Chief Facilities Engineering Manager, Life Sciences

Overview

Hobbs Brook Real Estate LLC is an innovative commercial real estate leader with a portfolio of forward-thinking, sustainable properties. Shaping the market since 1952, the company acquires, develops, manages, and serves as a valued partner to a variety of stakeholders. Hobbs Brook Real Estate (HBRE) brings unique property visions to life with a commitment to improving both the environment and the community. For additional information, please visit www.hobbsbrook.com. HBRE is the real estate division of FM.

Summary:This position leads, executes, delivers and oversees the operation, maintenance and repairs, as well as capital project work for a one million square foot, multi-building Class A office park. The Chief Engineer oversees, motivates, and develops facilities and engineering team, vendors and consultants to ensure that all work is performed safely, at highest standards and in accordance with all government, HBRE/FM Standards, and other regulatory agency requirements as needed.

Engages outside vendors, contractors and consultants to timely and cost effectively meet annual budget needs and emergency response demands.  Partners with property management, asset management, finance, accounting, legal, EHS and others in the oversight and performance of all job duties in accordance with all policies and procedures.  

All candidates must demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience in MEP operations, fire/life safety, building system controls, capital projects, tenant services, Green House Gas (GHG) reductions and sustainability initiatives.  

Schedule & Location:This is an exempt, office-based position in Waltham, MA.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day oversight and management of a team of building engineering and facilities staff overseeing all operations, repair, maintenance and replacement of mechanical, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other systems used in the operation of a portfolio of Class A office buildings.• Engages existing and new vendors/ contractors for all MEP, life safety, site/grounds and other operational needs. Meets frequently with vendors, engineering staff, property management team, tenants and others to oversee and coordinate all maintenance, operations, capital needs and maintenance activities.• Proven ability to motivate, train and cultivate staff, while also being able to resolve issues and deficiencies with staff, vendors and contractors as needed. Works harmoniously with other HBRE and FM departments to improve policy and procedures.• Oversees the operation of all building management systems (BMS), work order and preventative maintenance systems to ensure efficient building operations, proper preventative maintenance and highest quality tenant services in a manner that fully supports HBRE and FM risk management protocols, sustainability goals and objectives. • Ability to partner with construction and other teams on building capital and tenant improvement projects including the commissioning of new construction/renovations to ensure a smooth transition to daily operations.• Assists in the preparation and presentation of annual operating and capital budgets, quarterly re-forecasts, and other maintenance and repair projects as needed. Manages engineering budget throughout the year to operate, control and reduce building expenses in alliance with property goals and objectives. Provide monthly and quarterly financial variance information as needed to property management, asset management, finance/accounting and other departments and staff as needed.• Work in conjunction with EHS, FM engineering, HR, legal, construction, consultants/vendors and others to oversee employee and vendor compliance with all city, state, federal and other regulatory agencies such as the EPA, OSHA, DEP, wetlands, etc., as well as HBRE and FM Company standards and policies and procedures.  Oversee, implement and coordinate with others all training and other activities involving emergency preparedness, life-safety, fire drills, environmental, risk management and other related initiatives for engineering and facilities staff to ensure the safety of all employees, tenants, vendors and others at our properties.• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to work with property management team to review, write, implement and train staff and tenants in building emergency response procedures for all types of emergency events including fire life safety, floods, power outage, active shooter and other emergency events.  • Preference for prior experience and knowledge of bio life science buildings, systems and facilities operations, BOMA 360 and TOBY, as well as desire to gain knowledge in the understanding and operation of these building for cross-training and possible future responsibilities.

Qualifications

Required Education:• Associate’s degree o