Senior Facilities Manager

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Human Resources
Remuneration: Exempt

The Senior Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing all Facilities-related functions to ensure that the Austin office is operating smoothly & efficiently. This person manages the Austin Facilities team, their support staff, contractors, and vendors to create and maintain a safe and pleasant work environment, manage office services, organize office events, and support cross-functional teams. The Facilities Manager serves as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling inquiries and resolving issues as they arise.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and support all  facility and administrative duties in the office and ensure that the office is operating smoothly
• Foster a positive and collaborative office culture, addressing any employee concerns or needs
• Coordinate office maintenance, including liaising with service providers and vendors
• Supervise and support the Facilities staff, vendors, and contractors
• Serve as the primary point of contact for office staff and external visitors
• Collaborate with IT, HR, and Facilities teams to address office needs and troubleshoot issues
• Manage and continuously improve office policies and procedures, ensuring they are implemented appropriately
• Work with external service providers (e.g. janitorial, catering, HVAC) to ensure the office is well-maintained and service agreements are met
• Assist in managing Facilities budget and expenses, processing expense reports, and ensuring proper allocation of resources
• Manage relationships with suppliers and negotiate pricing and contracts for office-related services
• Draft and distribute internal communications, memos, and announcements as necessary
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and legal regulations
• Manage office layout planning and manage seating plans
• Identify opportunities for process and office management improvements, and design and implement new systems
• Organize company gatherings, team building sessions, and other events, both on-site and off-site
• Support HR and Hiring Managers with welcoming and onboarding new employees
• Manage construction projects as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, but experience can serve as a substitute
• Minimum of 12 years of experience as an Office Manager, Front Office Manager, Facility Management
• Knowledge of Facilities Manager responsibilities, systems, and procedures
• Experience with project management
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills and can thrive in a fast-paced environment
• A creative mind with the ability to suggest improvements
• Ability to think quickly and adjust when plans change
• Strong interpersonal skills, withthe  ability to manage customer relationships
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts

• This position is an office-based role

• must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.