Facilities Support Specialist

Overview

This position will serve as a primary lead for developing LMI’s facilities strategy and managing all aspects of LMI’s Facilities portfolio, including LMI’s SCIF spaces.  This position will be responsible for managing LMI’s facilities budgeting, construction, maintenance and repair program, which generally consists of life cycle planning and execution of construction, maintenance and repair at LMI’s locations. A background in managing secured facilities is strongly preferred. 

 

This position is generally expected to work 3 days a week in LMI's Tysons Headquarters, but additional time in office may be required depending on workload, as well as travel to our other locations.

 

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute LMI’s facilities strategy and policies;
• Serve as lead for all facilities-related projects and activities;
• Serve as primary representative of LMI with all landlords, property managers, facilities vendors, and governmental bodies impacting LMI facilities;
• Research, select, and manage facilities-related vendors;
• Develop, monitor, and report on LMI’s annual facilities budget;
• Collaborate with other Enterprise Service leads to execute LMI’s facilities strategy;
• Oversee all facilities-related initiatives;
• Assist with other duties and projects assigned to the broader law and facilities department or as directed by supervisor;

Travel may be required, possibly including weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of professional work experience preferred, preferably providing facilities support in an office, consulting, or secured facility setting.
• Strong proficiency with “Office Space,” word processing, desktop publishing, presentation, spreadsheet and database maintenance programs. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel strongly preferred.
• Strong service orientation with an ability to provide prompt, courteous and professional service. 
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships throughout the organization and contribute to a professional work environment by demonstrating integrity, promoting teamwork, and fostering positive communication. 
• Strong time management skills and ability to coordinate and prioritize assignments with little supervision. Must be self-directed and detail oriented in completing assigned tasks; able to adapt to changing work efforts and manage impact of shifting priorities. 
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline-oriented environment while maintaining high quality standards.
• Strong command of English grammar; ability to compose, edit, and proofread a variety of general business correspondence.
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality in all business matters. 
• Ability to maintain familiarity with current LMI policies and procedures. 
• Ability to obtain security clearance if required.

 PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Prior property management or facilities management experience
• Prior experience managing secured facilities
• Experience performing in a customer service role, exhibiting excellent customer service skills to internal and external clients.
• Facilities Management Professional certification preferred.