GS Real Estate Facilities Manager

Description
*Job Description*
The Facilities Manager is responsible for the strategic development and operational execution of facility-related solutions. This role ensures that all areas under management meet performance objectives and client expectations, while maintaining high standards in safety, service delivery, and cost-efficiency.

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Key Responsibilities

• Leadership
• Lead, mentor, and develop both salaried and hourly teams.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure alignment with operational frameworks and execution strategies.
• Foster a shared understanding of team goals and operational expectations.
• Client Relationship Management
• Build and maintain strong client and customer relationships.
• Identify client needs, provide updates on operational progress, and ensure excellent customer service.
• Utilize the STAR selling model to support client engagement and solution development.
• Design and adapt facilities programs according to client specifications.
• Financial Management
• Develop, manage, and report on facility budgets (labor, supplies, equipment, services).
• Ensure financial compliance with internal systems and standards (e.g., Danfoss processes).
• Monitor key financial metrics, analyze trends, and lead initiatives to improve operational margins.
• Achieve targeted cost savings, especially in the first two years of outsourced operations.
• Collaborate with sourcing professionals to identify and support cost-saving initiatives.
• Service Delivery
• Ensure consistent service performance aligned with SLAs and KPIs.
• Oversee contracted services across critical facility operations: HVAC, fire/life safety, janitorial, pest control, landscaping, and others.
• Lead preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure reliability of infrastructure and systems.
• Guarantee compliance in management, operations, and financial audits across all properties.
• Operational Efficiency
• Drive productivity by implementing best practices in labor and facility management.
• Maintain compliance with Operational Excellence standards.
• Conduct regular inspections and use performance data to drive process improvements.
• Compliance & Multi-Service Oversight
• Ensure adherence to safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee the performance and integration of multiple service lines across sites.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a management role.
• Proven experience managing diverse teams and facility operations.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

*Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow*
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder's mindset "action speaks louder than words", we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.