentation

  • Help national facilities vendor develop/maintain database and drawing/specification files for centers/schools

  • Issue Site Visit Reports

  • Issue Work Orders for all contracted maintenance work, equipment purchases, recurring service contracts, and capital projects not covered by national contracts

  • Develop/maintain directory of service providers for assigned region

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required

• 8+ years experience

• Proven experience in construction, facilities management, or engineering.

• Qualifications include ability to travel 40% of the time during the first year of assuming responsibilities

Additional Job Requirements:

• Competent in word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, and Internet use

• Experience with multi-state/site property management and maintenance - building and grounds; experience with small-scale (under 200K) construction, refurbishment, and maintenance

• Working knowledge of health & safety regulatory agencies and regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.)

• Working knowledge of critical building systems and testing (M & E, HVAC, Safety)

• Proficiency in “on site” property assessment, evaluation, and recommendation; and extensive list of qualified/approved vendors, contractors, and service providers.

• Other qualifications include working knowledge of database management for monitoring/reporting

• Capable of construction schedule development using appropriate software

• Prior involved in contract negotiations and administration (nationally, regionally, locally).

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills; and big picture perspective with detail orientation and excellent follow through.

Bring your leadership skills and passion for early childhood education to Bright Horizons, where you’ll foster an enriching environment for children, families, and staff. Discover how far your career can take you in an inclusive workplace where you can be you. Apply today to explore the possibilities!

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:

The annual starting salary for this position is between $90,000 - $100,000. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Life insurance

• Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Deadline to Apply Information:

This posting is anticipated to remain open until June 5, 2025.  

Life at Bright Horizons:

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.