Facility Specialist

Overview

Manage the physical infrastructure, operations and services of the ZEISS Global Capability Center (GCC) facility, combining strategic planning with hands-on operational management and oversight of team and vendor contracts.

What you'll do

• Oversee daily operations, including housekeeping, security, facility readiness, and maintenance and repair of building systems (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical) to ensure reliability and high availability.
• Implement proactive and preventive maintenance programs to extend asset lifespan and minimize downtime.
• Ensure full compliance with local and OSHA standards.
• Develop and implement emergency preparedness and business continuity plans.
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards, and align with the builder team to conduct fire drills.
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure adherence to contracted Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Develop, manage and monitor facility budgets, including forecasting operational expenses (Opex) and capital expenditures (Capex).
• Track costs, approve invoices, and identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Optimize space utilization within the GCC to enhance productivity and collaboration.
• Coordinate and manage facility projects, including renovations, installations, expansions, office moves and new building projects, ensuring timely and budget-conscious execution.
• Promote energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives to reduce the facility's environmental impact.
• Integrate relevant facility management technologies (e.g. IoT devices, building automation systems) to streamline operations and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Lead, mentor and motivate a team of facilities professionals to achieve operational excellence.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, departments and employees regarding facility-related needs, ensuring effective communication and high occupant satisfaction.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering (EEE/Civil), Business Administration, Hotel Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in facilities management or operations management.
• Basic knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, security) and maintenance practices.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Adaptability and a proactive approach to challenges.

Nice to have

• Experience within a large corporate or global environment.
• Experience managing multiple locations or sites.

Details

• Location: Bangalore.