Manager, Facilities Maintenance & Engineering

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Are you a strategic leader with a passion for facilities operations and continuous improvement? Nationwide is seeking a Manager, Facility Maintenance Engineering to oversee complex, multi-trade maintenance projects and lead a high-performing team at our Columbus, OH campus. This hybrid role blends hands-on technical oversight with strategic planning, focusing on building management systems, process optimization, and cost-saving initiatives. A background in manufacturing facilities is a major plus, as is the ability to leverage metrics to drive team performance and measure success. If you're ready to make a lasting impact by creating safe, efficient, and innovative workspaces, we want to hear from you!

This is a hybrid position, requiring on-site presence at our Columbus, OH office four days per week, operating on Nationwide's "Success Flex" initiative.

Job Description Summary

Providing a safe, comfortable and reliable work environment to cultivate innovation and growth is our priority. It takes a diverse set of skills, talents and abilities to operate and maintain Nationwide facilities with integrity and excellence. If you love providing outstanding customer service and take pride in contributing to an exceptional associate experience, we want to know more about you!

As a Manager, Facility Maintenance Engineering, you will identify and direct complex facility maintenance projects involving multiple trades and provide engineering oversight and project management support for a designated region or area. You will lead a staff responsible for technical facility maintenance services and operations including plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, electrical maintenance, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance and operations.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Engages project management team to develop project plans and ensures that projects are aligned with the standards and overall facility management strategy. Allocates appropriate resources to ensure projects are completed within committed time and budget and are coordinated with other facility projects.

• Implements critical engineering strategy and supports existing production environment for assigned sites. Contributes to overall strategic visions and integrates a broad range of ideas about facility maintenance and operations.

• Ensures maximum operational efficiency of facilities and equipment through the direction of a technical support staff and the engagement of external contractors, as necessary. Ensures that all utility systems are fully operational and inspected according to preventive maintenance schedules.

• Manages a team responsible for the layout, assembly, installation, testing, repair and adjustment of electrical distribution and wire communication systems as well as electrical fixtures, apparatus, equipment and wiring such as motors, lighting fixtures, generators, circuit breakers and transformers.

• Leads team responsible for the operation and maintenance of HVAC and life safety systems and mechanical equipment such as air compressors, generators, motors, pumps and cafeteria equipment.

• Leads a team responsible for carpentry, masonry and painting functions.

• May handle related building and office services functions such as security systems, office layout, moves and mail services.

• Manages the development and implementation preventive maintenance and repair programs and procedures for structural, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and/or refrigeration systems. Generates facility maintenance and support policies, standards and procedures.

• Identifies current operation and maintenance needs and formalizes and approves operating plans and budgets to increase quality and efficiency within Nationwide’s facilities. Manages the selection of outside contractor services and products to meet facility maintenance objectives.

• Leads associates, including performance, engagement, salary planning and administration, training and development, workflow planning and day-to-day administration, hiring and placement and disciplinary actions.

• Serves on and/or leads various committees.