Manager Operating Facilities

Basic Function

Manages principal and supporting programs in the areas of annual and 5-year planning; budgeting; work/project planning and control; customer service; job order minor construction; facility information and data; warranty program management; energy conservation; environmental compliance; safety and training for all assigned personnel.  Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and safety procedures. Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and safety procedures.

Responsibilities and Specific Duties

• Provides primary managerial direction and performs personnel administrative functions of direct report staff (e.g., training, supervising, work assignments, timesheets, performance evaluations, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining necessary staffing, enhancing productivity of staff, and ensuring necessary department outcomes are achieved. 

Facility Programs Coordination

• Manages daily, work-planning scheduling; project planning and development; and project control and reporting for Operating Facilities.
• Develops work/project request and handling procedures and supporting "customer service" actions to be responsive across the entire range of Facilities Maintenance activities.
• Coordinates requirements prepared for Multi-Trades and IDIQ Contracts. Monitors and reports project execution.
• Develops annual and 5-year plans for FM that display all principal and supporting programs, mission and resource requirements, costs, and schedules. Manage the annual budget and report as required.
• Prepares in conjunction with Facility Maintenance Analyst the annual budget for the Operating Facilities.

Supporting Programs/Additional Areas of Staff Responsibility

• Coordinates with the Contracts Department all Operating Facilities service (requirements) contracts.
• Approves and manages the procurement, stocking, inventory, and coordination of material used for facilities maintenance and repairs.
• Establishes and maintains the office of record for facilities information, data, and standards for METRO.
• Coordinates maintenance requirements, including cost estimates, for facilities owned or properties leased by METRO.
• Coordinates programs of mutual concern with city, county, and state officials such as permits, environmental, historic preservation, fire, safety, etc.
• Develops and coordinates technical training requirements for Operating Facilities.
• Makes presentations to (Strategic Leadership Council (SLC) as necessary, about facilities.
• Represents Operating Facilities in step 1 grievances and other union issues. Knowledgeable in the union rules and procedures.  
• Provides for coordination with all elements of the Operations Department and METRO staffs, as needed, to meet Operating Facilities requirements and objectives. 
• Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers.
• Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High School Diploma is required. College courses in Construction or Facility Maintenance field preferred. 

Years & Experience Required

Minimum Eight (8) years progressive experience in a responsible facility/plant position with supervisory/management experience.  To include some program or project management experience. Experience in a union environment.

Knowledge & Skills Required

Strong human relations and communication (verbal/written) skills.  General knowledge of SAP software and related software a plus. General knowledge of Microsoft Office such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. General knowledge of Labor Relations. 

Additional Information

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas has a zero tolerance drug and alcohol policy for all employees. All internal and external applicants will be required to undergo drug testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and/or alcohol testing throughout their employment.

Further, employees who perform safety-sensitive functions will submit to drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory requirements.

We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or disability.