Facilities Engineering Manager

**Career Area**:
Manufacturing

**Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.**

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

**Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.**

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

**About Caterpillar**

Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We are a leader and proudly have the largest global presence in the industries we serve.

For over 95 years, Caterpillar has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. Here you'll find challenges that excite you and development opportunities to build a lifelong career.

**JOB PURPOSE**:
Responsible for managing facilities personnel and service providers involved in facility design/fitouts, building and grounds maintenance, janitorial, security, food and offices services across a number of sites in Australia.

**JOB DUTIES**:

- Manage the Facilities Teams located across Australia
- Build relationships and create engagement with business unit stakeholders, landlords and with vendors/contractors
- Manages all matters relating to FM operations, risk, and compliance.
- Responsible for the FM team and contractors regarding their delivery of service.
- Ensure scheduled maintenance program is in place with IFM service provider(s).
- Monitor and manages FM contractor works and activities, to ensure all works are satisfactorily and safely completed to minimise disruption to business operations.
- Lead the procurement of facility services (Building Maintenance, Janitorial, Security, Food) and contracts for sites under FM management, in accordance with company procurement guidelines.
- Foster environmentally friendly practices and behaviours to support our sustainability strategy.
- Forecast and manage operating and capital budgets.
- Support Corporate Real Estate team to manage new and existing facility leases.
- Oversee Emergency Management Process in line with corporate security guidelines
- Manage EHS in line with corporate guidelines and ensure adherence to local statutory requirements.
- Manage capital project plans including estimates of critical path, budget and resources needed for target completion.
- Support BU growth plans to increase and adjust seating capacity, design and utilisation of space for new and existing buildings.

**BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE**:

- Experience in facilities management or demonstrated success with managing large complex operations or projects
- Experience in project management
- Experience in training or developing others
- University degree in related discipline, professional training in facilities management techniques as well as and leading and facilitating meetings is highly desired.
- Excellent interpersonal skills are required to deal with sensitive issues, develop others, or influence others inside and outside the organization.
- Strong team leadership skills, excellent communication skills, strong consulting skills, ability to multitask effectively, strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Must have the ability to travel both domestic and internationally.

**Compensation & Benefits**:
Competitive salary based on degree and professional industry working experience. The Total Rewards package includes:

- Competitive remuneration package
- Attractive Bonus and Share options
- Higher Superannuation
- Career development with global prospects
- A strong commitment to safety and your wellbeing
- An inclusive workplace culture focused on quality, customer service and the environment
- A commitment to diversity and inclusion, equal opportunity, and equal outcome
- SMART spending APP
- The opportunity to do truly meaningful work in a supportive, constructive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

**Additional Information**

**Posting Dates**:
October 3, 2024 - October 24, 2024
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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