Global Technical Services Lead

Job Title

Global Technical Services Lead

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the development implementation and compliance of policies and procedures for the maintenance and operational uptime of mission critical facilities mechanical electrical plumbing life/safety and Energy Management systems with a strong focus on Critical System programs and operations. Interacts and coordinates with building management engineers and IT for the Americas. Leads the Technical Services Group consisting of Business Continuity Management Energy Sustainability and Critical Environments i.e. Critical Infrastructure Rooms (CIRs) Critical Environment Rooms (CERs) & Critical People Space (CPS) across Americas supporting 4.3 million square feet of real estate. In conjunction with senior leadership develops strategic plan for delivery of consulting services aligned with contract requirement and identifies opportunities to drive revenue growth within the integrated facility management (IFM) model with direct line reporting of Technical Services Latin America Manager and dotted line reporting to FM engineering support teams. Leverages differentiation opportunities by introducing industry best practices new technologies and standardized processes & procedures to reduce operational implementation variances across countries. Optimize existing processes for consistency in incident reporting standardization of business continuity efforts and compliance with federal state local and client specific technical building requirements (TBR).

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Provide critical operations leadership and support and technical oversight for all facilities assigned which may include remote field offices. Ensure that facilities are operated and maintained cost effectively safely efficiently and in first class condition. Ensure proper engineering procedures and standards are being practiced and maintained
• Provide technical oversight for the design and implementation of the preventative maintenance program in accordance with manufacturers recommendations current industry practices and Cushman & Wakefields guidelines as outlined in C&Ws Policies & Procedures manuals and subsequent revisions. Analyze equipment downtime ramification and develop contingency plans in the event of equipment failure. Supervise system overhauls or retrofits. Develop and oversee hazardous materials control policies and procedures
• Ensure that all critical and major technical work is carried out according to code and building standards that certificates of insurance are correct and in place and that all work is in compliance with the building owners or clients requirements
• Ensure that all equipment is maintained in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and/or Cushman & Wakefield Policies & Procedures by performing periodic inspections of all major equipment and by keeping a close check on the introduction of new equipment
• Review operations maintenance and capital improvements of all Life Safety Mechanical Electrical Plumbing HVAC and Elevator systems required to operate the facilities
• Provide leadership and management support to facility management and technicians who have the responsibility for day to day operations and maintenance of the building support systems (heating ventilation electrical distribution system plumbing fire suppression system etc.)
• Recommend and implement critical systems policy and procedures including industry compliant MOPs SOPs and Change Management processes
• Be responsible to the General Manager for budget control and forecasting of contracts and major operations related to critical operations
• Report abnormal or critical conditions immediately to the relevant C&W Facility Management and the General Manager
• Review all plans for adding or upgrading new equipment infrastructure building improvements and the like interface with applicable building management and operational staff provide technical guidance and leadership and interact and oversee contracted labor and vendors
• Develop and deliver training methods materials and programs relative to building operating standards

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in engineering (electrical or mechanical) architecture or real estate is preferred

• A minimum of 5 years of extensive experience in managing building infrastructure systems

• Good technical knowledge in electrical systems electrical generation/distribution HVAC (specific to the environment) IT systems and environments environmental regulations local building codes fire and safety systems preventive and predictive maintenance and diagnostic equipment etc. is preferred

• Working knowledge and experience in financial accounting in commercial real estate financial reporting and budgeting necessary

• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively with vendors engineers electricians and other skilled trades

• Hands-on familiarity with tenant improvement construction projects is desired; ability to plan organize and coordinate multiple projects ability to read and understand construction specifications and blueprints

• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to make effective presentations and negotiate through opposing views

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Flexibility in moving from detailed day-to-day operational levels to high-level strategic discussions

• Must be able to create and interpret the application of relevant policies procedures SOPs regulations codes and standards

• May be required to be available 24/7 as operational and emergency needs dictate to support critical operations and events

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to travel from floor to floor and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions
• The employee may also be regularly required to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Regularly use hands to operate office machinery including but not limited to telephones computers fax and photocopy machines
• Regularly required to walk talk and hear

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health vision and dental insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire total hours worked job type business line and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement the geographic area in which the work will be performed market pay rates in that area and the candidates experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $84915.00 - $99900.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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