Senior Manager, Building Operations

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Reporting to the Director of Building Operations, the Senior Manager for Building Operations will manage multiple building operations teams, and oversee a portfolio of building operations projects ranging from medium to major complexities. Project types include single trade minor renovations to multi-trade major installation or decommission projects for interior and/or exterior, HVAC enhancements and modifications, and other building facility modifications. The portfolio is diverse with approximately 40% of projects in public and iconic exhibit spaces, 20% in collection spaces requiring special environmental and code compliance conditions, 20% aquatic life support systems, and 20% in admin space.

**Staff Management:** * Manage multiple teams including Building Systems Engineers, Electricians and Maintenance Shop **Engineering Expertise:** * Provide depth of knowledge in engineering best practices and troubleshooting to be applied to: HVAC, building automation and management systems, life safety and systems, security systems, lighting fixtures and controls, water fixture and irrigation systems, and aquatic life support systems **Operations Project Management:** * Collaborate with various departments to develop, design, estimate and implement building operation solutions * Prepare documents to put out RFP for contractors * Supervise and manage project contracting, installation and commissioning * Project management and supervising and coordinating work of contractors * Responsible for turn-key project planning, material procurement, scheduling, contract documentation, sub-contracts, billing, financial forecasting, quality and cost control * Typical workload can range from 3-10 simultaneous projects, depending on size and complexity * Budgeting & Forecasting: Responsible for several department annual budgets up to $5M. **Capital Planning:** * Provide long-term capital planning for building preservation **Building Oversight:** * Oversee employee and guests safety, building maintenance, repair and upgrades, and comply with environmental, safety and health procedures relating to facility operations **Energy Efficiency:** * Apply best building management practices to improve efficiency, and reducing energy consumption and operating costs **Safety:** * Follow all Academy safety regulations * Other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **Education and/or Experience:** The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following education and/or equivalent experience: * Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BEng/BArch) from College or University in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Engineering Technology, Construction Management or equivalent experience. * Licensed Professional Engineers (PE) Preferred. * Minimum eight years of related experience and/or training. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** * Construction Project Management experience * LEED Building Construction Project Management experience * LEED Building Operations Project Management experience * Building Systems Management Experience including controls, automation, HVAC, irrigation, and security. * Life Support System Project Management experience. * Work with detailed diagrams, plans and drawings, including computer-aided design (CAD) software and other resources to design the systems required for the project. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Strong organizational and analytical skills. * Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous building services. * Ability to effectively present information. * Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. * Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. * Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills. * Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite or Google Apps. * Ability to read and understand architectural drawings. Knowledge in MS Project, leases, contracts, and construction practices. * Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. * Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines. **Language Skils:** * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. * Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. * Ability to speak effectively before groups or individuals. **Physical Demands & Work Environment:** * The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, and reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.