Job Title

Sr. Engineering Manager

Job Description Summary

The Senior Engineering Manager will develop, implement and track facilities asset management, reliability and maintenance engineering programs at client sites. Utilizing plant engineering/facilities engineering best practices and internally developed processes, this position will achieve the objectives of improved building systems and campus infrastructure asset reliability and reduced overall facilities maintenance costs. The Senior Engineering Manager works to reduce the total cost of ownership, building systems downtime and overall repairs costs and to improve effectiveness of the maintenance staff. This role interacts with all members of the facilities management organization, including senior management and field technicians.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Place safety of employees, building operators, and building users as a guiding principleCreate risk mitigation strategies for critical facilities assets. Implement an equipment reliability program focused on critical assets, including but not limited to: Risk analysis, measuring probability and consequences of failures in a consistent manner Failure analysis and root cause analysis, defining what constitutes functional failure for a critical system or process Utilization and load testingPerform root cause evaluation for under performing critical systems and failed critical components. Track and prioritize resolution of these failuresDetermine which major systems and components will be maintained on a predictive basis and which will be maintained on an interval-based PM or run-to-failure basis.• Recommend changes in the asset care program that correspond with business conditions and budgetary constraints. Use analysis of results and trends to identify specific interventions, or to adjust preventive maintenance schedules or intervalsParticipate in facilities condition assessments (or a similar program), resulting in a Facilities Condition Index (or a comparable metric) to enable the development of project plans and maintenance optimization programsEvaluate current facilities preventive maintenance (PM) program and optimize maintenance strategies and plans. Develop and implement PM programs as appropriate, including but not limited to the following: Lubrication programs Intrusive and non-intrusive maintenance regimes appropriate to equipment criticality, condition and age Corrosion control programs o Structural inspection program Rounds and readings Roofing and siding inspection program Building Audits and InspectionsDevelop appropriate short-term and longer-term maintenance plans based on client’s performance requirements and standards and asset criticalityWork with projects team to ensure newly installed assets or facilities are captures in the CMMS systemPrepare documentation to justify capital spending requests based on System performance and lower maintenance life cycle costIdentify options, prepare analysis, provide expertise and make recommendations relating to new maintenance procedures, lease vs. buy, new technologies, equipment overhauls, repair vs. replace decisions, installation of new equipment, and disposal of obsolete equipment. Recommendations will draw on industry best practices, on new technology developments and Service Provider’s expertise and experienceRecommend changes in equipment operating procedures, design or configurations that improve cost performance, operational performance, efficiency, and reliability, while remaining within OEM warranty specifications. Supervisory and Leadership Responsibilities Engineer-Reliability and Maintenance is part of a team of reliability/maintenance engineers and works with site operations, safety, quality and other functional staff to help achieve his/her objectivesThe Reliability Engineer develops and leads performance plans and delivers measurements and metrics leading to organizational success

Requirements

A four-year degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or appropriate scientific disciplineIndustry certification preferred (i.e. CRL, CMRP)A minimum of 7 years of directly related experience in the operation, installation and maintenance of building systems with in depth technical understanding and knowledge of all HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systemsWorking knowledge of all aspects of building systems and operations, contractual maintenance, construction and related services, and local laws and building codes pertaining to building operations and safetyGood communication and organizational skills, ability to analyze and solve problems, capable of functioning well under stress and during emergencies, strong interpersonal and negotiation skillsProven ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyExperience w/ predictive maintenance technologies including, but not limited to, vibration analysis, oil analysis, infrared Thermography, ultra sound and motor current analysis.Experience w/ Root Cause Failure Analysis, Equipment Criticality Ranking, PM/PdM optimization, and/or Failure Modes and Effects.Experience in performing Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) analysisAbility to lead engineers, determine priorities, assign and delegate work and responsibilityPC literacy is helpful especially knowledge of spreadsheet, database, and scheduling programsUnderstanding of project management, preventative maintenance, inventory control, supplier systems, environmental/sustainability software and programs is a plus

Physical Requirements

Ability to  stoop, stand, climb, frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders) and safely install rigging/lifting devicesRegularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spineInvolves movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate workAbility to speak clearly so others can understand youAbility to read and understand information presented orally and in writingRegularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, drawings and schematics

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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