Job Network

IFMA/NI's Career Services Committee is here to help chapter members and employers alike in their facility management hiring endeavors.

Our Career Services Committee chair is Rich Goulet, president of Energy Veterans, Inc. Rich is a former recruiter and certified career coach.

The Career Services Committee maintains an up-to-date resume bank - for NI chapter members only. Companies looking for top area facility management talent need look no further!
The Northern Illinois Chapter of IFMA provides employers with two outstanding outlets to announce facility management job openings. Firstly, get the word out via this web site by emailing your FM job openings to JOBS@ifmani.com

Secondly, the positions also run in our award-winning chapter newsletter, NINEWS, reaching 400+ area facilities professionals each month.

Career Services holds periodic 1/2 day seminars at convenient suburban Chicago area locations - featuring terrific guest speakers on topics such as networking, resume writing and interviewing skills.

So whether you're an NI member looking for a job, or you have a facility management position to fill, look no further. Email us at JOBS@ifmani.com today.

Please also check out the Illinois Work Net Center to:
     *Find a job
     *Contact career advisors
     *Help for laid off workers

Posted January 2010

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is a national engineering and architectural consulting firm dedicated to providing practical and technically sound solutions to problems in new and existing structures which employs extraordinary people at all organizational levels. We currently have an opportunity for a skilled and dedicated Facilities Manager/Chief Building Engineer to support our campus headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois.

We are seeking a professional who is highly motivated, has strong leadership, technical, mechanical, communication, project management, and organizational skills, and who will excel in and enjoy our culture and work environment.

The Facilities Manager/Chief Building Engineer plans, manages, and is actively engaged in all aspects of WJE’s headquarters campus facilities function in Northbrook, Illinois. The position oversees four campus buildings including highly specialized structural and materials laboratories, grounds maintenance, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, office furnishings, equipment and machinery management, and building space allocation calculations. In addition, the position performs maintenance and troubleshooting tasks, participates in planning for major campus redevelopment efforts, and administers the campus emergency action plan.

Responsibilities of this position include:

Management

§ Prioritize, schedule, and delegate work assignments, and directly supervise the building and grounds staff to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of the campus.

§ Negotiate and administer all vendor contracts related to facility services, ensuring on‑time completion of services within budget.

§ Supervise contractors working on site, ensuring compliance with the organization's policies and procedures while maintaining positive working relationships. Ensure internal customer satisfaction with contracted work.

§ Develop, recommend, and administer the departmental budget, managing within budget constraints. Analyze and report on variances between actual and budgeted expenditures.

Operations and Maintenance

§ Receive, prioritize, schedule, and ensure the timely and satisfactory completion of work requests for the campus.

§ Administer the building automation systems, including recommending system add‑ons and integration with other building systems. Ensure the consistent functioning of the system. Operate computerized and other HVAC/mechanical systems to meet the needs in a cost effective manner. Utilize building automation systems to improve efficiency and identify potential systems problems.

§ Test and maintain building systems, to include fire alarm, elevator, and other systems to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies. Coordinate inspections by regulatory agencies.

§ Maintain technical competency and remain current in technology, keep abreast of changing technology on HVAC systems, mechanical controls, fire safety and security systems, etc.

§ Manage and account for a small fleet of company vehicles for the Northbrook campus.

§ Assess building security measures and recommend changes for the future.

§ Monitor departmental supplies and equipment, reordering as needed.

§ Perform hands-on maintenance work.

§ Ensure the smooth operation of equipment in the laboratory which may include coordination of certification and testing of lab equipment.

§ Develop and implement technical specifications for building systems and their operation. Ensure compliance with the specifications and the maximum utilization of the system for employee comfort, while minimizing costs.

§ Ensure the completion of all required records, paperwork, documents, etc. Organize and maintain a library of specifications related to products and materials.

Project Planning and Execution

§ Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations including administering the campus emergency action plan.

§ Participate in Northbrook facilities planning group and actively contribute to long range plans for the campus.

§ Act as a resource to managers in other branch offices across the country on facilities standards, space allocation, and leasing discussions.

Other Requirements:

§ A Bachelors degree preferred and five to seven years of related experience; or an associate degree or two years of college and seven to ten years experience in building and grounds operation and maintenance including building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; or a combination of education and experience.

§ Leadership ability and team building skills with a minimum of four years supervisory experience, including staff, vendor, and inventory management.

§ Working knowledge of operation and maintenance of facility management services, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, carpentry, blueprint reading, and equipment maintenance.

§ Strong written communication skills.

§ Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively with subcontractors, vendors, and other employees of the organization.

§ Must be able to respond to emergency situations in a timely and appropriate manner; must be willing to carry a cell phone and be accessible 24/7.

§ Construction project and long-term facilities planning experience are a plus.

§ Experience managing Office Services groups (mail room operations, cleaning, vending, and project records storage) a plus.

§ Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

§ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).

§ Requires a valid driver’s license. A CFM (Certified Facilities Manager) is desired.

§ OSHA knowledgeable and qualified to train staff on maintenance job hazards. HVAC certification preferred.

§ ISO 9000 experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

§ Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs and ladders and lift objects up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment:

§ General office, materials and structural testing laboratory, outdoors

§ Safety glasses required while performing specific tasks

§ Regular exposure to various interior and exterior environmental conditions, including changing weather, dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise.

Our excellent compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, education assistance, bonus plan, and 401(k) with company match.

Qualified candidates, please visit our website at http://www.wje.com/to learn more about our exceptional company and to submit your resume and cover letter online.

WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted Feb. 2010

Security Management Resources, Inc. ^®

An SMR Group Company

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

TITLE: Director of Security

LOCATION: Chicago Metro

SALARY: Open

RELOCATION: Not Offered

SUMMARY:

Our client is a management consulting firm who helps clients in diverse industries improve performance, comply with complex regulations, resolve disputes, recover from distress, leverage technology, and stimulate growth. The Company teams with its clients to deliver sustainable and measurable results. Our client provides services to a wide variety of both financially sound and distressed organizations, including leading academic institutions, healthcare organizations, Fortune 500 companies, medium-sized businesses, and the law firms that represent these various organizations.

The Director of Security develops and manages our client’s Security Programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including monitoring, assessing, and providing corrective mechanisms to mitigate corporate risk from security failures, safeguard company assets and promote the personal safety of company employees

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Develops, implements, interprets, and manages background checks on potential employees, vendors, subcontractors and clients as necessary to comply with applicable foreign and U.S. law (including complying with OFAC, FCPA, Patriot Act, ITAR/Export Control) and company policy.

· Monitors governmental databases regarding individuals/ entities that are identified by the US government (including Specially Designated Nationals (SDN), Blocked Entities (BE) and the lists of excluded persons maintained by OIG and HHS), evaluates the applicability to current Clients business activities, and recommends actions to be taken to ensure legal compliance and to mitigate corporate reputational risk.

· Supports Client's risk analysis of current or new international business opportunities and due diligence of acquisition targets with foreign operations.

· Advises International Travel function by developing and implementing Clients policies for personal safety for international travelers and identifying countries in which Clients business activities may be prohibited by law or in which the safety of Clients employees may be of concern. Provides training on personal safety to Clients international travelers. Maintains database on the Clients intranet of legal prohibitions affecting travel and business activities of Clients employees.

· Supports IT by developing, implementing and managing compliance with world-wide requirements regarding safety, security and the transport of electronic data and electronic equipment, including EU data privacy.

· Develops implements, interprets, and manages policies to safeguard company assets, particularly assets, such as electronic data and technology, subject to stringent regulation, as required by laws worldwide.

· Supports investigations of potential or actual violations of company privacy/security violations or breaches.

· Ability to liaise with domestic and international law enforcement and regulatory agencies as required.

· Coordination of physical access controls at Clients facilities.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

· EXPERIENCE IN A SIGNIFICANT MANAGEMENT ROLE WITHIN A MULTI-NATIONAL CORPORATE SECURITY FUNCTION.

· Extensive experience (e.g. 10-15+ years) with a federal, state, or local law enforcement agency, including supervisory experience.

· Experience in administration of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) regulations is required.

· Experience in conducting international OFAC checks and investigations are required.

· Experience in developing security compliance policies and administering regulations.

· Effective verbal and written communication skills

· Experience in developing training materials and presenting training programs on security topics

· Some experience in developing, managing and implementing budgets.

· Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.

· Must have local US exposure and international experience as outlined above

RESUME SUBMITTAL:

Interested candidates should submit their resumes via our website at:
http://www.smrgroup.com/SMR-Jobs.htm. Please attach your resume for this position as an MS Word document during the application process.

Security Management Resources, Inc.^® is an international executive search firm with global niche market expertise focused exclusively on professional and executive level corporate security positions. SMR’s principals and associates all have significant senior level management experience managing corporate security programs across a wide range of industries for some of the world's leading organizations. This means clients will have a subject matter expert with “real world” experience directly involved in their project.