Senior Manager, Projects

The Opportunity

At Facility Optimization Solutions, LLC (FOS), it's all about the people. With exceedingly low turnover rates, we're constantly growing, and that's where this new opportunity comes in - for a Senior Manager, Projects. This position can be based in any state in the US, but preference will be given to applicants in Buffalo, Chicago, Denver, or Houston. This leadership position will offer needed support to our field teams and client partners, helping to oversee contract terms, project financial performance, manage client expectations, and provide leadership to our Field Project Managers.

Your Responsibilities:

• Communicate in a lead role in key meetings and presentations. Ensure appropriate client and internal communication including written project documentation.
• Lead project teams with Field Project Managers (FPMs) to develop project work plans, establish and maintain project budget and schedule, and manage the overall project execution process to achieve quality, profitability, and full client satisfaction.
• Maintain long term positive client relationships leading to recurring services, and expansion into other product-based services.
• Perform project client reviews, conduct project meetings, and report presentations.
• Participate in proposal interviews and client marketing presentations to secure new work
• Procure, negotiate, and contract all necessary sub-consultant services necessary per scope and deliverables.

Field Project Managers and Staff:

• Communicate client objectives to FPMs. Ensure that FPMs continually manage work that accomplishes client objectives.
• Review project progress utilizing performance reports with FPMs to understand and monitor team's performance. Provide guidance to FPMs so that project objectives are met, and client satisfaction is achieved.
• Meet with project team members on a regular basis to monitor work in progress and to assure that the firm's best practice standards and procedures are being implemented.

Leadership Team:

• Achieve project profitability within parameters specified by the firm and targeted for each project. Work with Project Accountant to monitor financial aspects of projects. Ensure proper forecasting, billing, timely collection, and related business practices.
• Grow the practice with the introduction and implementation of new market-responsive service lines.

What we offer:

• Flexible work schedules! We offer a hybrid model, so you can work from home and/or work from the office
• Competitive benefits package, including paid time off policy
• An inclusive work environment that encourages employees to demonstrate their strengths and passions in achieving personal and organizational goals
• Coaching with leadership that enables professional growth for future career pathing
• The opportunity to work for a growing team with proven success

Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of related work experience in facility assessment, design, construction, or facility operations.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, but not required.
• Relevant professional licensure and technical certifications are a plus.
• Ability to confidently lead subordinates and build rapport with the team and client is essential.
• Strong client engagement skills and business discipline with the ability to manage multiple projects of varied scale and complexity simultaneously.
• Self-motivated and ability to work well independently in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Must have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Project, Deltek Vision or other data management software.
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% for out-of-town assignments and field visits, as necessary

FOS (Facility Optimization Solutions LLC) is a multidisciplinary professional services and software consultancy founded on the core value that clients are our most important partners.

FOS began with a good idea - seeing the need to help facility managers identify what they own, the condition of their facility, and how best to use this data for future capital planning. FOS started as a part-time operation in 2009 and has since grown into a major, multi-office practice that is ranked #1 worldwide for facility-related services by World Architecture 100.

The salary range for this position is $88,800 to $115,000 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time summer hours, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at www.cannondesign.com/careers/. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.