Facilities Manager

Position: Facilities Manager   

Primary Purpose: 

Ensure all operational facilities and equipment are safe and well maintained, that building and mobile generators and other related equipment are maintained, tested, and ready for deployment/use at all times. Recommend and implement energy and other savings strategies for operational/administrative buildings and footprint wide initiatives. Support business continuity efforts through coordinating facility related emergency response vendors, resources, and activities and activate/implement emergency response protocols for any emergent event. Assist Director of Facilities Management with Facility Technician training and provide technical expertise and assist Facility Managers as needed to support enterprise wide projects.  

 Principal Duties and Responsibilities:  

Responds to emergency situations (hurricane, tornado, fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) at any bank facility. 

Coordinate storing, staging, transporting, and fueling mobile generators and related equipment during emergent events.  

Work closely with Procurement to retain and manage emergency response partners for additional support throughout the Cadence Bank footprint, including electrical labor, genset connections, rental generators if needed, and on-going fueling. 

Support clean-up and repair efforts resulting from weather or other incidents resulting in facility damage. 

Communicate proactively with appropriate vendors and support services in advance of known weather events. 

Participates in business continuity incident calls, and keeps key stakeholders aware of any activity, issues, or concerns for areas of responsibility and oversight.   

In conjunction with Human Resources, coordinate assistance from contractors for teammates with severe property damage due to large weather events 

Assists Facility Managers with coordinating winter weather preparation and remediation. 

Manages critical equipment installation and maintenance (building generators, fire pumps, UPS systems, data room HVAC, etc.) for operational/administrative facilities.  

Coordinate with lead engineers and internal design and construction team on major mechanical systems and projects. 

Manages fixed building generators at branch locations. 

Assists in creating and managing operating and capital budgets for areas of oversight/expertise. 

Assists in annual facility condition assessments.  

Train/coach technicians regarding technical/mechanical issues 

Assist in solicitation and acquisition of new service contracts for areas of oversight/expertise. 

Ensures compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agencies and company directives as relates to building operations 

Maintains up to date building emergency response protocols, including evacuation plans and maps for large operational/administrative facilities 

Research, recommend, and implement energy related initiatives.  

Report any conditions which you feel could result in an accident or injury and / or stop work if required 

Investigate and resolve (if possible) all reported unsafe conditions / acts and communicate results back to the affected stakeholders, 

May develop and oversee pandemic or similar protocols 

Other duties as assigned 

Job Specifications: 

High school diploma, GED or equivalent required 

Minimum 5 years experience required, preferably with multi-site portfolio 

Advanced knowledge of building mechanical systems, generators, UPS systems, fire pumps, and data room HVAC required 

Certifications in one or more of the following strongly preferred: electrical, HVAC 

Intermediate computer skills including proficiency in applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and internet/intranet 

Valid driver's license required 

CMMS/Work order management experience required 

Facility project management experience required 

Familiarity with building codes and safety regulations required 

Ability to read and understand construction specifications and drawings required 

Positive attitude/customer service mindset 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Ability to remain calm and work diligently in high-stress situations