Facilities Manager K

Facilities Joliet, Illinois


Description

Work with the Industry Leader!

As the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier, we are driven to innovate the transportation industry. Knight is a career destination for passionate and talented people seeking growth and opportunity with an industry leader.
What do we live by? The answer is simpleā€¦OUR PEOPLE! Knight Transportation is powered by people. We are committed to a culture of high expectations and exceptional performance. At Knight, we hire good teammates who share our values, unselfishly take personal accountability for results, and bring innovative ideas to the table. Our people are passionate about continual learning, display honesty and mutual respect, and give their best every day.

Join our Knight Family as we offer results-driven people a place to make a difference in a stable and maturing industry.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Manages the proper operation and maintenance for Knight Swift Holding Inc multi-site portfolio, which includes commercial office and industrial space. Responsibilities include assessing the most cost effective and efficient solutions. Manages the work assignments for building technicians, vendors, and contractors.

  • Oversee assigned area, ensuring it is appropriately staffed, operating within budget constraints and that assigned facilities meet KNX organizational requirements.
  • Ensure assigned employees have career development plans.
  • Lead efforts to resolve complex issues and problems that impact operations of assigned facilities.
  • Coordinate work assignments among building technicians, vendors, and contractors.
  • Review backlogged work orders to ensure that assignments are completed.
  • Review price quotes for the procurement of parts, services, and labor for projects.
  • Develop and maintains positive relationships with Knight & Swift Transportation employees.
  • Inspect facility and generates inspection reports.
  • Prepare capital project budgets and operating budget reports.
  • Ensure invoices are coded to the correct cost center accounting classification.
  • Manage various facilities projects.
  • Create and manage facility requests in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • Develop and implement innovative programs and processes that reduce short- and long-term operating costs and increase productivity.
  • Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety, Environment and Risk Management policies and procedures that relate to the sites.
  • Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring

  • 7 years' experience in facilities, property management or related field, required. Multi-site experience preferred.
  • Previous experience with CMMS required.
  • General working knowledge of HVAC, electrical and plumbing required.
  • Previous leadership experience in a facilities management preferred.
  • Associates' degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Must possess excellent communication skills.
  • Must possess strong analytical skills and be able to interpret complex business documents.
  • Must be knowledgeable of financial terms and principles.
  • Must be able to train, mentor and develop others.
  • Must be able to understand and enforce company policies.
  • Must be able to prepare and deliver compelling arguments and presentations in a way that builds impacts and influences others and successfully builds coalitions for key initiatives.
  • Must possess strong leadership and organization skills.
  • Must be able to multi-task and respond to problems in a tactful, expedient and professional manner.


Pay Range: $62,000.00 - $84,500.00 Annual

What we offer:

  • Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
  • Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
  • Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
    • 401(K)
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
    • Paid Time Off
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan


The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.