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Facilities Manager

Location: Brussels

Team: Real Estate & Workplace Services

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This position is based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Brussels, Belgium.

The area: REWS

Just as Google products always focus on the user, Google offices focus on the Googler. From state-of-the-art green construction projects to maintaining our resident T. Rex skeleton (named Stan), the Real Estate and Workplace Services team builds environments that keep Googlers feeling inspired and energized. We're a team of inquisitive and energetic real estate, construction and facilities operations professionals that are constantly searching for new ways to improve workplace efficiency and make Google a great place to come to work everyday.

The role: Facilities Manager

At Google, we aim to foster Googley work environments that are collaborative, friendly and fun. The Facilities Management team brings our spaces to life as you oversee the daily operations of our offices. While roles with similar names at other companies can be far more mundane, you're a creative, organized customer service specialist, who takes pride in seeing things run smoothly and efficiently. You go out of your way to make sure your clients are not only satisfied, but singing Google's praises. You're comfortable in a fast-paced environment with the highest standards of excellence. You aren't afraid to have fun with your job, and bring an enthusiasm, dedication and a collaborative spirit to build and maintain office spaces that facilitate some of the world's most cutting edge innovation.

Google has an opening for a Facilities Manager for our Amsterdam and Brussels offices to join the Real Estate and Workplace Services Organization. This position is based in Amsterdam where you will lead the daily operations in a local setting, which include managing all operational office services and the employee perks program. You will assist in cultivating a collaborative, friendly and fun work environment that fosters innovation and productivity. You will need to be motivated by autonomy and ownership for both the Amsterdam and the Brussels office (travel required), yet keen to report to other staff at all stages.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and manage delivery of daily office activities, programs, and service objectives in a local/regional setting in collaboration with functional teams. Manage outsourced facilities services vendor; ensuring best practices are being created by using and testing Google products.
  • Oversee property management services including: maintenance of building and mechanical systems, janitorial service and supplies, and health & safety in a demanding environment that requires the highest level of service delivery.
  • Manage facilities operating budget, vendor service contracts and RFP processes, including obtaining vendor price quotes, preparing contracts and purchase orders, reviewing and approving invoices.
  • Act as on-site liaison during planning and construction of office expansions is also responsible for space planning, tracking, move coordination, and new hire space accommodations.
  • Build strong relationships and partner with employees at all levels to enhance the end user experience, including speaking to large internal groups. Effectively communicate departmental mission and strategies to executive management.

Minimum qualifications:

  • BA/BS Facilities Management degree. In lieu of degree, relevant skills or equivalent experience.
  • Several years experience in facilities with an emphasis on business services or equivalent office management experience within a large organization.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Strong strategic and operational facilities management and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
  • Ability to implement and manage processes and procedures in an evolving environment.
  • Demonstrated success in organizational development and experience working with a diverse team in a global environment.
  • Excellent customer service and people skills and ability to communicate effectively in written format and oral presentations.
  • Ability to think "out of the box" and bring creative, non standard, and innovative solutions to the table. Meet deadlines and make sound decisions, sometimes under stress.
  • Fluency in English, Dutch and French highly desirable.

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Location: Brussels

Real Estate & Workplace Services

Build environments that keep Googlers feeling energized and inspired.

Team: Real Estate & Workplace Services

Facilities Manager

Location: Brussels

Team: Real Estate & Workplace Services

Apply now

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