Vice President Facilities & CREST

The Global Head of Facilities & CREST is responsible for the global management and operation of all aspects of the facilities function. This includes building maintenance/operations, housekeeping, event set-up/support, security and access control, transportation management across multiple office locations, Travel Desk, Front Office, work space optimization, Guest House booking, maintenance and Utilization, mail/messenger services, business continuity, and immigration back end support. You will be responsible for developing and managing the Facilities budget across all global offices to ensure all services are provided in a cost-effective manner. Working closely with the Global CAO, you will develop long-range plans for the maintenance and improvement of facilities globally, as well as implement global facility related policies/procedures and facilities management tools for automation of facilities processes and related vendor management. Reporting to the Global CAO and being a member of the global operations Leadership Team, you will be responsible for hiring, training, and supervising a team of facility managers and support staff across regions to ensure teams" performance meets Client Global standards. Your duties and responsibilities will include developing and implementing long-term facility plans aligning with global business goals and within budget, implementing policies/procedures/automation tools, conducting build vs buy analysis for efficient operation of facilities globally, investigating options for new premises, ensuring buildings meet HSE requirements, compliance with local, state, and labour laws/regulations related to commercial real estate, overseeing facility security, developing emergency response plans & business continuity globally, negotiating and managing contracts with vendors and service providers, overseeing maintenance and repair, cost reduction strategies of facilities, equipment, energy usage, and systems globally, serving as the point of contact for all facility-related issues globally, handling employee inquiries and complaints professionally, and supervising facility staff while providing training and development opportunities. Required skills and qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in engineering, MBA, or related field, 15+ years of experience in facilities management or a similar role, expertise in all aspects of commercial real estate including project design, proven track record of successful budget development and oversight, strong project management and technical planning of real estate and IT infrastructure, ability to lead and motivate a team, excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, and strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.,