Facility Operations Manager

AppleOne Employment Services
Miami-Dade County, FL

Title: Facility Operations Manager

Location: Miami, FL (On-Site)

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 40 hours/week

Position Type: Long-Term Contract (12 Months - Potential for FT Conversion)

Pay Rate: $55 – $60/hour


We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Facility Operations Manager to join a respected multinational organization responsible for managing and maintaining facilities for Miami-Dade County.


Position Overview:

  • This role supports a large municipal-level facilities management contract in South Florida, overseeing daily building operations to ensure safety, compliance, reliability, and operational excellence.
  • The Facilities Operations Manager is responsible for leadership of site teams, budget management, preventive maintenance programs, contract compliance, CMMS oversight, vendor performance, and stakeholder communication.
  • This position requires strong leadership skills, financial discipline, regulatory awareness, emergency response capability, and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary facilities teams in a structured environment.
  • Fluency in both English and Spanish is required to effectively communicate with workforce teams and stakeholders.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight of facility operations.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for operational, contractual, and financial matters.
  • Manage preventive maintenance programs across MEP systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm, BAS, security systems).
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of CMMS data, including work orders, asset tracking, and PM schedules.
  • Develop, manage, and monitor operating budgets and financial forecasts.
  • Prepare and deliver monthly operational and financial reports.
  • Track and report KPIs to ensure compliance with performance standards.
  • Manage subcontractors and vendor relationships, including contract administration and cost control.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage supervisors and operations staff.
  • Respond to after-hours incidents and emergencies as required.
  • Support asset lifecycle planning and capital improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, life safety, and regulatory requirements.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management, or equivalent experience in a facilities management discipline with 10+ years of progressive responsibility.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in facilities management or building operations.
  • 10+ years of leadership experience managing technical and operational teams.
  • Proven experience managing operating budgets and financial reporting.
  • Strong knowledge of MEP systems and preventive maintenance programs.
  • Experience using CMMS platforms (Maximo, Yardi, Archibus, FMX, or similar).
  • Experience managing vendor contracts and ensuring service-level compliance.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
  • Working knowledge of OSHA and safety compliance standards.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).