Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager Salary $80,802.56 - $90,902.88 Annually Location Bismarck, ND Job Type Full-Time Job Number 202600046 Department Public Works Service Operations Division Building Maintenance Opening Date 04/28/2026 Closing Date 5/10/2026 11:59 PM Central FLSA Exempt Description Benefits Questions Job Description This position is responsible for planning and coordinating operations, repairs, improvements, maintenance, and preventive maintenance of city buildings and facilities. Examples of Duties

• Plans and coordinates operations, repair, improvements, maintenance, and preventive maintenance of the City Buildings and facilities.
• Process service requests for facility uses.
• Provides technical advice to the Director on some of the larger maintenance items effecting the operation of the city owned buildings. Performs administrative duties necessary for the management of the facilities, its staff, and budget.
• Trains, assigns, schedules, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel.
• Recommends the appointment of personnel; conducts performance evaluations; implements discipline as required; reviews and authorizes leave requests.
• Coordinates on-site construction projects with engineers and contractors and operations.
• Manages, conducts, and directs condition assessments for city facilities.
• Develops division budget requests and five-year capital improvement plans; participates in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; reviews contract payments, and manages approved budgets.
• Provides recommendations for repair and improvements to the budget committee.
• Manages the selection of consultants and monitors work for contractors.
• Designs in-house projects; prepares drawings and descriptions of work.
• Prepares contracts for review by City staff and for approval by the City Commission.
• Manages the computer maintenance software system to manage asset information, service requests, preventative maintenance tasks, and historical tracking.
• Directs the maintenance of building drawings and other documents directly effecting city facilities.
• Ensures compliance with relevant federal and state regulations.
• Participates in the development of maintenance, repair, and operations budgets; monitors expenditures.
• Participates in short-and long-range capital planning activities.
• Responds to after-hour emergencies.
• Coordinates purchases; maintains inventory of necessary equipment and supplies.
• Develops and implements maintenance procedures. Minimum Qualifications
• Four-year degree in Construction Management or related field; or knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Supplemental Information
• Knowledge of the practices, processes, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance repair construction of the city owned facilities.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and HVAC system installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Knowledge of city, state, and federal codes and regulations related to buildings.
• Skill in reading, understanding, and interpreting building drawings, schematics, other construction documents, construction contracts, and consultant contracts.
• Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of budget management principles.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safe work principles.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in operating computers and job-related software programs, including computer aid drafting and computerized maintenance software systems.
• Skill in oral and written communications.

City of Bismarck Benefits Summary 01 What is your highest level of education as it pertains to architecture, civil or mechanical engineering, or construction management? None High School or GED Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree 02 Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 03 How many years of supervisory experience do you have in the construction, maintenance and repair of commercial or government buildings? None 1-2 years 3-5 years 6 years or more 04 How many employees have you supervised? None 1-3 employees 4-10 employees 11-20 employees 21 employees or more 05 Please select your areas of expertise as it relates to condition assessment of buildings. None Plumbing HVAC Window Energy Efficiency Building Envelope Assessment Roofing Flooring Masonry 06 How many years of experience do you have working for a municipality? None 1-2 years 3 years or more 07 Please select the areas you have experience in cost estimating of repairs: None Roofing Precast Masonry Flooring HVAC Plumbing Window Replacement 08 How many years of experience do you have with developing a building project budget? None 1-2 years 3-5 years 6 years or more 09 How many years of experience do you have developing and administering construction or building repair contracts? None 1-2 years 3-5 years 6 years or more 10 Please describe your experience as a facilities manager. 11 Please describe your experience in developing a comprehensive preventive maintenance plan for a portfolio of aging buildings. 12 Please describe your experience utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track maintenance activities and enhance operational efficiency of the buildings you oversee. 13 Please describe your experience in the management of staff, and how you motivate staff when funds are limited. 14 Please describe your experience in the management of budgets and how you keep projects within budget. 15 Please describe your experience in the management of budgets and how you keep projects within budget. 16 Please describe your experience in the oversight and administration of Architectural and/or Engineering Consultant contracts. Required Question Employer Bismarck, City of (ND) Address 221 North 5th Street PO Box 5503 Bismarck, North Dakota, 58506 Phone 701-355-1333 Website https://www.bismarcknd.gov/