Director of Facilities

CSM Companies, located in Madison, WI, is seeking a talented individual for our Director of Facilities role who will provide facility management leadership for CSM Companies. This position is responsible for managing real estate and supplemental services that supports 25 CSM business locations in 5 states including, but not limited to, all daily operations, dealership and office relocations, space utilization, energy savings and sustainability initiatives, and construction / project management. This position is based out of our CSM Headquarters in Madison, WI, and will report to the Vice President – Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee facilities and maintenance functions for all CSM business locations
• Build synergies amongst the facility leads at each CSM business location
• Research and implement improvements in building products and/or systems which will serve to better utilize human and financial resources
• Ensure all building systems and shop floor equipment is maintained while improving uptime and mean time to repair
• Direct, plan, and staff the activities of construction related project, department moves, and capital equipment reallocations/additions
• Act as liaison between the Operations Department and other departments of the business. Tailor services provided in order to meet the needs of various departments within fiscal and staffing guidelines

Primary Duties:

• Develop and manager expense, capital, and operational budgets
• Develop and implement energy conservation program
• Manage safety program to ensure compliance
• Remain current on all government laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the position, and ensure regulatory compliance
• Develop safety policies and procedures to provide efficient and effective services
• Prepare written reports as required
• Oversee all outside maintenance vendors (snow, ice removal, lawn maintenance, etc.) at all CSM business locations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or applicable certifications required
• Ten (10) plus years of facility and or maintenance experience required
• Supervisory experience
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of plumbing, mechanical, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and working knowledge of Preventative Maintenance Software
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, drawings/blueprints, and procedure manuals
• Project management experience
• Must possess good communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stop and lift/move up to 75lbs on a regular basis
• Ability to work in a dealership environment to include 8-12 hour days with frequent exposure to weather elements