Facilities Management Services Manager

Facilities Management Services Manager

Work Location: Butte, MT

Pay range: $90,200 to $148,900 per year

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

Responsible for providing the overall direction for facilities operations, maintenance and construction in NorthWestern Energy's three state service territory. This position interacts with all levels of the Company. Responsible for the day to day management of Facilities and Mail Services departments and all buildings and associated properties within the Company.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 764,200 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:

• 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
• Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
• Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
• Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid training opportunities
• Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.

About this job:

• Oversee the staffing, daily management, and overall work direction of the Facilities team.
• Oversee preparation, justification, forecasting & monitoring of the Facilities O&M Budget
• Oversee preparation, justification, forecasting & monitoring of the Facilities Capital Budget
• Direct company-wide building maintenance and operations management
• Manage contract administration for facilities construction, operations and maintenance
• In coordination with the Security Operating Center assist with administration of company-wide facilities security Management Services. Provide support to facilities access control systems. Perform real property management, building lease management and respond to tenant interactions
• Develop and maintain Facilities Management related policies and procedures
• Interpret and implement facilities related compliance to federal, state & local building codes
• Establish short and long range department goals
• Provide monthly departmental financial & management reports
• Develop comprehensive facilities energy management and cost control management
• Manage outsourced Facilities and Mail services. Manage the on-site direction of facilities related contractors and vendors
• Develop and manage facilities space management solutions as required
• Direct essential FMS central services (reception, security, maintenance, mail, waste disposal, recycling, building safety)
• Evaluate building plant equipment obsolescence. Develop process for review, planning, budgeting and replacement of critical plant equipment.
• Prepare and provide 5 and 10 year facility plans
• Provide responsible leadership and direction for all Facilities & Mail employees
• Recruiting, hiring, training & development of Facilities & Mailroom staff
• Coordination of work and services with other company managers & employees
• Facility environmental hazard management and remediation
• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards
• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills
• Four-year degree in Facilities Management, Construction Technology or Industrial Education or equivalent training and experience
• Demonstrated experience with operating building lighting, HVAC, fire suppression, fire alarms, access control, and other facilities systems.
• Experience with building construction methodologies and project management
• CAD background is highly desirable
• Must have or be able to obtain a facility professional certification from a recognized facility professional organization such as IFMA.

Requisition #4324

Posting Dates: March 25, 2024 through April, 8, 2024

Department/Division: Transmission

Employment Physical: Not Required

Drug Test: Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: Negotiable

Telecommuting: Part-time Negotiable within NorthWestern Energy Service Territory

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com.