Manager, Facilities & Security Services

Application Deadline: September 10, 2024

Location: Maple Grove, MN

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available.

We are the people we power. As Minnesota’s not-for-profit electric cooperative, our member-owners and their members impact every decision we make. Because their needs are our needs, and their dreams are our dreams.

Summary:

Great River Energy is currently seeking a Manager, Facilities & Security Services to join our team. We are looking for a candidate with 8+ years of relevant experience in leadership, focused on projects and teams, both bargained and non-bargained. Broad facilities knowledge in general construction management, mechanical and civil engineering, and/or architecture required. Including experience with O&M and capital projects. Prior knowledge and demonstrated use of business focused applications/systems. Demonstrated experience in commercial construction management on projects greater than $5 million. Project Management Professional and/or LEED certification is a plus.

Successful candidates will have a passion for facilities management, show initiative to get the job done right, on-time and on budget, find solutions when others cannot, be resilient, and be a leader who builds positive relationships with employees, vendors, and customers.

Total rewards:

We offer market competitive wages based upon the value of the candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

As the manager, you will be accountable for strategies focused on facilities services including successful planning, budgeting, and execution of construction projects, development and oversight of the preservation and maintenance of employee-occupied facilities, and services available to employees. You will also support companywide physical security efforts, managing physical security systems and programs for headquarters and transmission outpost facilities.

Leadership – lead, coach and assist staff to maximize productivity and teamwork. Staff includes building and security technicians, facility technicians and office services.

Project management, coordination and relationships – Develop detailed project plans, coordinating with stakeholders and managing resources to ensure timely and quality project delivery. Acts as liaison between business groups, team members, outside entities facilitating communications and positive relationships.

Building maintenance - Promote facilities services by serving the needs of stakeholders through the maintenance and preservation of building portfolio.

Physical security - Manage physical security systems and programs for headquarters and transmission outpost facilities.

Facility services - Manage office services, food service and custodial functions to ensure a smooth and efficient workplace.

Qualifications:

Minimum education requirements include a bachelor’s degree in construction, project management or facilities management or a combination of equivalent and relevant education and experience.

Apply:

Qualified candidates please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com (under the Careers tab) by September 10, 2024. Great River Energy values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer. 

About Great River Energy

Powering what’s possible Great River Energy is a not-for-profit electricity provider owned by our 28 distribution cooperatives in Minnesota and Wisconsin for which we generate and transmit electricity. We provide wholesale electric service to our member owners who distribute electricity to approximately 660,000 member consumers - or about 1.7 million people. A diverse mix of generation resources - Our power plants generate more than 2,800 megawatts of electricity and several solar arrays capable of producing 650 kilowatts. In addition, we purchase wind and hydroelectric energy.Your electricity is delivered through power lines to you. Every time you plug in your toaster, television or other electrical device, a system of power lines goes to work to bring you the power you need. Our job at Great River Energy is to keep the lights on by providing a safe & reliable supply of electricity.

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