Building Services and Facilities Operations Manager
Cochlear

Change people's lives and love what you do! Cochlear is the most recognized brand in hearing health care.

Building Services and Facilities Operations Manager

*Deadline to apply is August 9, 2024

Position Spotlight:

• Varied education background plus 5-7 years of facilities management experience required
• Responsible for day-to-day safety and operations of all Cochlear Americas facilities
• 100% on-site role supporting our corporate office in Lone Tree and Centennial (Fulton) warehouse with remote support of 2 audiology clinics in Texas

Change people's lives and love what you do! Cochlear is the most recognized brand in hearing health care.

About the role

Cochlear is helping people hear, and be heard, all over the world. Come be a part of our amazing mission! If you know facilities management including construction maintenance and all facets of facilities operations, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the Property and Facilities team at the global leader in implantable hearing devices! In this role, you will be based in our Americas head office in Lone Tree, CO. This role is 100% on-site with minimal travel to Texas.

Your success in this role is measured by executing responsibilities to include all matters of maintenance, vendor management, security, health, safety, and overall building, office, clinic, and warehouse environments management. This role will assure the effective functioning of the facilities to provide a safe working environment for employees, clients, partners, and visitors and their activities by using best practices to manage resources, services and processes to meet the needs of the company. Responsibilities also include planning and emergency management, leading the organization's fire safety, security planning and operations, lobby and visitor management for the Lone Tree facility, and mail and shipping operations. This role is the key liaison for Cochlear's on-site food service partner and building management companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the Lone Tree facility central services including reception, main switchboard, security, environmental services, mail services, catering/food services, waste disposal, and parking; manages security, environmental services, non-device mail services, waste disposal, and parking for Fulton. Provides support to clinic leaders for Texas clinics operations.
• Interface with the landlords, property management, vendors, and acts as 24/7 emergency contact for security, safety, and building functions.
• Develops, implements, and maintains facilities management programs including basic life and safety, preventative maintenance, and all life-cycle requirements.
• Develops, implements and maintains safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including Occupations Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Transportation (DOT).
• Plans and manages an annual capital and operating budget as well as develops and implements cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage contractor and vendor relationships. Administer vendor contracts and meet regularly with suppliers, contactors, and vendors to ensure contractual obligations are met and adjustments made as necessary.

Key Requirements

To add value to Cochlear in this role you'll be able to meet and demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities in your application and at interview:

• Bachelor's degree, trade journeyman, or equivalent education and experience.
• 5-7 years of facilities management experience to include construction maintenance and all facets of facilities operations.
• 3+ years of direct supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of principles and practices of business administration, finance, procurement and contracts with demonstrated project management experience.
• Knowledge and application of health, safety, and environmental regulations including knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards along with knowledge and application of building security management.
• Proven history working with electrical and mechanical systems.

Total Rewards

In addition to the opportunity to develop your knowledge and grow professionally, we offer competitive wages and benefits.

• Pay Range in the United States: $120,000 - $129,000 annually, based upon experience, as well as an annual bonus opportunity of 15% of base salary. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
• Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance as well as 401(K) matching with immediate vesting, Paid Time Off, tuition reimbursement, maternity and paternity leave, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and pet insurance.

Who are we?

Human needs have always been our inspiration, ever since Professor Graeme Clark set out to create the first multi-channel cochlear implant because he saw his father struggle with hearing loss. We always start with people in mind - thinking about their needs.

For this reason, our products, services and support will continue to evolve and improve. We are by our customers' side through the entire hearing journey, so they can experience a life full of hearing. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives and working in an organization where they can be part of bringing the mission to life each day.

Physical & Mental Demands

The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to be in a stationary (seated/standing) position; utilize business technology for work product delivery, communicate orally and in writing with others internal or external to the organization, utilize problem solving/critical thinking skills to discern and convey information. May be asked to occasionally transport/move up to 30 pounds, depending on the position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. The individual is regularly required to utilize comprehension, critical thinking, communication, problem solving, organization reasoning, relating to others and discernment of items such as product specifications, procedures and processes to customers (whether internal or external). Influence, organization/classification of information and planning are also required.

The work environment is an office/warehouse/clinical environment. This is representative of the environment an individual may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Apply now by completing your application form online. Applicants must meet the job specific application criteria to be considered. Visit our careers site at www.cochlear.us/careers to learn more.

Cochlear Americas is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cochlear will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation with completing the online application, please contact us via web or phone at 303-264-2549.

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