Nuclear Business Global Facilities & Real Estate Leader
GE VernovaAbout the role
Job Description Summary
The Nuclear Facilities Portfolio Leader works collaboratively with distributed network of global locations to ensure operations are streamlined at each facility to allow for global process and system implementation and optimization. Set standards with common processes for core operations inside the facilities. As the global Leader, support both manufacturing and non-manufacturing locations globally. He/She will build organizational capability and engage with all levels of the company to provide workplace and manufacturing solutions appropriate for their business plans.The Nuclear Facilities Leader will play a critical role in the proactive and reactive maintenance of existing facilities, the planning and design for all new building construction, remodels to existing buildings, capacity planning, space planning, engineering, building code compliance, and building permitting. This role includes leading an internal facilities team as well as contract resources. This leader will work with key business functions on driving the strategy around the workplace of the future and our footprint as well as managing funding and budgets for such efforts.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Has direct oversight on global real estate, and facilities, working with staff and contractors to ensure business needs are met in terms of infrastructure and security.
- Enables business to meet and exceed operational goals by delivering safe, stimulating and socially responsible building environment.
- Creates and maintains a team culture that improves the office and manufacturing environment from a standpoint of safety, efficiency, hygiene, sustainability and lean.
- Works with team to optimize global sites cost savings opportunities via real estate agreements, aggressive contracting, facility improvements or other indirect spend opportunities.
- Manages successful preventive maintenance program of infrastructure assets.
- Oversees office and manufacturing space allocation and layout.
- Implements strategies to optimize cost and service levels related to utilities, plant maintenance, grounds management, janitorial, vendor management, expense management, and infrastructure project management.
- Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) regarding building operation, nuclear activities interface, energy management, and environmental sustainability systems.
- Oversees and maintains a strong relationship with the site’s key business partners, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure goals are met and ensure a high level of internal and external customer satisfaction (e.g. Manages and/or communicates for successful outcomes with: Catering and Kitchen Services, Utilities, Landscape Services, Mail Services, Office Planning and Location, Print Services and Equipment, etc.)
- Assists with the identification, prioritization, and justification of facility capital projects.
- Identifies and supports winning federal, state and city incentives to drive fiscally positive facilities initiatives.
- Actively supports EHS initiatives and ensures tie from EHS into real estate, security and facilities initiatives.
- Coordinates facilities and energy management data collection and executes analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and facilitates environmental sustainability communication and reporting.
- Facilitates Lean Energy and carbon reduction Kaizen events across the properties to reduce cost and carbon footprint for GVH.
Required Qualifications
Associates degree from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Facilities management, Properties, Construction management, or Operations in a global corporate environment
Strong communication, leadership, analytical, organizational, and project management skills
Confidently lead conversations and planning with senior and C-suite leaders
Willingness and ability to travel at least 25% of the time and internationally when needed
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with little supervision
Ability to communicate effectively in English (both written and oral)
Desired Characteristics
Experience with transforming conventional office space into contemporary workspace with emphasis on collaboration and workplace efficiency.
Master’s degree or an international equivalent in Property, Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management.
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) or Certified Facility Manag
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