Director of Facilities, Safety & Risk Management (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Facilities

1. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures to ensure all procedures, equipment, and physical facility infrastructure are routinely monitored and assessed to determine being free from dangerous or illegal conditions.
2. Ensure all owned and leased facilities follow applicable building codes and are following OSHA, ADA, as well as local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations.
3. In collaboration with organizational leadership, reviews and executes all new and existing lease agreements, and negotiations; designs and manages internal renovations, moves, changes of offices and workstations.
4. Oversee all capital improvements new construction or rehab of UMOS occupied facilities while maintaining a positive working relationship with property owners and vendors.
5. Develops and maintains written policies and procedures related to building maintenance standards, and preventative maintenance programs for all facilities.
6. Manages building maintenance and custodial operations and staff.
7. Maintains computerized facility and maintenance records, to monitor proactive maintenance activities.
8. Build and maintain internal and external relationships to ensure smooth communication and rapid execution of facilities-related requests.

Safety & Security

1. Responsible for the development, planning and implementation of safety programs in compliance with OSHA guidelines, the assessment of risk exposure, and the implementation of safety and security strategies to protect UMOS workers, clients, property, other assets, and the environment.
2. Conduct risk assessments and hazard evaluations, implementing controls to reduce risks
3. Organize and conduct safety audits for all facilities and equipment
4. Prepare and administer safety training programs, maintaining records for certifications.
5. Lead monthly safety committee meetings and act as the primary contact for emergency services
6. Maintain environmental health programs in compliance with EPA guidelines.
7. Manages internal and outsourced security operations and Public Safety staff.
8. Works with law enforcement and other government agencies with respect to safety, environmental, and health compliance and standards, criminal investigations, fire regulations and other related issues.
9. Directs site safety and security programs including facility risk assessment, response protocols, departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and facility specific response protocols for UMOS locations.
10. Maintains site security plans and communicates roles and responsibilities to departments/staff to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, industry standards and UMOS requirements.
11. Ensures security and safety protocols are established and adhered to for the protection of all during standard business operations and special events.
12. Ensures all mandatory safety and security training is performed to maintain compliance with state, federal, and global regulations.
13. Communicates with management to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in the performance of Environmental, Health and Safety Effectiveness.

General

1. Coordinates purchasing and distribution of materials, equipment, machinery and supplies for faculties, security, and environmental safety
2. Identify vendors for service and suppliers of goods. Negotiate best terms and rates and manage contract performance.
3. Maintains computerized procurement records, including items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories; expedite delivery of goods to users.
4. Will assist in the development and management of budget and track spending within defined budget and across cost centers.
5. Will be responsible for development and implementation of policies, procedures, goals, and objectives relating to facilities, security, and environmental safety.
6. Supervise and prepare performance evaluations for assigned staff and perform other personnel related activities, including training assigned staff in all facets of their jobs.
7. Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, perform special project activities and other related duties as assigned.