Sr Manager, Facilities Management

Duquesne Light Company•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Facilities Management provides strategic and operational leadership for Duquesne Light Company’s Facilities Management function. The role is responsible for the safe, reliable and cost-effective operation, maintenance and improvement of company facilities, grounds and associated infrastructure. The Senior Manager leads facilities maintenance, capital planning and execution, asset lifecycle management, financial planning, sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement, while developing the people and capabilities needed to support current and future operational needs. The position is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a hybrid work arrangement. The role also provides Facilities leadership and support during storms and other emergency-response events, with storm-team duties assigned as appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business or a related field; a commensurate combination of education and experience may be considered.
10 or more years of relevant industry experience.
At least 3 years of leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience managing complex facilities operations, maintenance and/or capital programs.
Experience managing significant capital and O&M budgets.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong knowledge of facilities management, construction, maintenance and asset management practices.
Strong financial, budgeting and forecasting capabilities.
Experience with Work & Asset Management Systems.
Strong leadership, communication and organizational-development skills.
Ability to use operational data and KPIs to drive decisions and continuous improvement.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations, building codes and permitting requirements.
Strong project and vendor-management skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with employees, senior leadership, represented employees, contractors and business partners.

Nice To Haves

5–7 years of leadership experience.
Experience in a bargaining-unit environment.
Professional certification such as CFM, FMP, PMP, PE, LEED or equivalent.
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems, facility condition assessments and asset lifecycle planning.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple sites, critical infrastructure or geographically dispersed facilities.
Knowledge of emergency management, business continuity and facility resilience practices.
Experience leading large-scale renovation, construction or facility modernization programs.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the long-term strategy and five-year capital investment plan for facilities and infrastructure.
Lead facilities operations, maintenance, capital improvements and responses to emergent facility issues.
Manage asset lifecycle and preventive maintenance programs to improve reliability, extend equipment life and reduce failures.
Develop and manage Facilities capital and O&M budgets, forecasts and financial performance.
Provide leadership and governance for capital projects, including major projects up to $25 million.
Lead a multidisciplinary organization of managers, supervisors, project professionals, technical employees and skilled crafts.
Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with applicable OSHA requirements, building codes, permitting requirements and company policies.
Oversee contractors and service providers supporting maintenance, construction and facility services.
Establish and monitor KPIs to improve work execution, project delivery, financial performance, customer service and operating efficiency.
Lead Facilities sustainability and energy-efficiency initiatives, including energy reduction, EV charging infrastructure and recycling efforts.
Develop organizational capability through workforce planning, employee development, succession planning and knowledge transfer.
Provide Facilities leadership and support during storms and other emergency-response events.
Develop and maintain facility resilience, emergency preparedness and business continuity plans for storms, utility disruptions, equipment failures, security events and other emergencies.
Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, accessibility, fire protection, building, permitting and facilities-related regulatory requirements; oversee inspections, corrective actions and required documentation.
Support real estate portfolio planning, space utilization, workplace strategy, lease administration and facility consolidation or expansion initiatives.
Partner with Corporate Security, IT and business leaders on physical security infrastructure, building access, surveillance, critical facility protection and facility-related cybersecurity considerations.
Support contractor standards covering safety, qualifications, performance, service levels, regulatory compliance, cost effectiveness and corrective-action management.
Establish governance for facility asset records, work-order management, preventive maintenance schedules and condition assessments to support accurate data, effective prioritization and informed capital planning.
Establish service standards and maintain partnerships with business leaders and facility occupants to understand needs, resolve service issues and improve the employee and customer experience.
Oversee facility projects from concept and business-case development through design, construction, commissioning, operational handoff and post-implementation review.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Perform storm-team duties as assigned.