Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $175,000.00 - $275,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k)
discretionary bonus
financial benefits
insurance benefits
Job Description
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a distinguished international law firm with a robust presence, boasting more than 900 lawyers across offices in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation within the legal industry, the firm is dedicated to providing superior legal services across diverse sectors. With offices strategically located to serve a broad clientele, Akin Gump strives to maintain a collaborative and inclusive work environment that embraces diversity and encourages professional growth. The firm places high priority on operational efficiency and workplace experience, recognizing that such factors... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Operations, or related field
- 10+ years progressively responsible experience in facilities, workplace, real estate, or corporate operations management
- Experience managing vendors, contracts, lease and construction projects
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of real estate lease administration and vendor contract management
- Proven leadership experience managing multi-office teams
- Ability to operate strategically
- Knowledge of OSHA and relevant state and federal laws
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent judgment and problem-solving abilities
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field
- Advanced degree or certification preferred
- 10+ years of experience in facilities, workplace, real estate, or corporate operations management
- Experience managing vendors and contracts, supporting lease and construction projects
- Strong communication, negotiation, and change-management skills
- Knowledge of real estate lease administration and office services operations
- Expertise with operational technology platforms such as ServiceNow and lease management systems
- Proficiency in office equipment
- Proven leadership experience managing multi-office teams
- Ability to operate strategically
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of OSHA and relevant laws
- Commitment to professional growth
Job Duties
- Develop and maintain expectations, standards, processes and metrics for Office Services while respecting direct reporting lines
- Partner with Local Office Administrators to implement and monitor these standards and address gaps across offices
- Conduct monthly meetings with Office Services teams nationwide to align processes and performance
- Oversee tracking and reporting of service performance metrics using ServiceNow and provide regular updates to firm leadership
- Lead U.S. strategy for office services vendors and equipment including RFPs, renewals, standards, and pricing
- Establish preferred standards for equipment models, service levels, and refresh cycles, and advise local offices on purchases and changes
- Manage subtenant invoicing, operating expense and real estate tax reconciliations, and chargebacks to ensure accurate and timely payments
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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