Manager, Workplace Services

Manager, Workplace Services 

St. Louis, MO

Position Summary

The Manager of Workplace Services will be responsible for the strategic and day-to-day management of the firm’s facilities, office services, and workplace environment. This role is key in ensuring that our physical space reflects our brand, supports employee productivity, and meets regulatory and safety requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong facilities management expertise, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of office facilities, equipment, and systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, etc.).
• Review and/or oversee vendor services to ensure standardization of over 100+ office locations.
• Manage vendor relationships for office/workplace needs, building services, janitorial, security, and maintenance contracts.
• Coordinate with Focus real estate and IT teams, and local employee base, regarding office moves, space planning, and work setups.
• Ensure all facilities meet health, safety, and accessibility standards.
• Develop, implement, and test workplace policies, processes, and standards that align with the firm’s culture and compliance needs.
• Oversee reception, mail, and office supply management.
• Enhance the workplace environment to support employee well-being, collaboration, and productivity.
• Prepare and manage the facilities budget, including forecasting and cost optimization.
• Oversee facility-related aspects of business continuity and emergency preparedness planning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of facilities or workplace services management experience; financial services industry experience a plus.
• Proven experience managing a large (50+) real estate portfolio.  
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of building systems, safety codes, and sustainability best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).

This position is an Exempt role. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $120,000-$140,000/yr. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed and the applicant's skill set.  The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Focus is a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management and related financial services firms. Focus provides access to best practices, greater resources, and continuity planning for its affiliated advisory firms, which serve individuals, families, employers, and institutions with comprehensive financial services. Focus firms and their clients benefit from the solutions, synergies, scale, economics, and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives. For more information about Focus, please visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com.

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For Montana Applicants: If hired, the employment relationship is governed by the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act. Mont. Code Ann. Section 39-2-901.

For Rhode Island Applicants: Focus is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law. If you willfully provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Rhode Island if the false information is directly related to the personal injury that is the basis for the new claim for compensation.  The Company complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act.