Senior Manager Engineering Operations
Job Description
Our client is a commercial real estate owner/operator that has assembled a portfolio of design-forward, next-generation high-growth properties throughout Northern and Southern California focused on Fortune 500, leading growth company is looking for a Senior Manager of Engineering Operations who is knowledgeable and responsible building operations & engineering processes/procedures to join their Property Management Team. As the Senior Manager Engineering Operations, you will plan, implement, coordinate, and manage all mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, energy management, and engineering staff programs for the assigned properties responsible for oversight of third-party engineering (Union and Non-union) as well as physical operational oversight at the properties. The Senior Manager Engineering Operations will be working in daily collaboration with the on-site property management teams and asset management team. The Senior Manager Engineering Operations will be working with and reporting directly to the remotely located Director of Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Accountable for all aspects of engineering and technology activities at the assigned properties to ensure business objectives are met
- Serves as the primary technical authority and technical interface for engineering team, property management and asset management at the properties.
- Recommends and makes strategic supervisory decisions in conjunction with the national Director of Engineering. Assists in creating and ensuring compliance with departmental policies, standards, and procedures.
- Recommends appropriate staffing levels and coordinates activities of third-party engineering staff.
- Evaluates repair/maintenance/upgrade contractor qualifications and recommendations and ensures proposals have sound solutions and schedules and drives affordability. Provides status updates to the property team of contractor activities. Administers contracts.
- Supervises and reviews all technical operations of MEP/LS systems and equipment including but not limited to air handling & distribution, water pumping & distribution, hot water & steam boilers, district steam, domestic hot water, chillers and cooling towers, water quality & treatment, building management/automation systems, electrical power and control systems, teldata & networking, fire alarm & fire protection systems, and other commercial building systems of various configurations and vintages.
- Manages all facets of inspections and surveys, including energy audits and analysis, HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, environmental compliance, and third-party surveys.
- Develops and provides for ongoing improvement of preventive maintenance and engineering procedures & programs, hazardous materials communications plan, and indoor air quality programs.
- Responsible for maintaining regulatory requirements and rectify building, code or fire violations.
- Oversees implementation of programs to ensure compliance with life safety programs and procedures, evacuation plans, domestic water quality control and water treatment programs, and environmental and workplace safety compliance. Leads an emergency response program when necessary and appropriate.
- Recommend and estimate property repairs and improvements for inclusion in the annual operating and capital budgets.
- Evaluate and recommend building automation, energy management and automatic temperature control systems.
- Conduct assessment of physical property, mechanical, electrical, and other building systems as needed or requested.
- Review, assess and provide recommendations on property conditions.
- Oversee execution of deferred maintenance and MEP enhancement capital projects.
- Oversee tenant-related construction and renovation activities to ensure building integrity, including pre-construction review of drawings with the project management and property management teams.
- Ensure a high level of customer service is being delivered to the tenants and interactions are handled professionally, ethically and with poise, diplomacy, and courtesy.
- Utilize and implement technology to engage the operations of the property.
- Maintain up-to-date records.
- Assist with due diligence and building evaluations for possible acquisitions or development projects.
Requirements
- 10+ years of facilities engineering and operations experience, required.
- Strong technical knowledge of building systems, plumbing, fire life safety, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, etc.
- Knowledge and understanding of all applicable practices and techniques, laws, project controls and environmental regulations to include safety regulations.
- Exposure to life science, medical office, laboratory buildings, data centers and/or critical infrastructure are a plus.
- Proficiency in problem-solving, organized, task and detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Business acumen includes financial planning and analysis.
- Proven experience with sustainability and energy conservation programs in commercial or institutional buildings. LEED accreditation is desirable.
- Computer literate including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Familiarity with CADD, BMS systems, work order and maintenance management systems.
- Ability to read construction drawings and schematics.
Education
- Bachelor's degree required
Compensation
- $160K-$185K/annually plus bonus
