Job Title:
Facility Manager
Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another's experience.
Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
Job Description:
The Facility Manager is responsible for managing daily facility aspects of each building and office activities across Switzerland, ensuring that the facilities and environment are safe, clean, efficient, and well-functioning. The person will support the Site Operations Team that is managing all aspects of the critical infrastructure of the Data Center.
You will manage different FM vendors and their staff, implement best practices and performance measurement, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence across our facilities in your region.
Contractor performance shall be measured against key targets, services provided and managed using a variety of tools to ensure that the internal and external customers' expectations are met.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Facility Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive facility management strategy aligned with the operational objectives of the department.
2. Identify Trends and Future Requirements: Ensure efficiency and sustainability by identifying trends and future requirements.
3. Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and select vendors and service providers to meet facility maintenance, repair, and lifecycle replacement needs.
4. Operational Service Delivery: Own and oversee all aspects of day-to-day facility management, including cleaning, gardening, building infrastructure maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and installations across multiple data centers in Switzerland, as requested. Collaborate with various teams within the Operations Department.
5. Safety Regulations: Ensure compliance with safety regulations and implement best practices for a secure and productive working environment.
6. Client Deployments: Coordinate with internal teams to support client deployments and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are achieved.
7. Repair and Renovation Projects: Coordinate and oversee repair and renovation projects that affect the building envelope or exterior.
8. Third-Party Contract Management: Support the OPS Procurement Team by onboarding new vendors and renewing contracts to secure favorable terms for the organization, ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry best practices.
Requirements:
1. A degree in Facilities Management, Real Estate Management, Construction or a Master Craftsman from a related field with further education according to FM-Switzerland.
2. At least 3 years of professional experience in a similar role, preferably in an international context.
3. Strong knowledge of building systems, construction, maintenance, and facility-related technologies.
4. Familiarity with Swiss regulations and standards in facility management (e.g. SIA, SUVA) and strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
5. Knowledge in Data Center or Critical Infrastructure industries, preferred.
6. Excellent communication and organization skills, with a strong problem-solving and analytic mindset planning and organization skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet tight deadlines.
7. Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
8. German and English skills are a must.
We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above-market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.