- Company Name
- SGS
- Job Title
- Facility Manager
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Facility Manager
**Role Summary:**
Oversee daily operations, maintenance, and safety of laboratory and office facilities. Ensure efficient building systems, compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, and cost-effective management of staff, contractors, and capital projects.
**Expectations:**
- Deliver uninterrupted facilities performance with minimal downtime.
- Maintain compliance with SGS Health & Safety policies, WorkSafe BC, and municipal codes.
- Control facility budget and achieve cost‑control targets.
- Foster strong vendor relationships and negotiate service contracts.
- Represent the organization in municipal permitting and compliance matters.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Operate and maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, compressed air, water, and ventilation systems.
- Develop and execute preventive maintenance schedules; coordinate repairs with internal teams and external contractors.
- Conduct regular safety inspections of laboratories, equipment, storage areas, and hazardous materials.
- Support emergency preparedness: evacuation routes, fire safety, spill response.
- Plan and manage facility improvement projects (expansions, installations, upgrades), controlling timelines, budgets, and documentation.
- Maintain inventory of facility equipment, tools, and assets, including calibration and servicing.
- Coordinate space utilization and equipment layouts with departmental managers.
- Negotiate, monitor, and evaluate vendor service contracts (janitorial, waste disposal, landscaping, security, HVAC, maintenance).
- Liaise with city officials for permits, inspections, and code compliance; maintain documentation of permits, certifications, and environmental compliance.
- Prepare reports on facility performance, cost control, and project status for senior management.
**Required Skills:**
- Proficient in facility management and building operations, preferably in a laboratory or technical environment.
- In-depth knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and compressed air.
- Experience managing preventive maintenance programs, contractors, and capital projects.
- Strong understanding of occupational health and safety regulations and municipal permitting processes.
- Project management, budgeting, and documentation skills.
- Effective communication and vendor relationship management.
- Ability to optimize workflow and safety in space planning.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Post‑secondary education in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Operations, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in facilities management, maintenance, or building operations, preferably in laboratory, industrial, or technical settings.
- Bachelor’s degree in related discipline is an asset.
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM) preferred; Building Operator Certification (BOC), Red Seal, electrician certification, or related credentials considered assets.
- Valid driver’s license.