Manager - Corporate Real Estate and Facilities

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What is the Corporate Real Estate and Facilities group responsible for? 

Corporate Real Estate and Facilities ensures that our global portfolio of owned and leased offices spanning over 5MM sq. ft are inviting and engaging to our clients and over 16,000 Franklin Templeton (FT) employees. Comprised of strong regional and local teams, we keep day-to-day operations running smoothly and enable collaboration and innovation by supporting on-site services and a dynamic work environment. We build strong internal and external relationships, essential to supporting the success of our operations.

What is the Manager Corporate Real Estate and Facilities responsible for?

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced leader for our new state-of-the-art 347,000 sf flagship office at One Madison Avenue in Manhattan. This position provides management and accountability for all workplace and amenities services, functions, and operations supporting 1,000 employees, guests, and contractors. This on-site role requires strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills to ensure seamless facility operations on 10 workplace floors as well as within our brand-new amenities space. In coordination with our guest services and events support staff, the amenities space will be a central destination for employee and investor engagement. The role will include managing a small team of facilities administrators and mail services team. Ideal candidate will effectively partner cross-functionally with food service, guest and amenities personnel to deliver an exceptional workplace and experience in this dynamic environment. Reporting to the Director – Corporate Real Estate and Facilities, the Manager - Corporate Real Estate and Facilities is an essential team member for our operations in NY.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of a Manager Corporate Real Estate and Facilities?

• Effectively engage with FT executive leadership and the senior management of several FT owned specialty investment managers operating independently within the new space to ensure an exceptional experience.

• Develop relationships with other FT leaders across our global real estate portfolio; partner together and share best practices and offer guidance and expertise as appropriate.

• Maintain relationships with essential trusted partners and vendors while coordinating all facilities related activities.

• Support the management of financial matters related to our facility management agreements, including financial reporting, funding requests, budget development, and contractual analysis and negotiations.  

• Guide the strategic and operational planning of all facility related activities in New York ensuring the workplace and amenities space supports the health and safety of all employees and visitors. 

• Maintain landlord and property management relationships, including marketing excess real estate assets and lease negotiations.  

• Establish and enforce new processes, practices, and procedures for both the workplace and amenities space, while aligning to corporate policies, local regulations, orders and codes.

• Perform or coordinate weekly maintenance and operations inspections to identify and correct building safety, comfort, and cleanliness issues.

• Oversee general facilities functions including security, mail/copy services, repairs and maintenance, event space management and other related services and activities.

• Support venue sourcing, contract negotiations, and vendor relationship management to develop ongoing meeting and event resource needs.

• Supervises operations and daily schedule for amenities space including ensuring all meeting, catering, A/V, facilities staff are prepared for planned events

What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?

• Established record of excellence in managing facility/office and amenities space operations and outstanding planning and management skills.

• Strategic thinker and detail oriented, with a collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation.

• Committed to excellent service quality standards with a prior track record of taking an assertive stance on improving operational excellence, conditions, and service.

• Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently, managing competing priorities and deadlines using creative problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of facilities operations and maintenance to ensure safe, proper, and energy-efficient space.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professionalism to support corporate operations including interaction with senior management.

• Demonstrated experience in business continuity and emergency preparedness.

• Proficiency in negotiating contracts and providing supervision of a variety of contracted support services for working floors and amenities space.

• Ability to read, interpret and understand construction & single line drawings.

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Hospitality Management, or related degree and 7 – 12 years related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

• Ability to work on-site Monday – Friday, with occasional evenings as required by special events.

• Available to manage operations outside of traditional business hours when needed.

• CFM or CPM desirable.

• Able to travel to regional offices as needed.

Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards—monetary and non-monetary — designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a range of competitive healthcare options, insurance, and disability benefits, employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $150,000.00 - $175,000.00, depending on location and level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.

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Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.

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By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.

Highlights of our benefits include:

• Three weeks paid time off the first year

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits

• Employee Stock Investment Program

• Learning and Education Assistance Program (LEAP)

• Purchase of company funds with no sales charge

• Onsite fitness center and recreation center*

• Onsite cafeteria*

*Only applicable at certain locations

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Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. 
 
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