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Role Summary

 Responsible for all daily facility operations of leased/owed facilities (retail as well as administrative) with regard to: leasing, maintenance programs, facility contracts, energy conservation, office equipment and furnishings procurement. Assists with new facility planning, design, engineering, acquisition and build out along with existing facility modifications or retrofit.  Assists with preparation and oversees operating budget for all leased/owned facilities.  Performs onsite inspections of work and coordination with contracted construction or service companies during the work performed.  Ensures all Cox buildings and facilities are in compliance with all local, state and federal OSHA facility related regulations.

 Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions

ʉۢ Ensures proper maintenance of all assets within the facility and surrounding property and the safety of all assigned personnel.

• Coordinates the pre-qualification, bidding, proposal evaluation and subcontractor selection process for periodic maintenance contracts along with site/facility cleaning. Ensures cost control, quality and completeness of work and expedient reactions to emergency situations.

• May develop ROI analysis as it relates to Facility management and ensures approved projects are documented with accurate and timely Capital Investment Requests

• Coordinates facility management activities with Cox Enterprises to ensure decisions are consistent with existing business plans, visions and operations. (Cox Family:  CEI, CCI, Manheim, Cox Conserves, Auto Trader)

• Maintains Critical Building Infrastructure to include UPS, Battery Backups, Generators, HVAC. Manages vendors, contractors, and professional consultants which may include architectural, pest control, plumbing, landscaping, HVAC, electrical, fire suppression systems, employee dining facility, document production/mailroom

• Provides leadership, coaching and counseling to department members. Includes assigning and developing team goals, department goals and IDP's

• Establishes key delivery dates and oversees project completion through customer occupancy, providing a turnkey solution to end-users.

• Develops long range Facility Planning and feasibility studies/analysis.

• May interface with landlords, municipalities, land and property developers and other regulatory authorities on easements and right-of-way negotiations. May engage CEI Legal as necessary.

• Recommends and updates budgetary life cycle estimates as needed in support of facility construction and developments.

• Manages and/or acts as primary point of contact for in-house and developer representatives regarding construction negotiations and project development.

• Responds to emergency calls, assumes lead role evaluating damages and takes necessary steps to protect customers, employees and property, notifies Leadership per local Escalation Plan.  

• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide outstanding customer service.

• Facilitates regular project coordination meetings with in-house and developer representatives.

• Reviews business case analyses to ensure current and future development initiatives are correctly aligned with Cox business initiatives and strategies.

• Maintains documentation of Life Safety Systems/Fire Suppression systems.

• Coordinates with Risk Management and Human Resources on BCP, OSHA, ADA, safety and other related facility matters including evacuation procedures and natural disasters.

• Partners with CEI on contract negotiation for real estate property related matters

• Manages vendors, contractors, and professional consultants; ensures that all contracts, designs and vendor performance are in accordance with CCI requirements.

Qualifications:

Minimum

ʉۢ 7 or more years of experience required in related field (i.e. Business, Facilities Management, etc.)

• 5 or more years of experience required if candidate possesses a related advanced degree

• Requires strong knowledge of MS Office Applications, i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.

• Excellent leadership, coaching, mentoring, organizational, multi-tasking, math, verbal, written, presentation, and collaborative skills to work effectively with teams throughout the organization as well as external contacts

• Valid local State Drivers License with driving record that meets Cox standards.

Preferred 

ʉۢ BS/BA degree in related discipline strongly desired (i.e. Business, Management, etc.)

• 2 or more years of experience in a management role preferred

• Previous Construction Management, Project Manager or Facilities Management of staff/projects

• Experience in telecommunications industry desired

• Experience managing staff/projects from remote location

• Certification in a Facility related function, i.e. Building Maintenance, HVAC, Electrical, etc.

• Experience operating commercial chillers, cooling towers, boilers, HVAC, VFD drives and pumps

• Experience operating automated Building Management Systems to include Central Plant and Lighting

Who We Are

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through broadband applications and services. The largest private telecom company in America, we proudly serve six million homes and businesses across 18 states. We're dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities and the characteristics that makes each one unique.

About Cox 

We are the Cox family of businesses. We’ve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us.  Our primary divisions – Cox Communications and Cox Automotive – are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators.  We’re also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation.  We’re looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope you’ll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at coxenterprises.com. 

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).  For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.  

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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