Facilities Management - Houston, TX

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000

**This position may be domiciled within the East, West, Central/South, or Midwest regions of the United States**

YOUR ROLE

The Facilities Management Specialist provides area-level leadership and governance for facilities service delivery across the assigned portfolio, ensuring consistent, compliant, and cost-effective outcomes. The role sets standards and priorities, oversees supplier and IFM performance, and leads the governance cadence that drives issue resolution and continuous improvement. As the primary escalation point and partner to site and Real Estate leadership, the role aligns resources to business needs and manages operational risk across multiple locations.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Lead area-level planning and oversight of preventive and corrective maintenance programs, coordinating priorities and schedules with the IFM partner to ensure reliable performance of building systems and equipment

• Provide day-to-day governance and performance oversight of the Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) partner for the Area, ensuring delivery to contracted scope, service levels and KPI’s. Review performance trends, lead regular service reviews, validate corrective actions, and escalate risks/issues to internal stakeholders as required.

• Conduct regular inspections of facilities within the Area to identify and address maintenance issues, safety hazards, and non-compliance. Support site adherence to applicable Facilities Management requirements and standards, and coordinate with CSR, H&S, Security, and Quality teams to align on environmental, H&S, security, wellbeing, and quality initiatives impacting the Area.

• Establish and govern area-level facilities management standards and ways of working, ensuring consistent site execution and compliance with applicable regulations, internal controls, and global CEVA standards

• Coordinate with other departments to support facility-related needs and initiatives. Provide escalation leadership for reactive requests within the Area, partnering with the IFM provider to drive timely resolution, post-incident follow-up, and root cause / corrective action tracking. Identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention.

• Own area budget governance, forecasting, and spend controls for facilities operations (OPEX/CAPEX), ensuring spend aligns to service outcomes, business priorities, and cost optimization opportunities

• Govern data quality and reporting within asset registers, documentation, and the internal IWMS (Integrated Workplace Management System), ensuring accurate portfolio records to support compliance, lifecycle planning, audits, and decision-making

• Plan and oversee facility improvement projects, including renovations, upgrades, expansions, relocations, and decommissions

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education & Experience

• 5+ years relevant facilities/building operations experience (hands-on, coordination, or oversight). Trade/technical training or equivalent practical experience acceptable in lieu of a college degree

• Demonstrated experience coordinating or overseeing facilities/building operations across multiple sites, including exposure to warehouse/industrial environments. Includes preventive/corrective maintenance planning, vendor/service provider coordination, and escalation management. Experience monitoring service performance (e.g., SLAs/KPIs) and driving follow-up actions to resolution

• Working knowledge of core building systems (HVAC, electrical, fire/life safety, building envelope) and maintenance practices. Experience overseeing service delivery through vendors/IFM (SLA/KPI review, service reviews, escalation, and corrective actions). Basic budget/spend governance skills (forecasting, invoice validation, cost drivers). Proficiency with CMMS/IWMS or similar work order/asset systems and reportin

• Strong stakeholder management and customer service mindset; able to influence without authority across site

Desirable

• Facilities Management qualification/certification (e.g., FMP/CFM) or relevant trade certification. Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (engineering, construction management, facilities, business) is a plus

• Progressive experience with increasing portfolio scope and accountability (e.g., multi-site/area responsibility), leading governance cadences with suppliers/IFM (service reviews, KPI reporting, corrective actions), and contributing to budget
• planning/forecasting or spend controls. Experience supporting facilities improvement projects (small CAPEX, renovations, commissioning/handover) is a plus

• Experience in warehouse/industrial environments and material handling interfaces. Project coordination experience (small CAPEX, renovations, commissioning, handover). Familiarity with contract administration and supplier performance management. Technical depth in construction/MEP systems and/or IT/low-voltage integrations is a plus

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us.  You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.

CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background.  We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

Please note:  Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

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Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.