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What is the Corporate Real Estate and Facilities team responsible for?

Franklin Templeton's Corporate Real Estate and Facilities team creates inviting and state-of-the-art workspaces for nearly ten thousand employees worldwide! We’re hiring a Facilities Supervisor to join our team at our new flagship location at One Madison Avenue (OMA), in Midtown South, NY. This marquee building offers an unparalleled combination of a thriving neighborhood, best-in-class amenities and easy access to green spaces and public transportation.

What is the Facilities Supervisor responsible for?

As the Facilities Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of facility management, monitoring, coordinating, and supervising the daily activities of staff and third-party contractors. Your leadership will be instrumental in creating a welcoming and efficient environment for employees and clients alike for a major site within Franklin Templeton’s office portfolio located in One Madison Ave, one of the premier buildings in the heart of Flatiron. Your leadership will ensure maximum productivity without sacrificing quality and service. This department ensures that our offices are inviting and engaging, supporting nearly ten thousand Franklin Templeton employees throughout the world.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of the Facilities Supervisor?

• Assists in supervising building services performed by members of the Facilities Team (e.g.  Janitorial, maintenance, and Food & Beverage etc.) assuring quality of finished product and adherence to contractual obligations, inclusive of preventive maintenance programs

• Provides leadership and direction to department staff.

• Coordinates employee relocation and related furniture reconfiguration.

• Assists in preparing long and short-term department budgets.

• Coordinate office maintenance, repairs, and renovations.

• Help to develop, communicate, and implement policies and procedures for the efficient use of the facilities for employees and clients.

• Help monitor and manage facility budget including expense coding, tracking and processing

• Facilitate visitor access to the building, manage access control systems, and ensure compliance with security protocols. Onboard and offboard employees by managing access permissions and providing/collecting badges.

• Coordinate office moves, renovations and expansions as needed. Conduct and document regular facilities inspections and flag when changes or renovations are needed.

• Ensure the office environment meets health and safety standards and complies with local regulations. Maintain first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and emergency evacuation plans. Coordinate safety training for employees. Tend to emergencies as they arise.

• Conducts regular tours of properties to make sure they are being maintained appropriately.

• Provides recommendations to improve the property or reduce operating costs.

• Reviews vendor invoices for assigned portfolio, ensuring work is satisfactory and billing is accurate.

• Monitor inventory and purchase of parts and supplies according to business needs and budgets.

• Leverage organization skills, problem solving, and creative thinking to help resolve escalated issues, driving continuous improvement and team development in a dynamic environment. Support with other job duties as needed.

• Support and contribute to Green Initiatives.

What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• four years' hands on experience with an emphasis on facility management or equivalent

• FMA certification desired

• Exceptional attention to detail is required

• Proven experience in facilities management, including vendor