We are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Facilities Manager to create efficient, safe, and responsible environments across a portfolio of properties throughout Central Illinois. This new role within our company will be accountable for assisting in the annual facilities condition assessment process for a large portfolio of buildings and developing and leading capital projects. The ideal candidate will have superior attention to detail and the ability to directly handle a wide range of initiatives while working with cross-functional teams.

Why should you work here?

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Starting First Day of Employment
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Match
• Phone Stipend + Vehicle Stipend
• Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay
• The opportunity to work for a growing organization where you are valued and can have a direct impact

What will you do?

• Exemplify the core values of Be Kind, Be Flexible, Own It and Always Improve
• Perform on-site Annual Capital Improvement Inspections
• Develop preliminary project scope and budget to address known deficiencies
• Assist in the prioritization of deferred maintenance needs
• Manage assigned projects and coordinate related efforts between asset managers, property managers, maintenance teams and vendors
• Serve as a liaison to address/resolve complicated building issues
• Provide information and reports necessary for the development of capital budgets for the portfolio. This includes contributions towards a ten-year plan of maintenance, facility improvement, and cost reduction initiatives
• Drive sustainability by developing green policies and overseeing initiatives that emphasize the proper use of environmental resources
• Provide exceptional customer service and serve as an ambassador of the Fairlawn brand
• Learn, audit and ensure team’s compliance with all Fair Housing Laws including local, state and federal housing regulations
• Pivot, roll up your sleeves and jump in where needed!

Who you are – We’d love to hear from you if you:

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  Have an Associate’s degree in facilities management, architecture, construction management, or engineering or at least 2 years of full-time experience in facilities management, construction management, or equivalent in lieu of degree.
• Have knowledge of and experience in commercial real estate, building operations and systems, project management or vendor management (highly desired)
• Have a proven record of client service including the ability to establish credibility with key stakeholders (owner, property management team, vendors)
• Are proficient with relevant technology (e.g. Microsoft Office, AppFolio, Outlook) and can easily adapt to changing technology
• Demonstrate superior attention to detail, high energy and a positive attitude
• Have an ability to give and receive real-time feedback with a positive mindset
• Embody our core values: Be Kind, Be Flexible, Own It and Always Improve

Some additional things you will need:

• Valid driver’s license and dependable vehicle. Limited in-town usage of personal vehicle for errands, any out-of-County personal mileage reimbursed at the Federal rate
• Ability to travel to offsite properties
• Availability to work longer hours and weekends during prime leasing season, turnover, and overall to take time sensitive projects to the finish line (specific dates vary from year to year)
• Must be able to complete the physical functions of the position including walking properties, spending long periods of time standing, completing physical inspections, and lifting up to 50lbs

Fairlawn Real Estate is a fast-growing real estate firm managing approximately 5,000 units throughout Central Illinois and Indianapolis. Our company uses the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to run and help grow our business – the tools from EOS contribute to finding the right people and putting them in the right roles, effectively solving issues as they arise and building a culture of accountability. In short it gets everyone on the same page and working toward the same goals. If you have an ownership mindset and take pride in all the details, joining our team may be perfect for you!

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