Convene is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer & we believe that diverse teams are the best teams. We live our values of GRIT (Genuine, Relentless, Integrity & Teamwork) & strive to create an inclusive & equitable workplace where everyone can be their true selves, where we all show up for each other. In line with our goal to be 1% better every day, we are committed to listening, learning, growing & improving. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities & perspectives to join us on this journey.

Senior Manager of Facilities

Convene is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to join our growing organization. The Senior Manager of Facilities will report to our Regional Vice President of Operations & work hand-in-hand with our Senior Director of Construction. They will be responsible for managing daily & ongoing repairs, upkeep & general maintenance for all facilities in the US Convene & etc.venues locations. 

The Senior Facilities Manager will have responsibility for fully managing small capex projects, directing routine maintenance, responding to emergencies, managing risks & implementing preventative maintenance programs.

What Youll Do: 

• Assess all existing repairs & maintenance vendor relationships then execute new RFPs & negotiate new contracts that lever down pricing & lever up performance.
• In partnership with our VP of Procurement & Partnerships, develop relationships with vendors to drive performance & quality.
• Provide management oversight of ongoing Repairs & Maintenance & Preventative Maintenance activities: including any regularly-scheduled monthly, quarterly, bi-annual & annual capex work by property in coordination with Operations for timely execution.
• Set up databases by property to track repairs, identify ongoing issues, log future budget needs, & work with the Operations team to ensure that the repair request system is functioning optimally.
• Provide property team escalation support for complex repair issues. Own & oversee major repairs projects. 
• Review & approve all higher cost repair quotes.
• Create & manage the 5 year annual repair/maintenance plan.
• Consult with our Design & Construction team on Small Capex planning. 
• Create a yearly strategic facilities plan by property & region, working within the budget 
• Create a workplace client experience plan; executing on a strategy for seamless experience for businesses to move in & out of our spaces. 
• Manage workplace clients & vendors, creating strategies to increase efficiency & improve the experience for member move-ins & move outs, as well as suite design installation with subcontractors.
• Hold monthly 1:1s with General Managers to understand their unique property needs & challenges from a facilities perspective.
• Liaise with Construction & Development in opening new locations, including handshake commissioning transitions for all critical vendors & conducting post construction walkthroughs to confirm no General Contractor deficiencies exist.

What We Look For:

• 5+ years experience in facilities management for a hospitality, food & beverage / retail company or for a large commercial building landlord / management company  
• Must have prior experience with, & knowledge of, managing commercial kitchen equipment (ovens, venting, refrigeration etc.)
• Functional knowledge of HVAC systems, construction cost estimating, project management experience
• Experience managing contractor relationships & keen negotiating skills
• Experience with ServiceChannel or other facility management/contractor sourcing software productsDegree in facilities management, construction management, business, engineering, property management, commercial project management or a related discipline preferred
• Demonstrated leadership skills, must be a self-starter able & eager to take initiative, create & implement new processes
• Strong communicator & willingness to work cross-functionally across the organization
• Must be very organized but also simultaneously be able to react quickly to assess & solve active maintenance issues in real time
• Located in the NYC Metro Area & able to work onsite full-time

Compensation:

The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature & level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, & qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties & responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs & conditions.

Base Salary:

Salary Min: $130,000  Salary Max: $140,000

This role is also eligible for Convene's annual incentive performance bonus plan.

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums & maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience & other relevant factors. 

Who We Are:

Convene is a premium hospitality company that designs & operates meeting, event, flexible office, & membership spaces. With a network of 38 locations across nine cities in the U.S. & UK, Convene thoughtfully combines beautiful yet intuitive design, fully-integrated technology services, & a warm & welcoming environment to create a turnkey solution for extraordinary meeting & work experiences. Founded in 2009 with the goal of bringing hospitality & lifestyle into traditional commercial real estate assets, Convene partners with the industrys top landlords to deliver increased value to their assets & premium experiences to their tenants. The company counts Hudsons Bay Company, Ares, & RXR Realty among its investors & has been named one of Americas 100 Most Promising Companies by Forbes & a Best Workplace by magazine, Fortune magazine, & Built In.  Learn more at https://convene.com/  

Were Here For You: 

At Convene, youll receive:

• Excellent health coverage for you & your family starting day one
• Medical & insurance navigation support through Eden Health
• Flexible vacation time plus time off for your birthday
• A Holiday closure each year to allow all employees to unplug & recharge 
• 401K plan with company matching
• Professional development support 
• A chance to be part of a dynamic, growing team 
• The opportunity to have a significant impact on your team & the business in the work that you do 
• A culture of GRIT (Genuine, Relentless, Integrity & Teamwork)

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