Manager, Facilities Construction and Operations

Duties and Responsibilities

• Management of NOVEC Facilities team (approximately 5 employees including 1 Supervisor)
• Overall management of the build-out for the new office building in Manassas
• This includes overall management of the architectural firm and the engineering firm
• This also includes selection and management of any General Contracting services needed
• Ensure a continued positive and collaborative relationship with Prince William County to include the Board of Supervisors, Economic Development and key departments that are critical to success
• Oversight of a Property Management firm for a new building that was just acquired and has both NOVEC and commercial tenants
• This oversight includes review of monthly reports from the property management firm and working with their staff to identify and execute improvement opportunities
• Overall management of the space allocations and transition plans for NOVEC staff at the various facilities
• Status presentations to the NOVEC Executives, CEO, and Board of Directors
• Provide expertise to other NOVEC groups, when needed, for issues that arise with land acquisition, development, and construction for Data Center substations and new Generating Plants

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• PE (Professional Engineer) and/or PMP (Project Management Professional) is preferred
• 7-10+ years of construction/engineering/project management experience with a demonstrated focus in delivering outstanding workplaces
• 5+ years of People Management experience assessing performance, staffing requirements to address any skill gaps, and driving successful & efficient project outcomes through team members
• Construction and/or engineering experience working in the Northern Virginia area, especially with Prince William and/or Loudoun Counties
• Experience working with and overseeing Architectural, Site Engineering and Construction firms
• Strong background in commercial/lab/industrial construction to include mechanical, electrical, process piping, plumbing building systems, tenant improvement, site work and ground up construction or other high scope projects
• Experience with a local construction and/or engineering firm with a track record of completed buildings
• Both the technical knowledge and “boots on the ground” experience would be ideal
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with facility operation teams, utility companies, government agencies, architectural & design firms, and general contracting firms

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to travel domestic and internationally if needed
• Knowledge of land development with a preference for proven skills in Northern Virginia, especially Prince William County
• Proven ability to interact and work collaboratively and interact with stakeholders including architects, engineers, and County staff
• High-level knowledge of building systems including HVAC, Mechanical, Engineering, Plumbing, etc.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to meet deadlines as required to meet project schedule
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with the upkeep and function of buildings, building systems, machinery, landscape, and quality improvement projects
• Ability to balance the trade-offs between operational risk and investment, constantly seeking the highest quality and design at the best value
• Excellent leadership, communication, and supervisory skills, including experience working with all levels of an organization and ability to handle customer service issues involving employees in a professional and positive manner
• Ability to develop cost estimates, schedules, and analyze Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Capability to diagnose, handle and resolve maintenance issues quickly and efficiently, including experience prioritizing and assigning repairs

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and Incentive plan
• Premier health benefits, including an onsite wellness center
• Survivor and Disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% base salary match and an additional match of your contribution at a rate of 50% up to the first 12%
• Life insurance
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave
• Education Assistance
• Annual Company Events