Berkeley Lab's Facilities Division is hiring a Facilities Area Manager (FAM) to oversee the management of assigned buildings in a designated region. The FAM serves as the primary liaison between the Facilities Division and customers, addressing all facilities and infrastructure-related issues.
The FAM may lead both exempt and non-exempt personnel, subcontractors, or project teams.
What You Will Do:
- Act as the primary contact for customers, ensuring the Facilities Division meets their operational and infrastructure needs.
- Hold regular meetings with customers to understand their mission requirements, strengthen relationships, provide updates, and manage expectations.
- Build strong partnerships with Facilities & EHS team members to enhance service delivery and achieve goals.
- Address customer concerns promptly and escalate them to Facilities leadership as needed.
- Address system issues quickly to keep buildings operational and ready for missions.
- Conduct regular inspections of all assigned buildings.
- Ensure building systems are maintained according to recommended strategies and schedules.
- Communicate long-term capital planning needs to the Regional Operations Manager and Facility Operations Department Head, participating in annual assessments and project prioritization.
- Develop and maintain Service Level Agreements for assigned buildings in collaboration with research divisions.
- Lead facilities management projects and initiatives to enhance processes and reduce risks.
- Oversee work orders from initiation to execution, collaborating with managers, engineers, and personnel to define scope, prioritize, and ensure timely completion.
- Support outage planning with the Outage Portfolio Manager to minimize impact on occupants.
- Collaborate with the preventative maintenance group to ensure adequate servicing of building systems.
- Participate in design reviews and project meetings to communicate operational needs and coordinate project activities in the buildings.
What is Required:
Facilities Area Manager Level 3:
- Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, plus a minimum of five years in building and facilities management within a complex, multi-client environment.
- Knowledgeable in facilities management principles within a large campus setting.
- Skilled in managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in identifying, assessing, communicating, and resolving complex technical and systemic issues.
- Self-starter and proven leader with the ability to work independently and foster partnerships with research and operations to resolve facilities and service issues while ensuring mission alignment.
- Capable of supporting outage planning and interacting effectively with all levels across research and operations.
- Proven track record of leading teams to achieve goals and preparing clear presentations on complex issues.
- Strong initiative, creativity in decision-making, and sound judgment to enhance team effectiveness and customer service.
- Extensive knowledge of disaster planning, emergency preparedness, and facility safety regulations.
- Proficient in computer applications (Google Suite, MS Office, Facilities Management Systems) for data analysis and report generation.
- Demonstrated leadership and collaborative skills, able to influence and facilitate consensus among diverse teams.
- Available for weekend, emergency, and extended operations as needed, with prompt onsite response when on-call.
- Valid CA Driver's License.
In Addition to the Above, Facilities Area Manager Level 4:
- Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, plus at least eight years in facilities and infrastructure management within a complex, multi-client environment, involving multi-level customer interaction and program administration.
Desired Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in the areas noted.
- Leading experience.
- Certificated Facility Manager (CFM) through the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) or equivalent.
- PMP/Project Management or equivalent training.
- Demonstrate understanding of DOE Orders, National Laboratory work controls, safety and environmental, and project management processes.
Notes:
- This is a full-time career appointment, exempt (monthly paid).
- The Facilities Area Manager Level 3 is expected to pay $135,000 - $156,000 annually, which fits within the full salary range of $99,624 - $168,132 annually for the job classification of G95.3.
- The Facilities Area Manager Level 4 is expected to pay $159,000 - $177,000 annually, which fits within the full salary range of $120,672 - $203,592 annually for the job classification of G95.4.
- Salary for this position will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, plus also aligned with the internal peer group.
- It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience.
- This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
- Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.
Berkeley Lab is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility and strives to continue building community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We heartily welcome applications from women, minorities, veterans, and all who would contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery, inclusion, and professionalism. In support of our diverse global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
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