Senior Warehouse, Property & Facilities Manager

This role is based in our Fort Lauderdale office full-time.

The Property & Facilities Manager will oversee the operation & maintenance of Informa’s Ft. Lauderdale warehouse, which comprises 200,000sf and is used primarily to support FLIBS – Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. 

This role ensures the safety, functionality, and compliance of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire safety, and security systems, while managing internal stakeholders and contractors. The manager will coordinate building maintenance, landscaping, and warehouse operations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, to quality standards, and in alignment with corporate guidelines.

Working closely with Informa’s Head of Project Delivery, the role is likely to include supporting internal alterations and construction works aimed at expanding the office content within the warehouse building. Potential comprising the construction of a new two-story office structure within the existing warehouse frame.

In addition to the Ft. Lauderdale warehouse, additional responsibilities could include management oversight of other Informa facilities at 1650 SE 17th Street & Coastguards Building, 601 Seabreeze Blvd.

THE ROLE

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety: Ensure the physical safety of colleagues by maintaining critical MEP systems and life safety systems.
• Compliance: Ensure all building services are maintained to local code and requirements. 
• Functionality: Ensure all technical systems run efficiently, which is crucial for a productive warehouse and office environment.   
• Mechanical and Electrical (M&E): Maintenance and repair of electrical systems, mechanical systems, primary heating / cooling plant, chillers, boilers, lighting, and general electrical & mechanical equipment.
• HVAC: Ensuring the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems are functional to maintain a comfortable and healthy environment.
• Plumbing and Heating: Managing and maintaining water, gas, and heating systems.
• Fire Safety: Overseeing and maintaining fire life safety systems including alarms, sprinklers, and specialist systems.
• Building Maintenance: Performing or coordinating fabric repairs and maintenance of the warehouse and surrounding external areas.
• Security Systems: Maintaining physical security infrastructure, such as access control system, CCTV, intruder alarms, etc.
• Landscaping: Maintenance of any planting, grass, and external landscaping grounds
• Soft services – office suite / cleaning/welfare/etc.