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The Manager, Real Estate Facilities Operations (REFM) oversees the daily delivery of facility management services, including corrective and preventive maintenance, budgeting, and operational planning for assigned properties. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Real Estate-Facilities Management & Construction, and ensures the safety, functionality, and efficiency of facilities while managing teams and vendors to maintain Brightspeed’s standards for service quality and cost-effectiveness.
Job Responsibility:
Ensuring operational reliability, safety, and compliance of assigned facilities within approved expense budgets
Overseeing corrective repairs, preventive maintenance, and other facility services according to established standards
Supervising internal staff and external service providers to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of Real Estate services
Utilizing systems, tools, and programs to manage cost, service delivery, and client relationships effectively
Administering Safety and Disaster Recovery Programs as required
Serving as a 24/7 on-call point of contact on a rotational basis
travel as needed
Identifying and overseeing capital and expense projects to maintain and improve company assets
Partnering with Construction Managers to plan and manage multimillion-dollar capital improvement budgets
Assisting with developing and managing operational expense budgets
Developing and maintaining strategic capital and expense replacement programs
Managing contractors and budgets to ensure on-time, within-budget project completion that meets company quality standards
Collaborating with internal business units to ensure facilities align with operational and customer requirements
Supporting Real Estate activities, including leasing, landlord relations, tenant communications, and facility audits
Acting as a liaison between the Real Estate department and other corporate functions
Performing other duties as assigned
Requirements:
MUST RESIDE IN ALABAMA, GEORGIA, MISSISSIPPI, SOUTH CAROLINA, or TENNESSEE
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred
Equivalent experience (5–10 years) in facilities or project management within a large organization may be substituted
Previous experience managing people and remote properties required
Experience developing and managing budgets and leading cross-functional projects
Industry certifications preferred (e.g., Real Estate License, BOMA, IFMA, PMP, or similar)
Strong technical knowledge of building systems (mechanical, electrical, energy management)
Expertise in managing commercial and technical space operations
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Proven ability to manage vendors and contractors effectively
Strong client service orientation and conflict resolution skills
Detail-oriented with exceptional planning, monitoring, and follow-up abilities
Strong negotiation and leadership skills
results-driven and self-motivated
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal departments and external partners
Familiarity with property codes, zoning, and permitting processes
Working knowledge of corporate functions such as Legal, Procurement, and Environmental Health & Safety
Nice to have:
Advanced degree or additional certification in Business, Project Management, or Facilities Operations
Experience managing large capital improvement or multi-site facility programs
Demonstrated success in a corporate real estate or telecommunications environment
What we offer:
Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance