Director, Facilities, Business Resilience, and Security
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Job Info

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This position is responsible for directing the activities of the Global Facilities and Real Estate department which includes Facilities, Office Services, Travel, Real Estate, Fleet, Global Security, Business Resilience, and Facility Security Officer operations. This position is responsible for managing a domestic and international team in the completion of these activities and is directly responsible for certain real estate activities.

What You Will Do

• Ensures that company office buildings are maintained in a quality manner to provide a conducive working environment for our employees. Manages team in interactions between company and property owner/management entity; directs and assists local company employees in this effort.
• Serves as a resource for global facilities to provide consistency and appropriateness of lease facilities.
• Oversees and manages the leasing of all space globally for company operations. This includes the maintenance of a central repository for real estate agreements and financial commitments, lease management, construction management, furniture procurement, and budgeting for real estate projects. Works with leadership at locations and other departments in the completion of real estate projects.
• Oversees process of selecting and managing real estate brokers and lease negotiations.
• Oversees and manages the team providing facility and office services at the headquarters location.
• Oversees and manages global security which includes local access control, global security initiatives, threat analysis and reporting, travel advisories, business resilience, and similar security-related activities.
• Oversees and manages the Facility Security Officer responsibilities at the headquarters location in accordance with the requirements of federal contracts.
• Oversees and manages global travel services provided through managed travel services provider. Ensures travel provider completes reservations in compliance with travel policy and redirects exceptions for approval. Oversees management of vendor relationships with air, hotel, and car rental agencies to maximize savings. Responsible for creating, implementing and managing a Travel Risk Management Program.
• Oversees and approves negotiations and/or negotiates directly with outside vendors for building-related services, such as:
  • Building maintenance and repairs.
  • Construction services.
  • Office equipment leases and/or purchases, and maintenance.
  • Office supplies and furnishings.
  • Mail room and courier services.
  • Vehicle fleet leases, vehicle maintenance, etc.
• Establishes annual operating budget projections and management. Identifies opportunities for cost reduction, containment or avoidance. Responsible for submission of monthly reports on operating results and forecasts to Finance Department.
• Establishes annual capital budgets for global office locations working with local leadership and in accordance with lease expiration schedules.
• Oversees management of the corporate fleet in US and Canada and information on global fleet inventory. Oversees development of relationships with manufacturers and enters into incentive programs to reduce the capital costs of the fleet. Reviews leased vehicle selections annually and adjusts as necessary in response to changes in market, vehicles, and driver needs.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
• Minimum 10 years of experience with both domestic and international locations preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Previous facility management and real estate negotiation/transaction experience required.
• Excellent organizational, communications and computer skills.
• Proficient in managing multiple tasks, flexible in accepting additional responsibilities, and adept in exercising discretion, delegating responsibilities and setting priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with all levels of personnel within the organization in a professional and effective manner.
• Detail oriented with ability to conceptualize the overall situation and objective at same time.
• Supervisory skills to organize plan and direct the work of others.
• Proven business and financial acumen.
• Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer.

ABOUT US

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits

ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs

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