Facilities Director
Company Background:
Gilt Groupe provides invitation-only access to high-end fashion and luxury brands at highly discounted prices. The company currently works with a roster of nearly 400 up-and-coming and established brands in the women's, men's, children's, beauty, and home fashion categories.
Gilt Groupe was founded by an experienced team with proven track records at successful luxury fashion companies. Gilt Groupe is a fully funded company and is currently based in the vibrant Chelsea neighborhood in New York City.
Job Description:
The Facilities Director reports to the Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for directing, planning, organizing and administering Gilt Groupe’s construction projects, facility operations, maintenance activities, security functions and all related vendor activity. The successful candidate shall oversee daily operations of all Gilt facilities—this includes two offices in New York City and a multi-use facility in Brooklyn—and shall delivery quality services for internal staff and visitors.
Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
• Plan and direct facility management services including building and facility operating systems maintenance, repair and improvement, custodial services and security
• Develop the facilities budgets; monitor budget expenditures; review requests for additional services; prepare contract specifications and negotiate maintenance services
• Partner with IT to plan and execute infrastructure upgrades and improvements
• Plan and direct office moves, renovations and new space build-outs; direct project plans and work of architects, engineers and contractors for all aspects of construction management and facility build-out; ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
• Assist in long-term space planning/real estate decisions
• Implement sustainability programs that will help the organization to reduce its environmental footprint
• Direct work of Facilities Manager, reception and office management staff
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years experience managing facilities
• P&L accountability and successful management of operating and capital budgets of at least 10MM
• Experience with procurement and contract compliance
• Experience directing skilled and semi-skilled personnel, as well as interacting with executive management
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and problem-solving skills
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