Facilities Manager

Company Overview   Lumos is a growing fiber service provider delivering high-speed broadband internet, Wi-Fi, digital voice, streaming TV, and other hosted communications services to residential and small business customers within Virginia, as well as in North Carolina where we are known as NorthState.  We currently have an expanding network of over 5,000 routes miles of fiber with robust Fiber to the Premise (FTTP) broadband expansion plans underway to accelerate serving more homes and businesses with connectivity throughout the region. Our product offering is available to nearly 200,000 addresses and growing.   We are more than your average internet company. Our customers enjoy the fastest fiber speeds available built on a network they can truly count on – all backed by local, expert customer care teams. We know that fast, reliable Internet is what our customers need to stay connected to the things that matter. That continuous connection is our commitment to our community.  Lumos and NorthState are sponsored by EQT Infrastructure, one of the most successful global private equity firms in the fiber industry space.   The Position The Facilities Manager is responsible for managing the overall operational and daily activities of the department. Plans and implements systems that support the work and fulfills the mission and goals of the department efficiently and effectively. Plans and allocates resources to effectively staff and accomplish the work to meet departmental productivity and quality objectives. The Facilities Manager is responsible for ensuring daily workload requirements are obtained and managed at the appropriate levels to meet internal customer expectations. The Facilities Manager also has responsibilities working with the Procurement Supervisor – Supply Chain negotiating pricing, contractual agreements, budgeting, expediting orders, researching new products and/or services as well as providing daily support for the Building Attendant staff. Core responsibilities include but not limited to making sure that buildings and their services meet the needs of the people that work in them.  Accountable for cleaning, security, parking, and ensuring the surrounding environment is in a suitable condition to work. Manage building maintenance to include heating and air conditioning, general upkeep and maintenance, cleaning, waste disposal, security, parking, and landscaping.  Manage land and building assets for Lumos, both owned and leased, including the negotiations of leases, maintenance, and day-to-day operation and administration. Researching and documenting industry best practices, setting benchmarking and documenting policies in related areas.  Duties & Responsibilities: All Real-Estate – managing operations, maintenance, troubles and refurbishments, renovations and office moves for owned buildings, leased offices, leased equipment.    Capital Expense and Operating Expense projects which includes defining requirements, obtaining competitive quotes from contractors and suppliers, overseeing execution of the projects HVAC, Fire Suppression and Security Systems (video surveillance and physical access) – install, operate, maintain, trouble support and administration. Contracts & vendor management – maintain current contracts with key Facilities vendors, negotiate prices and manage cost cutting initiatives Oversee maintenance of all buildings/sites to include inspections, verification of schedules and maintenance routines Manage staff who supports all aspects of facilities including HVAC, invoices, physical access processes, and maintenance Manage real-estate related projects, including HVAC system renovations, new site acquisition and construction and building renovations Negotiate purchase agreements, leases, agreements with external groups including contractors, suppliers, architects and local officials Review and manage budgets with Procurement Supervisor – Supply Chain   Qualifications Education/Education:  College education preferred; Bachelor’s Degree in Business or four to six years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Experience: Relevant work experience related to building and/or property management (may include technical skills, HVAC, Minor Plumbing, Fire Suppression, Etc.) Key Competencies: Ability to develop good working relationships with a wide range of people.Attention to detail and good organizational skills.Excellent spoken and written communications skills.Ability to manage varied and complex work load.Technical knowledge of building services.Financial responsibility for budget.Good problem-solving skills.     Benefits: Includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym Reimbursement, Paid vacation/holiday leave and more.

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