Director, Facilities Management Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the director, facilities management opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for integrated Property Services comprising Real Estate, Financial, Facilities Management and Project Management Services so that all KPI's and obligations are achieved.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Proven experience building and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders in the Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain departments
• Capable of analyzing independently the market, suppliers and alternative possibilities
• Experience working within a regulated industry is a preference
• Property Management and building regulatory knowledge of New York region and Canada is strongly preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant regulations, laws and familiarity with electrical, mechanical, maintenance, food services, environmental and safety codes and systems
• Successful track record managing within a Profit & Loss-driven capital and operating budget accounting framework., Ideally within a matrix organization that requires meeting the diverse needs of multiple business lines in a virtual, multi-site environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgment and operational focus
• Process oriented mind-set with an “end-to-end” solutions oriented perspective and able to translate business requirements into project goals

In response to your job posting for director, facilities management, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for senior level advisory and hands on leadership as required to facilitate real estate, design and construction project goals.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Attend regional Facility Management meetings to ensure alignment with global and regional strategies and initiatives
• Provide oversight and ensure effective administration of Fleet Management
• Work closely with the Facilities Management colleagues within the team and cross-functionally to achieve results
• Strong Environmental, Health and Safety background with proven Safety record
• Excellent written and spoken English (full proficiency at working level)
• Analytical thinking-data driven
• BS in Engineering, Architecture, or related field to Facilities Management
• Experience mentoring and developing a team and fostering an environment of continuous learning and development

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the director, facilities management position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for executive leadership/management/oversight for the planning, design and construction of capital development projects, remodeling/renovation projects, space management, real estate, construction/infrastructure projects, and the related operational activities.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Comfortable working in multi-tasking environment with ambiguity and complexity
• Proven people leadership skills with a track record of and thought leadership in previous roles
• Deep experience with real estate transactions and portfolio management
• Significant leadership and people management experience with proven track record of delivering results aligned to strategy
• Signficant experience managing GREFM vendors and controlling GREFM costs
• Operate as the local Safety Co-ordinator
• Ensuring that Facilities Management provider procedures are developed and effectively implemented to achieve compliance with local regulatory requirements and MSD’s minimum requirements for Health & Safety, Security, Environmental initiatives and other compliance requirements
• Manage performance of International Facilities Management provider through governance processes against agreed KPIs, savings targets and expense budgets for delivery of services in countries

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the director, facilities management position.

Previously, I was responsible for oversight for team(s): (1) directing detailed design, budgetary costing, standardized construction, and final inspection of facility projects; (2) conducting construction surveillance to ensure adherence to contractual requirements; and (3) monitoring all construction contractual arrangements and represents the company in matters associated with real estate development.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Define service levels in accordance with sites and Facilities Management business needs ensuring efficient and cost effective delivery
• Partner with International Facilities Management Provider to identify cost savings and innovations in the operation and utilisation of the buildings and delivery of services ensuring the adoption of best practice and continuous improvement
• Lead the Facility Management interface with senior stakeholders based at the country sites, ensuring their understanding of, and buy in, to all projects and matters relating to the operation of the Facilities Management contract/delivery of services
• Manage Facility Management expense budgets, identify and understand budget variances, taking controlling actions as necessary, ensure the provision of revised financial forecasts and approve variable expenditure
• Set and manage Facility Management annual and long range capital budgets
• Identify, charter and manage facility and infrastructure related capital projects to meet business needs and promote the efficient operation of the buildings and work places (refurbishments, office moves, building infrastructure, furniture etc)
• Participate in the global initiative to contain MSD's use of energy (GET)
• Produce, analyse and use metrics relating to the occupancy, cost effectiveness and efficiency of the site

In response to your job posting for director, facilities management, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reporting as well as the development and reporting of business metrics and service level agreements.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Knowledge of regulatory codes, dealing with union environment
• MS Education
• Experience with LEAN or Six Sigma
• CHFM, ASHE Certification/Licensure
• Hospital in State of California or Pharmaceutical Lab/Manufacturing or Nuclear Power Industry
• Experience with BAS System and energy based software management
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
• Knowledge of Iconics, Trane, Johnson Control Systems, Energy Cap or other Utility based software management system