Space Planning Building Manager

Full job description Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.
The Space Planning & Occupancy Building Manager position exists to manage the ongoing and new needs of campus/building occupancy which includes space planning, system furniture layouts and installations, safety, remodels, and internal building updates and reconfigurations. Works with ministry and department leadership to develop occupancy use and space design goals. Ensures a balance of pleasant work environments within budget parameters while using wisdom for ongoing maintenance and support. Requires minimal supervision and refers only specific, unusual problems to supervisor. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: External Vendor Contract Management: Builds RFP requirements and ensures the successful completion of the related RFP processes resulting in selection of the best vendor for work, with well-negotiated pricing, and contract terms. Coordinates with Legal and Purchasing teams Maintains healthy vendor relationships for the benefit of the ministry Is central point of contact for contractors Negotiates with outside contractors for proposals related to furniture installations, furniture moves, and special projects Works with Purchasing Department in negotiating contracts for the purchase of furniture, major furniture systems, and equipment Availability and Expertise in Incident Response: Is responsible to be on call 24/7 for after-hours emergencies with ability to resolve issue with team or vendor resources Supports snow removal team/process in cooperation with Building Manager, Campus & Systems Services AutoCAD & Engineering Drawings: Reads, interprets, and assesses requirements through engineering drawings CAD design for minor ministry change requests, systems furniture planning, and safety and occupancy planning Project Management (Construction and Space Planning): Assists department owners in building clear actionable requirements through healthy in-person interaction, keeping Focus on the Family and Facility Team goals in mind Works closely with architect, engineers, and designers for construction projects that meet ministry and department goals Coordinates interactions between project owner and contractor Evaluates options and bring forward recommendations and best solutions Implements approved solution in alignment with Facilities and ministry goals Follows up on all projects with a punch list and ensure final resolutions Project Closeout: ensures receipt of all as-built documentation, approve final payments, and obtain warrantees Inspections: Participates in inspections related to safety systems, certifications, and permits Initiates appropriate repairs to maintain certifications and permits Budget Management: Assists with budget projections Creates cost/benefit analysis to evaluate appropriate actions Manages to budget plan within facilities and ministry goals Prepares charts, graphs, and reports (cost and schedule etc.) for management review Scheduling: Schedules work orders, projects, inspections, and repairs in coordination with all related departments, teams, and contractors Space Planning: Analyzes and develops space plans with a full understanding of facilities and ministry goals Builds clear and actionable requirements with area owner, working with reasonable boundaries that ensure success and manageability with existing resources Develops/updates annual space allocation report of buildings for accounting Safety & Risk: Evaluates employee ergonomic needs and assures that workstation adjustments are made to address those needs Assures code compliance for ADA, Fire/Safety, and Regional Building Department on all internal construction projects, staff relocations, and installations Manager People: Selects, develops, motivates, supervises, and evaluates staff Directs day-to-day activities of work group, establishing priorities, resolving issues, communicating timelines, and provides resources required for successful completion of work Solves day-to-day work area and "people" problems Other Duties/Responsibilities: Assists with safety and evacuation procedures Attends facility planning meetings Assists with budget projections and cost control Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job: Manages direct staff of 2-4 Furniture technicians May supervise multi-department teams in completion of projects Supervises outside contractors associated with special projects Invested in being a mature leader within a management role Actively seeks and values the input of others trusting the unique gift's, talents, and skills of each member of the team both those in your direct line of leadership as well as peers, customers, and co-workers Passionately participates in and values the success of the ministry with the resources and objectives of yourself and your team Not letting past events, projects, interactions, etc. define us but be defined by how we respond to what is brought to us today by our team, in our work, in our interactions with those inside and outside this ministry Many situations you will encounter will be difficult, sometimes it will be people who are difficult. Mature leadership can handle that difficulty without emotional reaction, but with patience, trust, a listening ear, and a passion to move forward in ways that bring glory to God Working Environment/Physical Requirements: Exposure to a wide variety of environmental conditions such as outdoors, shop, warehouse, mechanical rooms, roof tops, and office environments JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS Character/Spiritual:
Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us..."
Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer
Prays personally for Focus on the Family's staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer
Engages in Christian ministry
Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values Personal Characteristics: Exhibits the highest level of discernment, a servant leader work ethic, possesses a love of ministering to fellow staffers and FOTF constituency Organized, calm, confident, and motivational demeanor, goal oriented, self-starter, enjoys working and interacting with people Ability to give direction and input across divisional lines, A proven excellent listener Knowledge/Experience: Currently have or are working toward facility management certifications such as CFM 3-5 years of experience in facility project management or related field Working knowledge of EIA/TIA cabling standard 5-7 years of experience in Facilities/Maintenance operations with 2-5 years in supervision Strong understanding of construction specifications, materials, engineering drawings and reports Knowledge of FOTF mission, philosophy, values, and objectives Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts: Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively both orally and in writing Strong organizational skills Ability to counsel and assist other in resolving problems Ability to plan multiple projects and procedures Ability to specify products and procedures Familiar with engineering drawings, specifications, and codes Ability to use personal/professional computer Proficient in AutoCAD Ability to use plotter Stewardship Requirements: Tracking capital furniture and fixtures and occupancy budget of $100,000 - $500,000 as well as managing occupancy related expense and/or capital project Pay Range: $28.00 to $32.25/hr.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV Application Materials Instructions:
Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.
Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.
Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:
Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage AFLAC 403B Retirement Plan Vacation Time & Vacation Payout Sick Time Holidays Service Awards Community Service Days Bookstore Discount Fitness Center Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:
Medical Plan Dental Plan Vision Plan Life Insurance Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Tuition Reimbursement Warehouse Membership Reimbursement Note: This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.
Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for: Sick Time Bookstore Discount Fitness Center Tentative Search Timeline: Priority will be given to applications submitted by March 31, 2024. However, this posting will remain open until filled. The potential employee start date is April 30, 2024. Posting date: March 14, 2024
Unposting date: ongoing until filled
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Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.