Tuesday, November 29, 2011

[KITlist] Facilities Manager (Santa Clara, CA)

Please direct your responses to: dan.barrick@aeriagames.com

Aeria Games is the leader in free-to-play online gaming and growing rapidly. We´ve been recognized as one of the fastest growing high tech companies in the Bay Area and offer career opportunities that allow you to make a big impact and be rewarded for your work in a fun, casual and collaborative work environment.

We are currently looking to hire an experienced and versatile Facilities Manager to work full time in our Santa Clara office. The ideal candidate is flexible, outgoing and loves working in a startup/small business type environment that is rapidly growing and changing.


Responsibilities:

• Collaborating closely with other departments and supervising the activities of 3rd party contractors
• This individual will do everything from vendor selection for office services to planning and managing new space expansions
• Manage the delivery of world class facility services
• Managing the latest audio-visual equipment to facilitate employee/ client meetings. The Facilities Manager is required to keep up with the current technology to ensure proper functioning of this installation. As required, these facilities might need to be upgraded or renovated to ensure that the company is able to keep pace with the current workplace trends
• Supervise, schedule and coordinate all support functions including building services, mail services, furnishings and equipment inventory and maintenance. All capital expenditures, infrastructure upgrades and renovations are part of this position´s responsibility. The Facilities Manager is in charge of all Facilities projects undertaken at the Santa Clara office
• Space needs, space inventory and planning are chronicled and adjusted as dictated by function and the user´s needs; coordinate all physical moves of personnel; maintain inventory of furnishings
• Works with outside consultants and contractors in the planning, design, construction and renovation of company space
• and implement appropriate disaster planning and recovery to insure the company can continue operations in the event of any disaster
• Keep the company in compliance with ADA, OSHA and local Fire Codes and implement the required Fire Drill Response
• Interact with building management to coordinate building functions such as: cleaning, maintenance and employee complaints, etc.
• Determine the need and purchase all office equipment, office furniture and services as required
• Develop understanding of budgets and ongoing expense and capital costs. Make recommendations for cost savings, vendor selection and service delivery improvements


Qualifications:

• The right candidate for this role will be autonomous, motivated, personable, and be fine with doing the tactical stuff as well as more strategic work.
• 5 years of leadership experience in a customer-centric environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organization and Project Management skills
• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio and Outlook. AutoCAD, BAS and FM software experience is an asset
• Good working knowledge of all municipal, provincial, and national building, fire and other regulations applicable to the area of responsibility including but not limited to: NFPA, OHSA and WHIMIS

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