Facilities Engineering Manager

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal is seeking a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Manager for its Facilities Operations and Engineering team in Universal City, California. Working closely with West Coast Studio Operations divisions, this individual contributor oversees day-to-day facility operations across the NBCUniversal Studio Lot to support reliability, efficiency, and operational excellence. The role collaborates with facilities leadership, asset management, contracts, vendors, contractors, engineers, architects, production teams, and emergency services. It supports studio facilities and production environments, and may also support theme park and CityWalk operations or external sites as needed. The role is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in facility maintenance operations.
At least 3 years of experience managing union personnel.
At least 2 years of experience in work planning and analysis.
At least 2 years of experience in cost-effective internal business practices.
At least 2 years of experience in data analytics and verification.
Ability to create tools and processes for accurate job estimates using industry experience, historical trends, teams, and vendor relationships.
Strong organizational, project-management, and process-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and execute multiple complex projects.
Effective communication and problem-solving skills with a customer-service focus.
Integrity, responsibility, accountability, teamwork, and ethics.
Ability to foster collaboration and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of mechanical systems, including HVAC, piping, cooling systems, building automation, utilities, and electrical systems.
Experience with enterprise Integrated Workplace Management Systems, work planning and scheduling, and materials management.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, Building/Energy Management Systems such as Tridium, and other relevant tools.
Working knowledge of building codes and standards, workplace safety practices, environmental compliance, energy-efficiency standards, accessibility requirements, fire safety and suppression systems, emergency and disaster preparedness, and other applicable requirements.
Comfort operating in high-pressure, mission-critical builds.
At least 5 years of experience in Facilities or an equivalent complex facility operation.
Professional designations such as BOMA or LEED.
Experience managing in a union environment.

Responsibilities

Support MEP operations across studio facilities and production environments to ensure reliable, efficient infrastructure.
Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with EHS regulations and industry best practices.
Monitor the quality of MEP services, repairs, and installations against technical specifications and performance standards.
Maintain accurate equipment and infrastructure inventory and lifecycle tracking in collaboration with the asset management team.
Ensure preventive maintenance programs and inspection routines are carried out to maintain performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Support procurement and financial activities with the Contracts Manager, including vendor sourcing, RFP development, contract negotiation and administration, budget tracking, and purchase approvals.
Coordinate external vendors and contractors to ensure work is timely, within scope, and consistent with quality and contractual requirements.
Troubleshoot operational challenges, including after-hours equipment failures, HVAC disruptions, and electrical or plumbing incidents that could affect production and, in some cases, theme park or CityWalk operations.
Coordinate and prioritize MEP work requests for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
Contribute to the studio operations budget, including resource allocation and cost control.
Participate in planning and oversight of MEP capital improvement projects, monitoring schedules, costs, quality, and estimates.
Support critical infrastructure planning, enterprise standards development, and building systems automation and reporting, including support for external sites as needed.
Maintain documentation and provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders.
Coordinate daily MEP operational schedules to align with production needs.
Recommend and support procurement of equipment, tools, and supplies.
Collaborate with engineers, architects, and cross-functional teams on project planning and implementation.
Support training programs to keep MEP staff proficient with current technologies, codes, and standards.
Support energy-efficiency and sustainability initiatives aligned with organizational environmental goals.
Partner with Emergency Services teams to respond rapidly and effectively to MEP-related incidents.
Ensure facility modifications comply with applicable codes and regulations, including fire protection and boiler-system requirements.
Attend required meetings, participate in ongoing professional development, and perform other duties as assigned.