VP, Building Facilities & Project Management

The Vice President of Building Facilities and Project Management is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, development, and management of the company's workplace strategy around its physical facilities and related infrastructure.  This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in facilities management, project management, architecture leadership and influence. The Sr. Director/VP will play a dual role in supporting Corporate and North America Brands to serve as a key point of contact for team members, executive staff and our facility/site services supply base. This position will ensure that all facilities are operated efficiently, safely, and in compliance with all regulations, while also driving continuous improvement and innovation in facility operations and project delivery. This leadership role will be responsible to manage all outsourced suppliers responsible for key touch points for our team members daily Carnival experience.

The VP will set the strategy and full cycle planning around current facilities and the transition to a new workspace. The leader will need to ensure current office space needs are being met while also managing the purchase, design and setup of the new space. This will require a strong change management approach, partnership with multiple internal and external stakeholders while ensuring appropriate communication with the executive leadership team including status updates, potential risks and recommendations to obtain consensus for a successful transition.

Essential Functions: 

• Facilities Management: Oversee the operation and maintenance of all company facilities, ensuring they are safe, efficient, and meet regulatory requirements. Implement best practices in facilities management to enhance operational efficiency and cost effectiveness. Sets a plan of action around current space planning, facility update and maintenance needs that supports employee satisfaction while balancing cost management as the focus of our investments shifts to the transition to new facilities.   Partners with multiple departments to support on site events.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans for facilities management and capital projects including setting the strategy and full cycle planning around current facilities and the transition to a new workplace involving the purchase, design and setup of the new space. Partner with government officials, external and internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication around zoning and land use, building codes and regulations, emergency response efforts, infrastructure improvements, required permit or licensing needs and others to ensure successful facility operations and development. Align facilities strategies with the company's overall business goals and objectives. Create and implement effective change management strategies and plans to ensure successful and lasting change.
• Project Management: Lead the planning, design, and execution of capital projects, including new construction, renovations, and major repairs. Ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Manage project teams, contractors, and consultants, ensuring effective collaboration and communication. Oversees team that conducts research, data gathering and analysis on operations, catering, facility needs, customer feedback, and concerns. Synthesize outputs gained from various qualitative and quantitative sources into opportunities and recommendations for people, place, technology and space metrics. Act as the liaison for all property discussions regarding leasing, subleasing, maintenance, repairs, etc. for all properties in South Florida and collaborate with real estate service firms. 
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all facilities comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations. Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential issues related to facility operations and projects. Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement. 
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives in facilities management and project delivery processes. For example, Carnival Fitness Center, Cafe, etc. Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to enhance the company's facilities and project management capabilities. - Foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the facilities and project management teams. Meet to review current enrollment for Camp Carnival, center needs, parent/child concerns, teacher training, upcoming events, strategize on ways to market the center and offer new services to families. Ensure services are being communicated to team member population