Sr. Facilities Manager

NBCUniversal•Washington, DC

6h•$120,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal has an opening for a Sr. Facilities Manager overseeing building operations for our Washington, D.C. based local media businesses, NBC4 & T44, and the Washington Bureau of NBC News. The position is part of the Operations and Technology division of NBCUniversal. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team that delivers best in class services and experiences to clients and guests at our many locations. The position reports to the SVP, Facilities in Rock Center Operations and is required to be on-site full-time to support NBCU’s owned television station facility which includes a local News operation at 4001 Nebraska Avenue in Washington DC. This position will partner closely with the SVP and VP’s across the Rock Center Operations – Facilities team to ensure operational oversight is consistent with our facilities standards. The position will manage a team of Building Engineers based on-site at the station facility. The position will also have direct oversight of NBCUniversal’s DC Bureau at 400 North Capitol St NE and manage a Facilities Manager based in the DC Bureau. The Sr. Facilities Manager will lead the overall facilities management, supporting production and administration. This position will have direct oversight of NBCU’s owned television station facility encompassing approximately 200K square feet and NBCU’s DC Bureau encompassing approximately 90K square feet of production, technical, and commercial office space. They will ensure the integrity and operation of the facilities critical infrastructure systems which are paramount to our 24/7/365 operational reliability, where the goal is a 99.999% on-air performance. This position will oversee the physical building operations, inspections, maintenance, and long-term strategy planning of capital projects. Additional responsibilities include, on site safety programs and related activities to maintain a best in class working environment for all employees and guests.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years’ experience in facilities management or related field
Associate degree or bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience
Knowledge of facilities management principles and techniques
Experience with client and employee facing operations
Strong understanding and experience with common building systems including but not limited to (BMS) for HVAC, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Security, Fire Life Safety, Suppression and irrigation Systems.
Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
Must be able to work weekends, overnights, holidays, and on call as needed.
Basic computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, basic CAD skills and familiarity with IWMS systems for occupancy planning, work orders and asset management.
Must be willing to work in Washington D.C.
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be 18 years or older.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to successfully manage corporate office space and problem solve.
Ability to multitask and prioritize requests in a fast-paced environment.
Effective time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Excellent customer service skills and thorough follow up with clients.
Effectively interact with all levels of management and ability to build external networks.
Experience supporting Broadcast or IT data as well as mission critical facilities.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Experience evaluating facility metrics to trend usage and generate operating expense savings.
Experience with Genetec Security Systems
Experience with AutoCad
Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Responsibilities

Maintain 100% uptime of site critical systems and equipment which include but are not limited to: Power/UPS, Back-up generator, Fuel supply, HVAC (Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning), BMS, Plumbing/Water supply, Fire life safety systems and equipment.
Lead the local EHS program and ensure that all emergency systems are tested regularly, inspected and in compliance with local and State laws. Responsible for implementing the regulatory requirements and adopting the EHS policies to comply with NBCU audits.
Schedule and oversee facility preventative maintenance, testing, and operations programs.
Coordinate all OSHA requirements, submissions, and postings.
Manage the EPA inventory (hazardous chemicals) including submission of proper documentation.
Coordinate client site visits of the broadcast tower, including ensuring tower climbers are licensed and approved.
Responsible for reporting on operating metrics and status updates with management to identify trends and/or operating issues, as well as efficiency opportunities.
Manage, maintain and monitor the IWMS for all reported issues, maintenance and facilities related work orders and provide data analytics to management team.
Oversee and manage all facilities and building service vendor relationships. (MEP, landscaping, janitorial, cafe infrastructure services, etc.).
Respond promptly to facility issues and requests reported by staff and/or clients.
Partner with Management and Finance to create annual operating and capital budgets as well as long term capital plans. Review and negotiate bids and contracts from third party vendors to ensure competitive pricing and operational performance. Manage annual budget accordingly and assess opportunities for savings.
Partner with the Engineering team on projects and maintenance work to identify and coordinate work that could impact production.
Responsible for communicating to all required parties, specifically HR and business unit leaders about work impacting the building operations or its employees.
Provide direct supervision of Building Engineers and Chief Engineer located in NBCUniversal’s Owned Television Station at 4001 Nebraska Avenue and a Facilities Manager located in NBCUniversal’s DC Bureau at 400 North Capitol St NE.

Benefits

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

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