Facilities Manager

Kilpatrick, a large international law firm, is seeking a Facilities Manager for our Operations Department in our Chicago office. This position will be part of our team of attorneys, paralegals and support staff providing a high level of service to both internal and external clients. At Kilpatrick we are one team where each person plays an integral role in serving the needs of our clients. The firm has a strong dedication to its employees, values, and commitment to the community.

This position provides and coordinates the overall direction for the facilities operation, planning and administration of the Chicago office. The Facilities Manager is responsible for the management of all facilities and coordination of administrative and operations functions to ensure high quality, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of all services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Works with Real Estate & Facilities teams, coordinates local design, construction, renovation, maintenance, and moves.
• Manages administrative services including reception, mail, fax, supplies, and messengers.
• Coordinates with the local landlord related to billing issues and communications.
• Provides local oversight of the maintenance of the physical location, and FFE, owned or leased.
• Provides local oversight of inventory control of physical assets, including furniture, library inventory, hard copy files.
• Ensures a safe and healthy working environment for all personnel and visitors.
• Works with Operations team to coordinate and monitor security procedures and equipment.
• Works with other administrative department teams to interpret and implement firm policies and procedures at the local office level.
• Oversees the local budget for administrative functions including events, internal moves, facility maintenance, mail services and hospitality.
• Working with the local attorneys and business development and marketing teams, coordinates local officewide events and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in facilities management
• Law firm or professional services firm experience preferred
• Thorough knowledge of facilities management practices
• Excellent communication skills
• Collaborative, dependable team player

This is a full-time, regular position with a multi-faceted health benefit package including medical, dental, and vision. The firm also offers life insurance, short term disability plans and retirement plans in addition to holidays and paid time off. The firm offers hybrid work schedules combining in office work days as well as remote work days. The pay range for this position in Chicago only is $97,100 to $130,000 annually.

Selected applicants will be contacted. Kilpatrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information about our firm, please visit our website at www.ktslaw.com.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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