Job Description

The Manager, Facilities Operations oversees the efficient operation, maintenance, and improvement for Thrivent's Minneapolis facilities, including our Class A corporate office building. This role ensures optimal performance of building systems, including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and life safety systems. The position also manages construction projects, vendor relationships, and budget planning to support organizational goals.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development: Build and lead a high-performing team through recruitment, coaching, performance management, and recognition.
Building Operations: Manage building operations for Thrivent's Minneapolis facilities, including our Class A corporate office building, and partner with Workplace Solutions and Real Estate teams to deliver world-class building services.
Preventative & Emergency Maintenance: Direct preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance programs for all building systems, including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and life safety systems.
Budget & Financial Management: Manage expense and capital budgets.
Building Technology: Oversee building technology systems. Develops working knowledge of systems, including control sequences, panel wiring, and hardware and software configurations. Troubleshoots and resolves equipment inefficiencies, down time, and failures to existing control systems. Contribute to new building technology projects, including project scope, objectives, and requirements.
Energy & Sustainability: Oversee building automation systems, energy management programs, and sustainability initiatives to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
Construction & Project Management: Coordinate building infrastructure projects, including scheduling, RFP processes, bid evaluations, and contractor oversight.
Vendor & Contract Management: Establish service level agreements, manage vendor performance, and approve invoicing.
Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to building codes, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.
Business Continuity: Serve as a Business Continuity Management representative for the Minneapolis corporate office, ensuring operational resilience during disruptions.
Strategic Planning: Contribute to short- and long-term facilities planning aligned with organizational objectives.
Required Job Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 5 years of experience in building operations and construction project management.
At least 5 years of staff management experience.
Professional credentialing (e.g., CFM, PE, RA) preferred or ability to obtain within 2-3 years.
Strong financial acumen and proficiency with forecasting tools.
Technical expertise in building systems, automation, and facilities management software.
Knowledge of sustainability practices, building codes, and contract management.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
Other Critical Factors
Stakeholder relationship management.
Pay Transparency
Thrivent's long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The applicable salary or hourly wage range for this full-time role is $104,063.00 - $140,793.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important.
Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits.
The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent's plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent's discretion.
Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.
Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.

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