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This position provides guidance, instruction, direction and leadership to the team for the purpose of achieving functional goals and objectives. Administer campus remodel projects, and related moves ensuring contractors are acting according to the plan. Coordinate maintenance and service requests of facilities and real estate property matters to ensure associates and tenants are working in a comfortable environment. Provide a positive contact for both Markel associates and business partners in order to provide a productive work environment and facilitate amicable, seamless resolution to facility issues that arise.according to the plan. Coordinate maintenance and service requests of facilities and real estate property matters to ensure associates and tenants are working in a comfortable environment. Provide a positive contact for both Markel associates and business partners in order to provide a productive work environment and facilitate amicable, seamless resolution to facility issues that arise.
Job Responsibilities
Manage the work activities, performance and development of subordinate staff. Share expertise and best practices so team can work effectively and efficiently. Act as a role model for staff and foster a continuous improvement and process culture, and customer service mentality. Review existing processes and recommend improvements or enhancements for greater efficiencies.
Provide excellent customer service to all associates in order to improve the work environment and uphold the organizational core values. Work diligently to find resolutions to problems.
Administer campus remodel projects and related moves which include the planning, budgeting, communication and vendor management phases, within the established organization’s standards and financial guidelines. Manage company projects as assigned in support of Markel’s business goals.
Create and manage local facilities budgets, and manage vendors and contractors. Responsible for managing the timely and proper maintenance and repair of building systems and infrastructure, in some locations may work directly with property manager. Manage office cleaning services and oversee management of office and break room supplies. Assist local leadership to ensure the office environment promotes creativity and productivity. Manage tenant relations, when applicable.
Responsible for vendor account monitoring and accounts payable. Work to convert all Markel locations to negotiated contracts for office supplies, document storage and disposal, and overnight delivery. Continually look for ways to reduce costs with current vendors. Monitor and encourage local associates to follow Markel standards and processes to ensure most efficient operations and cost management.
Education
Certification
Work Experience
Minimum 3 years of facilities and office management experience, including knowledge of operations and maintenance, project management, environmental stewardship and sustainability, emergency preparedness and business continuity, real estate & property management, technology
Insurance experience preferred
Skill Sets
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organization and time management skills
Strong people management skills
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Visio, Word)
Strong team player
Flexibility and attention to detail
Strong desire for continuous improvement
US Work Authorization
US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
Pay information:
The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. The national average salary for the Facilities Administrator, Workplace Resources is $65,700 - $87,600 with 15% bonus potential.
Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.
We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better
We enjoy the everyday | We think further
In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.
All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.
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