Facility & Engineering Support Manager

Cushman & Wakefield•Austin, TX

6d•$110,500 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Facility & Engineering Support 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 clients' global portfolio. This role interacts and coordinates with facilities management, engineers, and IT. The position is responsible for overseeing and carrying out 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, the manager will work to ensure that the client has the best information and recommendations with which to make energy management decisions.

Requirements

Four-year college degree required
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
Minimum ten years’ experience in industry with three to five years of experience in comparable position
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
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
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

Nice To Haves

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
LEED Accreditation preferred
Experience in managing a High-Performance Building Program

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 relative 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 as assigned.
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.