Transmission Workplace Services Manager

American Electric Power•New Albany, OH

1d•$136,539 - $177,503•Onsite

About The Position

Manage all aspects of the preventive and predictive maintenance functions for AEP office buildings and service centers in an assigned region. This includes ensuring the effective use of space, managing employee moves through effective space planning and management of furniture inventories. Additionally, manage a variety of functions within these facilities that may include mail and printing services and cafeterias. The incumbent is responsible for effectively managing O&M and Capital budgets and for providing ongoing prioritization of projects that could be accomplished in the event additional funding is made available from OPCos or Corporate Planning and Budgeting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Business Administration or other related fields.
Minimum of eight (8) years' experience in facilities or construction management.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Should have fundamental understanding of electrical and mechanical systems (HVAC).

Nice To Haves

International Facilities Management Association’s (IFMA) designations are desirable such as FMP or CFM.
Position requires travel around the region as needed and occasional travel to Columbus.

Responsibilities

Provide direction to Workplace Service Supervisors and Operations Coordinators and contractors to ensure that tasks associated with preventive and predictive maintenance activities are safely conducted at AEP office buildings and service centers.
Ensure that the procurement of goods and services are conducted in compliance with AEP's accounting and procurement guidelines and in accordance with Audit requirements.
Ensure that space utilization is accurately tracked to allow for appropriate charges to the business units.
Oversee remodeling projects, employees' moves, and ensure that furniture inventories are appropriately sized and monitored.
Provide direction to Print, Mail, and/or Food Service coordinators to ensure that these operations are performing in a safe and cost- effective manner.
Monitor both O&M and Capital budgets that are allocated to the region.
Foster open lines of communications with all level of management regarding issues related to the function listed above.