Engineering Program Manager

Cushman & Wakefield•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Engineering Program Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and compliance of policies and procedures for the maintenance and operational up-time of a mission critical, mission important, business critical and business important facility’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life/safety, and Energy Management systems with a strong focus on site operations for our client’s global portfolio. Interacts and coordinates with facilities management, engineers, and IT. This role is responsible for overseeing and carrying out the client’s energy objectives, with the ultimate goal of developing and implementing strategies to reduce client’s energy and related resource costs. In this capacity, he or she will work to ensure that the client has the best information and recommendations with which to make energy management decisions

Requirements

This role may require travel
Thorough technical knowledge of maintenance and repair procedures for critical operations and related systems, including HVAC, UPS, stand-by generators, boilers, fire pumps, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety systems.
Must possess excellent working knowledge and ability to create, review and approve MOP’s, SOPs, ESOP/EOP, SOW’s and associated JHA
Minimum 7 years’ experience in industry with five+ years’ experience in critical facilities.
Experience in managing a High-Performance Building Program
Working knowledge of Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Star Program
Must be able to demonstrate experience in the development and implementation of equipment installation for retro fit for the primary purpose of improving energy efficiency affecting data center/computer lab environments, cooling, refrigeration, building HVAC, and facility lighting.
Excellent computer skills.
Leadership, managerial, teamwork, prioritization and interpersonal skills.
Must possess excellent communication skills including the ability to convey complex technical information in a manner that non-technical individuals can comprehend.
Ability to interact with client and client employees, senior management, staff, and vendors as a professional at all times.
Be familiar with the Supplier Business Review (SBR) process and the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) that we are rated on and gear your performance and the performance of team members to meeting these KPI’s consistently.
5+ years of related work experience in a critical facilities setting or any similar combination of education or experience

Nice To Haves

LEED Accreditation preferred

Responsibilities

Provide engineering, critical operations and technical oversight for all facilities assigned
Review engineering and critical operations for large and/or critical sites annually and as required.
Work closely and collaboratively with all members of the facility management team to ensure positive and effective communication.
Provide matrix level oversight for and advise all technical staff.
Work with Facilities Managers to assess and review engineering staff for all sites.
Ensure that all critical equipment is maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, local codes, building standards, and Cushman & Wakefield Policies & Procedures.
In partnership with Regional Facilities Managers be responsible to the Global Operations Director for budget control and forecasting of contracts and major operations related to critical operations.
Provide technical oversight for the design and implementation of the preventative maintenance program in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations, current industry practices, and Cushman & Wakefield’s policies and procedures.
Maintain effective communications with IT personnel on all work related to critical operations systems.
Report abnormal or critical conditions immediately to the relevant C&W Facility Management and Global Operations Director
Review all plans for adding or upgrading new equipment, infrastructure, building improvements, and the like, interface with applicable building management and operational staff, provide technical guidance and leadership, and interact and oversee contracted labor and vendors.
Develop and deliver training methods, materials and programs related to building operating standards.
Provide oversight and guidance for the development of Client’s BMS and Energy Intelligence tools and ensure they are being used effectively by the engineering staff.
Become an expert in its use.
Compile, maintain, and submit monthly critical operations reports for each facility in which critical operations are conducted, and assigned.
This role will lead and coordinate the collection of data, prioritization of opportunities, development of strategies, prioritization of projects, and be CW’s single point of responsibility for the achievement of the assigned energy management goals.
Develops effective energy management policies for client and recommends changes in energy conservation applications.
Analyzes utility bills and energy load profiles for client buildings to determine energy usage trends to actively manage energy costs.
Assists in the preparation of the operating and capital budget by projecting resource needs and determining funding priorities for the energy management program.
Monitors and analyzes results of energy conservation projects.
Work with facilities managers and engineers to ensure all equipment and systems are maintained to the highest level of efficiency practical, to provide optimal environmental conditions within the facility for the minimum expenditure of energy.
Coordinates the work of consultants to assist with energy management activities and work projects.
Manages the work of the account’s Sustainability staff, and consultants to assist with sustainability activities and work projects.