Building Engineer - Collaborative Environment

What you will do

Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of various facilities to ensure the operations, maintenance, and vendor management standards of the contract are met in a cost-effective, safe, and efficient manner. Works in cooperation with customer’s local management and Operations & Maintenance service subcontractors. Is responsible for managing local facility operations in accordance with approved operating guidelines and managing the corresponding budget. Leads O&M facility staff on large individual sites or a group of remote sites.

How you will do it
* Ensures that all facilities are operated and maintained in a cost-effective and safe condition in accordance with the approved budget and the customer’s requirements to fulfill O&M contractual obligations.
* Maintains a proactive relationship with customers and understands the business needs of local customers. Communicates those business needs to JCI management.
* Reviews and approves expenditures for tools, equipment, supplies, materials, and additional contract requirements. May assist with the preparation of the facility budget.
* Communicates operating philosophy, objectives, and expectations to JCI O&M staff in a continuing effort to build the team.
* Manages, directs, and schedules day-to-day and long-range activities for assigned properties and ensures that the O&M staff are properly following processes and procedures.
* Manages and supervises facility personnel including hiring, promotions, recognition, discipline, and performance management. Plans, directs, and monitors the performance objectives of Operations and Maintenance personnel.
* May establish process performance metrics; tracking, analyzing, and reporting performance in terms of quality, safety, cost, and customer satisfaction. May take corrective action to bring about required change and ensure contract requirements have been executed at a level above the specified standards.
* Resolves problems and/or conflicts and maintains open communication with the client including providing regular written and oral reports to ensure satisfaction.
* Manages subcontractor specifications, problems/issues, performance, and administration.
* Provides technical expertise and guidance to O&M staff and manages resolution of complex problems.
* Provides the technical and management direction for all Facility Management services and utilizes all JCI resources (i.e. Branch, Procurement, etc.) to reduce costs and increase satisfaction.
* Complies with all company policies and procedures and adheres to company standards.
* Performs other duties as required.

What we look for
* Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent experience required.
* Five years of facility management or building operations experience required with three years of supervisory experience in management, budgeting, vendor management, operations and maintenance required.
* Demonstrate leadership abilities and organizational skills
* Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills.
* Able to manage and train entry-level personnel.
* Able to deal with customers and others at all levels.
* Must be a team player, committed to working in a quality environment.
* Required to report to the job site on a daily basis
* May require the ability to travel.