Enterprise Facilities Engineering Manager

Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America • Overland Park, KS

90d • $103,600 - $146,350

About The Position

The Enterprise Facilities Engineering Manager leads day-to-day engineering operations across Empower's global sites, working closely with Site Engineering to keep infrastructure systems running smoothly, safely, and efficiently. This role also plays a key part in driving capital projects and building strong partnerships with internal teams and external vendors. Regular travel-about 50% of the time-is expected, both within the U.S. and to Empower's international locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, Associate or Technical degree required
• Minimum 8 years of progressive engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing multi-site or global operations
• Deep knowledge of MEPF systems, electrical systems, HVAC, and building control/monitoring systems
• Strong understanding of financial principles, including capital vs. expense accounting and asset amortization
• Excellent project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management
• Proven experience managing large-scale capital projects and infrastructure upgrades
• Demonstrated success in global or regional engineering roles across multiple countries or continents

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent (preferred)
• PMP or similar project management certification (a plus)
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strong communication, negotiation, and vendor management skills
• Proficiency with CMMS, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Project or similar tools
• Culturally aware and experienced in working with diverse, international team

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and guidance to the site engineers and technical staff across multiple regions to ensure all infrastructure, facility equipment and systems are maintained and preventive maintenance contracts are negotiated and in place
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of capital and infrastructure projects globally
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for critical systems, including HVAC, boilers/chillers, air handlers, generators, UPS systems, and electrical switchgear
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across all facilities
• Collaborate with the facility leaders to develop and manage global engineering budgets, including capital and operational expenditures
• Drive stakeholder engagement and alignment engineering initiatives with business needs
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships; negotiate service contracts and ensure performance standards are met
• Partner with IT, Security, and Project Management teams to support integrated infrastructure and space planning initiatives
• Maintain accurate documentation, including OEM manuals, SOPs, and maintenance records
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices, sustainability, and energy efficiency

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire - including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs - including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees