Area Facilities Operations Manager

About the role

The Area Facilities Operation Manager supports the Physical & Life Sciences Directorate and/or other organizations, as needed. They provide advanced technical expertise, management, and leadership for the safe and effective operation and maintenance of facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level technical and administrative leadership to facility managers and facility coordinators, including setting technical directions, determining staffing needs, ensuring training requirements are satisfied, managing performance and salary administration.
• Lead area facility strategic planning efforts by developing and executing a five-year capital budget plan for extensive renovation and modernization, relocation of processes and people, efficient use of space, and new facility concepts.
• Oversee and manage large and complex buildings and facilities, develop and implement complex predictive and preventative maintenance plans to ensure performance of facility systems to meet mission requirements.
• Analyze moderately complex data; develop and review written reports; identify problems and implement solutions; and prepare and review Safety Basis Documentation and Facility Safety Plans.
• Provide consultative expertise to management and tenant customers to prioritize facilities investments and maintenance in support of the long-term goal of continuously improving facilities condition and capabilities.
• Develop criteria and performance specifications, identify, and recommend facility system upgrades and resource investments required to enhance programmatic mission deliverables and to meet unique operating requirements.
• Oversee all formal facilities Work Planning and Control (WP&C) activities and champion projects, including facility structural modifications, equipment replacements and upgrades.
• Develop, champion, and manage emergency and business continuity plans; participate in an off-hours Facility Management support rotation.
• Conduct safety compliance audits, work observations, inspections, provide recommendations for correction (and prevention of recurrence) of non-compliance findings, and identify follow-up measures to ensure future compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical area or the equivalent combination of education and significant related experience in engineering, facilities management, or operations.
• Experience leading development of strategies related to facilities operations and maintenance, including conceptualization and formulation of capital projects (e.g., system modification, major construction or multiple, significant renovation and/or large renewal projects).
• Expert technical knowledge of maintenance and operation of building systems at a large scientific, commercial, or industrial institution.
• Significant experience and advanced knowledge in the application of federal and state safety and security policies and procedures.
• Experience developing the scope of work, prioritizing activities, and ensuring work is completed within schedule and budget requirement.
• Advanced conceptual, analytical, and complex problem-solving skills in facilities and infrastructure management, using sound judgment within broadly defined policies to develop solutions, including novel approaches and new methods.
• Advanced experience leading, mentoring, evaluating, directing, and motivating staff to achieve organizational objectives and goals, as well as significant knowledge in leadership, management, and organizational development principles.
• Expert written and verbal communication skills facilitation, and collaboration skills necessary to effectively communicate, present, explain, and advise senior management, stakeholders, and external sponsors.
• Profiency with standard office software including Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Qualifications

• Certification in Facilities Management through International Facility Management Association (IFMA), Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI), or similar certifying organization is desired.

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with project management tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of building systems and maintenance practices.
• Experience with safety and security protocols.

Benefits

Details on benefits are not provided in the given job posting.

Pay

$183,420 - $224,568 Annually

Schedule

Details on schedule are not provided in the given job posting.