Senior Operations Engineer

Our client is seeking a Facilities Operations Manager responsible for managing mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, energy management, and workforce development for a facility, campus, or portfolio of buildings.

If you have ample engineering experience and know your way around Facilities Maintenance Services like the back of your hand, please keep reading!

In this position you will:

• Provide regular operational updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage technical staff, including hiring, training, and personnel development.
• Oversee operations and maintenance for assigned facilities, manage budgets, and direct FM technicians using the CMMS system.
• Assist in troubleshooting and problem-solving, and train/coach technicians.
• Recommend and implement improvements for preventive maintenance programs, maintaining effective building-specific maintenance via CMMS reporting.
• Coordinate maintenance efforts with lead engineers, outside contractors, client personnel, and technicians.
• Oversee all building systems, including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical issues, staying current with HVAC technology trends.
• Maintain ongoing communication with tenants, clients, owners, facility management team, and vendors.
• Assist in acquiring new service contracts and IFM operations.
• Respond to emergencies (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and manage the on-call rotation.
• Implement inventory control programs and purchase tools, parts, and supplies.
• Develop specifications and assist in soliciting and administering maintenance/repair service contracts.
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and company directives related to building operations.
• Supervise and develop employees within the operational area.
• Approve staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action, and termination.
• Plan and monitor appropriate staffing levels and labor utilization, including overtime.
• Prepare and deliver performance appraisals and mentor team members.
• Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with company values.
• Drive CMMS change management protocols and ensure employee LMS completion.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) and a minimum of four years’ experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of applicable practices, techniques, laws, project controls, and environmental regulations, including safety regulations.

CERTIFICATES / LICENSES

• Preferred: FMP, CFM, or similar credential.
• Certification/license in two or more of the following: Electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, boiler, plumbing.
• Valid driver's license