Industrial Facility Property Manager

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future?

If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

What you will do

In this job you are responsible to proactively maintain and preserve the value of Volvo’s properties / facilities through close cooperation with stakeholders and suppliers / partners.

You drive and lead building long-term maintenance.

As a Property Manager you plan, drive, lead and monitor building long-term maintenance (LTM). You coordinate remodeling- and new construction projects related to the design, maintenance, construction, renovation and repair of manufacturing and / or non-manufacturing properties.

You also control and follow up on performance accountability; meaning that you provide expertise input and secure performance, business continuity, safety, quality, sustainability, cost control, efficiency and property value over time - without compromising on Volvo Group needs.

The Property Manager provides support for relevant scope in property transaction projects, defined per project.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible to ensure maintenance of our properties through their life-cycle by a structured work with property condition assessments and LTM plans.
• Technical area of competence may differ (HVAC, Electrical, Security etc.)
• Responsible for assuring compliance with relevant directives, authority regulations, laws and property legislation.
• Responsible to assure compliance to both real estate and financial directives for properties.
• Responsible for property management budget and cost including follow-up and reporting in designated systems and actively work to optimize property cost including sustainable savings.
• Responsible to analyze and prioritize among investment needs and prepare data for investment cases.
• Responsible for property projects, follow-up and reporting including registration and update in designated systems.
• Responsible to ensure Health & Safety compliance within the day-to-day service delivery within the GRE scope.
• Participate in the selection of, and negotiations with, suppliers and contractors in close cooperation with Volvo purchasing organization.
• Responsible for managing sourcing where purchasing responsibilities are delegated to GRE.
• Through close cooperation with business control, understand and explain the cost development as well as drive improvements to get back on track if needed.
• Responsible for local dialogues after alignment with business control regarding cost calculation output and figures for forecast.
• Responsible for content, data accuracy and ensuring timely updates for all dimensions in the property- and tenancy register and other real estate specific systems.
• Support system implementations and rollouts of new processes and directives.
• Responsible for the process of orders and invoices that is related to GRE, regarding daily operations and specific projects.
• Support line management with evaluation and follow up of delivery performance incl. assessments.
• Responsible to ensure energy optimization and sustainability within the day-to-day service delivery within the GRE scope.

Who are you?

Culture and Mindset

As an employee at Group Real Estate we champion a service minded culture aimed at giving a strong image of the organization and being in line with Volvo Group values and principles.

We support and engage in fulfilling the GRE strategy.

We continuously share best practice with peers as well as towards other region, division and function and support in implementing Volvo Group and GRE policies, directives, guidelines, procedures, standards and decisions.

Together we grow our knowledge of key elements in the continuous improvement concept and know how to improve performance using lean concepts to reduce lead time, eliminate waste and losses, and improve the quality of our projects and services.

Education / Certificates

• BS in Engineering or Building Systems or relevant diploma
• 2-5 years of relevant property or project management experience in and industrial facility

Skills

• Solid technical knowledge of building installation systems.
• Proficient skills in building construction methods / site infrastructure specifics.
• Knowledge of authorities demands and property legislation.
• Experience of project management.
• Negotiating and financial knowledge, how to add business value.
• Good presentations skills.
• Fluent skills in English, written and spoken.

What’s in it for you?

We are pleased to offer a solid package of compensation and benefits. You will enjoy :

Competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous PTO

Tax deferred retirement plans, varied by business; 401(K) with company match

Global organization with expansive career growth opportunities

Volvo Group University for professional and personal development

Workplace health / wellness and reimbursement programs

Avid approach to Sustainability

Culture with a passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all

We also offer an array of additional benefits and programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

We will gladly share this information and more at any time during the interviewing process or as part of your offer letter.

Ready for the next move?

Disclaimer : The above statements are intended to describe the general level of work being performed by persons assigned to the classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of the job. Printed copies may not be the most current.

Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action employer. E.O.E. / M / F / D / V

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Who we are and what we believe in

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination.

We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible.

We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions.

Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Group Real Estate is part of Volvo Group - and our ambition is to create work environments where people thrive, every day.

We are a global team of real estate professionals, acting as true business partners to our stakeholders, in more than 60 different countries and 600 sites.

Volvo Group Real Estate operate throughout the entire property lifecycle, from acquisition to divestment. We believe we can always learn and improve, and we know this is best done together.