Regional Engineering Director

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What this job involves - The Regional Engineering Manager leads engineering teams and oversees critical operations across assigned portfolio sites. This role requires expertise in critical facility systems, union personnel management, and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements while maintaining operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Critical Operations & Engineering Leadership

• Lead onsite engineering teams across critical facility portfolio

• Oversee HVAC, chilled water, NCCW, boiler systems, and emergency power operations

• Maintain change control procedures and emergency communications protocols

• Optimize critical system performance, reliability, and energy efficiency

Union Relations & Team Management

• Manage union personnel relationships and ensure collective bargaining agreement compliance

• Lead performance management and career development for engineering staff

• Execute succession planning and coordinate compensation processes

• Resolve labor relations issues while maintaining operational requirements

Client & Compliance Management

• Maintain client relationships ensuring contract compliance and accurate reporting

• Ensure adherence to all local, state, and federal regulations for critical systems

• Manage regulatory compliance, permits, inspections, and safety protocols

• Resolve critical operational issues and communicate during emergencies

Financial & Process Oversight

• Prepare and manage facility budgets aligned with critical operations requirements

• Track budget variances and coordinate recovery processes

• Develop standard operating procedures for critical systems maintenance

• Oversee vendor relationships for critical system maintenance and upgrades

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

• 8+ years in critical facility operations and engineering management

• Proven experience managing union personnel and labor relations

• Background in mission-critical facilities preferred (data centers, hospitals, manufacturing)

Technical Expertise

• Deep knowledge of HVAC, chilled water plants, boiler operations, and backup power systems

• Experience with building automation systems and energy management

• Understanding of emergency protocols and change control procedures

• Familiarity with electrical distribution, fire suppression, and life safety systems

Core Skills

• Strong leadership and relationship building abilities, especially with union personnel

• Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and executive audiences

• Proven problem-solving capability for complex critical system issues

• Proficiency in Excel, data analysis, and CMMS systems

• Knowledge of facility budgeting and capital planning processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license

• Advanced engineering degree

• CPM, RPA, or CSM certifications

• OSHA 30-hour certification

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

161,000.00 – 190,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –Armonk, NY, New York, NY, Poughkeepsie, NY, Yorktown Heights, NY

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the re