Site Director - NIH

Hensel Phelps a renowned leader in construction and facility management is seeking a skilled Site Director for the prestigious NIH Building in Bethesda MD. The Site Director will play a pivotal role in overseeing all facets of facility operations within this dynamic environment. We are seeking an individual with extensive experience managing facilities within active hospitals or pharmaceutical sites with a strong preference for candidates holding CHFM certification.

Join Hensel Phelps and be a part of a team dedicated to excellence in facility management at one of the nations premier research institutions. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career journey with us.

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• Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
• Substance Abuse Screening
• Physical Exam (if applicable)
• Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)

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About Hensel Phelps:

At Hensel Phelps we bring our clients vision to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property. Our expert development construction and facility services teams ensure that every project meets our clients goals and objectives.

Over our 84year history Hensel Phelps has evolved from a bidbuild general contractor to a fullservice building provider. Our organization is comprised of three lines of business development construction and facility services. These groups work as a cohesive team sharing ideas and knowledge from each discipline to provide our clients with the highest level of service. Our capabilities span from concept through the longterm facilities management of projects which means that our focus is on the complete life cycle of each project we build.

Hensel Phelps Facility Services Group is uniquely qualified with decades of facility experience. The Facility Services Group specializes in facility solutions building systems integration specialized construction and facility management. Our team provides bestinclass operational solutions with technical knowledge and subject matter experts of building systems envelopes campus and client operations.

Position Description:

The Site Director will be responsible for leading all aspects of the site facilities operations including maintenance and custodial department daytoday activities. They are also responsible for client relations and business development with the intention of creating longterm business relationships executing contractual deliverables associated with client contracts. This includes participation and overseeing the implementation of policies procedures and programs thatwill assure wellmanaged facilities in coordination and conjunction with Hensel Phelps and the clientsgoals and objectives.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Facilities Management Engineering Business Administration Architecture or a related field or combination of equivalent education and experience.
• 8 years of directly related experience including experience in managing a comprehensive facilities and maintenance organization to include construction management and campus master planning.
• Expert understanding of Facilities Management processes and procedures.
• Possession of a valid drivers license.
• Solid understanding and ability to interpret and explain laws regulations and policies governing building operations.
• Ability to make sound decisions and independent judgments.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills both verbally and in writing.
• Skilled at building effective and impactful relationships with management staff stakeholders and employees.
• Fiscal management and budgeting experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive Experience on a Healthcare or Pharmaceutical campus setting.
• CHFM Certification.

Other Desired Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Engineering Business Administration Architecture or a related field.
• Professional Engineer designation.

Essential Duties:

• Plan direct and supervise facility management services including building and facility operating systems maintenance repair and improvement and custodial services.
• Develop and implement operational and administrative goals objectives and procedures to ensure facilities are running effectively and efficiently.
• Review and evaluate current operating procedures and personnel practices and establishes procedures practice and priorities in keeping with effective facility maintenance and repair operations and cost factors; coordinate building and maintenance activities within the departments to obtain optimum production and utilization of personnel and equipment.
• Confer with specialists on energy conservation programs and techniques for facilities operations; recommends operating methods and equipment to maximize cost savings service quality and safety.
• Develop implement and evaluate a variety of building and operation systems and preventative maintenance programs.
• Supervise train and evaluate direct reports; Establish and enforce operating and safety standards and procedures for maintenance services and repair.
• Coordinate prepare and analyze the units budget staffing expenditures requests and reviews requests for additional services.
• Prepare contract specifications and negotiate and administer service and construction agreements for maintenance and alteration services.
• Conduct job site visits for work and contractual compliance verifications.

Benefits:

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our fulltime employees. This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance life insurance accidental death & dismemberment longterm disability 401(K) retirement plans and our employee assistance program (EAP). Employees are also eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance. Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Employees are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer:

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity and expression domestic partner status pregnancy disability citizenship genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 601.35(c)

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