Facilities Manager

At Podium, our mission is to help local businesses win. Our lead conversion platform, powered by AI and integrations, helps local businesses convert leads faster, communicate easier, and make more sales. Every day, thousands of local businesses utilize our review management, communication, marketing, and payments products.

Our work and focus on helping local businesses thrive has been recognized across the industry, including Forbes’ Next Billion Dollar Startups, Forbes’ Cloud 100, the Inc. 5000, and Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies.

At Podium, we believe in fostering a culture that thrives on hiring and developing exceptional talent. Our operating principles serve as a compass, guiding daily behavior and decision-making, and ensure we hire people who will thrive at Podium. If you resonate with our operating principles and are energized by our mission, Podium will be a great place for you!

At Podium, creating an exceptional work environment is integral to our team members’ experience. The Facilities Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring a safe, efficient, and wonderful working environment. This position oversees daily facility operations at our headquarters in Lehi, Utah. Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, and scheduling facility modifications, managing office operations, and coordinating with various contractors and vendors. The role is onsite at our HQ in Lehi, Utah - 5 days a week.

What you will be doing:

• Plan and oversee contractor work to ensure accuracy and timeliness of projects.
• Supervise maintenance of facilities including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, security, and AV systems.
• Conduct facility service reviews, audits, and implement corrective actions as needed
• Direct and schedule projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget, including scope development, bid management, contract coordination, and procurement.
• Manage all catering vendors
• Ensure compliance with security policies and procedures
• Develop and implement emergency preparedness plans and manage building emergencies
• Oversee space planning, manage office moves, renovations, and facility equipment installations
• Coordinate and setup resources for team member office events, town hall meetings on and off site, marketing events, and other company related events
• Manage facility vendors and building personnel
• Oversees the cleaning and maintenance of the facility
• Develop and manage site budget, responsible for controlling operating expenses within budgetary guidelines and makes recommendations for cost effective reductions
• Manage, mentor and develop Facilities staff
• Engage, contract, supervise and approve invoices for all goods/services required to maintain the properties up to company and owner standards

What you should have:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree with technical training in facilities management
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in facilities or corporate services management
• Facility Management Professional (FMP) or Certified Facility Manager (CFM) credential strongly preferred
• Understanding of general accounting practices and processes
• Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Proactive problem-solving skills and initiative
• Knowledge of facilities management, furniture, space planning and building systems
• Service-oriented with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated team leader with strategic planning and budgeting experience
• Ability to develop relationships and influence stakeholders
• Detail oriented and results driven

Benefits

• Open and transparent culture
• Life insurance, long and short-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Fertility Benefits
• Generous vacation time, plus three 4-day summer holiday weekends
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k Plan with competitive company matching
• Bi-annual swag drops with cool Podium gear and apparel
• A stellar HQ (Utah) gym with local professional coaches and classes offered
• Onsite HQ (Utah) child care center, subsidized for employees
• Additional benefits for fully remote employees

Podium is an equal opportunity employer. Podium provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status or veteran status.