Facilities Administrator /Project Manager

Company: Jacobs
Location: Dearborn, MI

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BRIEF OUTLINE OF SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Responsible for managing operation of test facility where testing and failure analysis of automotive components is conducted
  • Manage physical site including coordination and direction of UAW skilled trades to ensure building standards are met per city, state and OSHA requirements
  • Oversee HVAC operation, facility maintenance and waste management resulting in a safe and healthy day-to-day work environment
  • Purchase laboratory supplies and consumables, track receipt of goods and distribute shipments so that staff has necessary materials to perform work
  • Manage and reconcile annual budget for corporate VISA purchases
  • Point-of-contact for and main interface with multiple levels of employees – executive leaders, managers, laboratory engineers, skilled trades, vendors, suppliers, IT – to create seamless operation within the facility
  • Manage office automation, seating, phone and printer requirements for facility
  • Conduct daily safety walks and document compliance tracking log; participate on building safety committee

Assist with quotations for new business generating additional revenue for the facility

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor of Administration or Science Degree in a related discipline plus a minimum of six (6) years of progressive and relevant experience. Additional relevant education may be substituted for progressive experience.
  • Project Management experience preferred
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Open to be mentored, coached, and trained
  • Strong focus and attention to detail
  • Self-motivated and self-driven
  • Strong organizational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position
  • Lifting: Up to 50 lbs, 50%
  • Climbing: NA
  • Crawling: MA
  • Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Slip resistant hardened toe shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection in designated areas, 100%
  • Unusual physical requirements: Sitting (50%), Standing (75%), Bending (25%), Stooping (25%)
  • High noise level: Exposure to high noise areas possible in test facility, 25%
  • Other: NA
Description of Work Environment
  • Inside? Outside? Combination? Where?: Inside, office environment, test lab, 100%
  • Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: NA
  • Hazardous conditions – What are they?: Exposure to test equipment, 25%
  • Travel/transportation requirements: May require occasional local travel, 25%
  • Other: NA
Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks
  • Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated – which?: Computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, 100%
  • Vehicles, forklifts, etc. operated which?: NA
  • Tools used in trade – which ones?: Occasional use of hand tools, 25%
  • Other: NA
Criticality of Attendance
  • Overtime, regular days, off days: Monday through Friday 7:00am to 4:00pm, 100%. May require occasional overtime and weekend work to cover testing requirements.
  • Shift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Day shift
  • Necessity for regular attendance: Critical, 100%
  • Urgency for punctuality: Critical, 100%
  • Work hours are normally 8 hours per day and 5 days per week, Monday-Friday. Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary. Must have flexibility of work days to cover weekend testing requirements.
Other Essential Functions
Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, health performance evaluation, and background check.
Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co-workers. Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to self or others. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner. Dependable personal transportation to work site is required.

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