National Engineering Director
Charlotte, NC 
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Posted 9 days ago
Job Description
Accountable for the overall success of JLL hard services operations /engineering services function for a client account team with > 400 technical union and non- union craft working in FDA regulated environments. The main sub functions this role will oversee include:

Summary
The Director must provide leadership and expertise in the programmatic management of all aspects (client service, employee management and development, financial, operational, and oversight, etc.) of hard services engineering operations. The direct is responsible for interpreting, communicating, and establishing hard services operations/ engineering services and strategies for supporting the account. Ensures the JLL account team provides licensed/qualified, trained, engineering operations and maintenance support in the areas of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, RCM, PdM, MRO CMMS, Automation, and fire life safety and other disciplines as required. Maintain up-to-date engineering documentation and addendums in line with all applicable Client and regulatory requirements. Ensures the integration of all services and that they are delivered within agreed service levels. The position provides quality control programmatic oversight (NOT Direct day to day craft work order oversight) in all processes, field execution, including use of the corporate network and all platform tools, promoting and fostering relationships while serving as the key hard services operations/engineering services liaison for the client. The direct owns portfolio wide client operations/engineering relationships, implementation of services and financial success of the assigned portfolio in accordance with the client's policies, procedures and standards. Ensures all resources, i.e. human, financial etc., are managed within the policies and procedures of JLL.

Responsibilities
*All Client hard services operations/engineering services management activities, ensuring total contract compliance with all criteria and reaching all performance specifications, including quantitative cost savings and qualitative customer service specifications.
*Implementation of all hard services sub function programs - driving consistent programs across the portfolio or segments for the three main facility types (GLP R&D Laboratory sites, GMP Life Science Manufacturing sites and HQ/campus/Marketing/Admin office sites
*Ensure fixed, variable, and incentive compensation under the contract tied to programmatic SLA and KPI's are achieved.
*Review regional metrics and compare against account wide metrics through the use of analytics or other tools provided by the client and JLL to ensure that the portfolio is being managed within goal parameters.
*Measure, monitor and report to Executive Leaders cost savings and value add contributions of the team from all key operational support/engineering program with particular focus on RCM, PdM, Energy and MRO related savings driven by implementation of the various program initiatives.
*Provide input and support to strategic planning initiatives and work with Account Executive to identify portfolio and saving reduction opportunities.
*Provide input and justification to annual operating plan
*Participate as "Key member" of the account leadership planning team to develop portfolio strategies.
*Oversees the timely and accurate implementation of strategic plans.
*Represent the account at the portfolio level, developing and fostering regional client relationships as appropriate
*Assists clients to understand corporate initiatives and communicate in collaboration with the Account Executive approved service levels within portfolio.
*Partner with The COE and the Operation leadership to address RCA and CAPA's related to hard service equipment failures.
*Accountable for the accuracy and timely updates to all systems support tools, i.e. E1, Maximo, OVSC, Share Point, Tracker, etc.
*Support process owners and platform leaders with the implementation of training, educations and expectations to ensure teams adhere to all processes and procedures.
*Reduce expenses by managing down associated operating costs with set PM Frequencies / standards while sustaining uptime integrity and minimize agreeable risk.
*Effectively manage communications across regions/geographies between team and customer contacts, particularly in instances of critical emergencies (i.e. system failure, downtime; as frequent as weekly), including managing root cause analysis to avoid repeat failures or lapses in service delivery.
*Annual audit schedules for both customer and JLL Operations audits, ensuring that all audits are 100% completed each year with appropriate documentation records.

*Provide tactical operational engineering support in the areas of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, process, Automation, and fire life safety and other disciplines as required for activities including, but not limited to:
Plant engineering for maintenance of building and equipment systems.
System ownership, as required, for building and equipment systems.
Reliability centered maintenance of building systems.
Trouble-shooting and root cause analysis to support operations.
Long Range Planned Maintenance project assessments.
Ensure all policies, procedures, work processes, safety guidelines, and programs are in compliance with Applicable Law, Company Policies and other pertinent codes and requirements.
Inspect assigned systems for documentation and operating parameters.
Establish performance matrices for assigned systems & equipment.
Assist in preparing maintenance schedules & assist in site cold-down PM action.
Coordinate with external power Company for power quality improvement.
Determine critical parts and working stock inventory requirements.
Develop solutions to technical problems & drive the solution implementation.
Review power Company's switching procedures and oversee high voltage switching.

Qualifications
*10+ years' operational experience with responsibility for leading teams in a service environment.
*Demonstrated leadership skills in managing people and customers. Strong oral and written communication, negotiation and analytical skills.
*Strong strategic thinker and planner. Ability to develop and create alternative ways to proceed way forward.
*Strong analytical ability to think about all the factors that might affect a situation, recommend and execute solutions.
*Strong organizational skills, complements abilities, i.e. how resources can be arranged for maximum productivity.
*Strong judgment, problem-solving and crisis management skills.
*Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
*Fundamental skills in critical systems such as emergency/stand-by generators, automatic transfer switches, un-interruptible power supply (UPS) systems, power distribution systems, UPS batteries, etc.
*Technically proficient in operations of Building Management Systems, Life Safety Systems, CMMS, Microsoft Office, Power Point, Visio and Microsoft Outlook software.
*Extensive electrical, mechanical & plumbing knowledge of commercial facilities.
*Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical experience and training is required.
*Knowledge of GxP manufacturing practices and experience in matrix management organization desirable.
*Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service
*Global, National Regional experience
JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.

 

Job Summary
Company
JLL
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
10+ years
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