Facilities Manager - Clearwater, FL

Equans is a world leader in the energy and services industry, operating in 20 countries with 90,000 employees across 5 continents. We design, install, and deliver customized solutions to improve equipment, systems, and technical processes for energy, industrial, and digital transitions. In Canada and the U.S. for over 30 years, Equans Services partners with businesses, industries, and institutions to create connected buildings, efficient facility management, and decarbonized transportation infrastructure.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Account Manager to oversee a portfolio of industrial manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial operations, manufacturing environments, facilities management, and engineering services. Experience in Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) and managing critical production-support systems is highly desirable. This role requires a strategic approach to managing client relationships, optimizing facility operations, ensuring operational reliability, and supporting production objectives while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a portfolio of industrial manufacturing facilities, ensuring operations meet high standards of safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency.
• Develop and nurture strong relationships with clients, plant leadership teams, facility managers, and other key stakeholders.
• Conduct regular reviews of facility performance and implement strategies to meet operational, financial, contractual, and compliance objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing their needs and resolving issues promptly.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans to enhance client satisfaction, operational outcomes, and contract retention.
• Provide regular updates and performance reports to clients, highlighting achievements, opportunities, risks, and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all facilities adhere to applicable health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively with site teams to implement and maintain safe work practices, procedures, and compliance programs.
• Conduct audits and inspections to verify compliance and address any gaps or areas for improvement.
• Leverage engineering expertise to optimize facility operations, improve reliability, increase efficiency, and reduce operational costs.
• Collaborate with facility teams to implement best practices, asset management programs, maintenance strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operational enhancements and support client business objectives.
• Manage budgets for assigned facilities, ensuring cost-effective operations and strong financial performance.
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and business reviews to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for revenue growth, value-added services, productivity improvements, and cost savings within the portfolio.

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S. and qualified to pass a security screening and medical examination.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Administration, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of eight years of experience in industrial manufacturing, heavy industry, utilities, or facilities management, including leadership responsibilities.
• Understanding of Lean management principles.
• Strong knowledge of industrial operations, maintenance programs, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), asset management, and safety management systems.
• Proven track record in account management, operations management, or client relationship management.
• Experience managing multi-site operations and large integrated facilities management contracts is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) is required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strategic thinking
• Results-oriented leadership
• Customer-focused mindset
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Adaptability and resilience
• Organization and time management
• Ability to work in fast-paced industrial environments

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with a dedicated personal assistant and Financial Wellness Program
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Paid statutory holidays and PTO
• Tuition assistance
• Discount program
• Disability benefits and Group life insurance
• Work-life balance
• Professional and personal development opportunities in a growing company
• Positive working environment characterized by competence, responsibility, and innovation
• Diverse workplace regarding gender, age, and cultural background