Join our team at Marion County Business Services as the Facilities Program Manager. This leadership role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our community by direct maintenance of the public's investment in Marion County facilities. In this exciting role, you will manage, direct, and coordinate the activities of the facilities program of Marion County Business Services. For more about this exciting opportunity click the link below and thank you for your interest in employment with Marion County.

SUPERVISION
1. Exercise direct supervision of professional and technical level staff through subordinate maintenance, custodial, and grounds supervisors and supervises facility construction and administration employees.
2. Provide leadership to promote a positive employee relations environment; manage program personnel through supervisors by providing training, counsel, and motivation; determine staffing requirements, interview, and hire new employees; evaluate performance and implement corrective action.
3. Assist in creating a positive and supportive work environment; enforce a safe workplace; establish a culture of teamwork and communication; create a workplace that promotes organizational values and actively promotes a respectful environment.
4. Manage and coordinate program work activities; through subordinate supervisors and staff, develop and monitor work plans to achieve the department and program mission and goals. Assign work activities and projects; monitor workflow and achievements; review and evaluate work products' methods and procedures; identify the need and develop work method improvements. Review activity reports and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.

PROGRAM AND PROJECT OVERSIGHT
1. Plan, manage, and organize the capital improvement program for county facilities. Collaborate with department head/designee and executive management to identify current and future, construction, renovation and major repair needs, plan and budget for short and long term and capital programs. Direct and manage the work of staff that manages the construction and renovation projects for county- owned and leased property. Direct the development and review of contract specifications for construction projects. Monitor the construction and renovation process to ensure projects follow best practice, adherence to budget and contracting processes; and manage project budgets and approve project payments.
2. Manage tax exemption renewals and needed applications of leased properties. Work closely with department liaisons, landlords, leasing agents, and building officials to establish cost effective and efficient leases.
3. Prepare or direct the preparation of a wide variety of analyses, studies and reports related to the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance requirements of county-owned real property and develop work plans to meet those requirements. Prepare the five-year Capital Improvement Plan, according to County policy.
4. Provide advice to county staff and executive managers on facilities management issues including the planning, design, construction, and major renovation of buildings and structures.
5. Provide oversight for developing project specifications, managing the bidding process, evaluating bids, and ensuring compliance with Marion County Procurement Rules; provide supervision and guidance of staff who oversee and coordinate contractor work, and ensure quality control.
6. Knowledge of building automation; assist staff with the plan and design initiatives to improve efficiencies in facility operations such as energy management, solar panels, electric charging stations, and efficient use of other natural resources

ADMINISTRATION
1. Oversee and update the Facilities Master Plan and Facility Condition Assessment for the County. Produces a Facilities Annual Report for the department director and the Board of County Commissioners.
2. Develop, establish, and update written policies and procedures that govern the work and compliance of the program, including Federal, State, and local codes and legislative bills.
3. Communicate daily, weekly, and monthly both verbally and in writing with department director, supervisors, facility teams, and other departments to inform and apprise of facility priority needs and or changes.
4. Direct the development and administration of the program's budget; forecast the need for funding, staff, equipment, materials, and supplies based on facility programming and plans; administer approved budget by authorizing and monitoring expenditures to control the budget; evaluate budget and financial data to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
5. Maintain fiscal responsibility and accountability for purchase orders, contracts, and projects, per county policy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
1. Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or a related field; AND
2. Five years of increasingly responsible building operations and maintenance experience including two years of supervisory or management experience; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.