Director, Facilities

Provide facilities management oversight of a regional property portfolio of life science research buildings. Position will include: direct responsibility for maintaining equipment and building systems throughout critical lab spaces; collaboration with property management counterparts on all aspects of building and tenant operations; and supervision/management of regional facilities management team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess physical condition of properties and implement BMR preventative maintenance and improvement programs to maximize the value of company assets.
• Manage contractors and service providers responsible for regular building and equipment preventative and corrective maintenance. Including 3^rd party engineering staff ensuring adherence to contractual terms and key performance indicators.
• Scope and oversee facilities projects select vendors and secure bids on approved operating and capital budget items that pertain to building equipment/systems maintenance engineering and tenant services.
• Closely collaborate with property management to support tenant operations with a focus on alignment and communication across internal and external partners.
• Foster a culture of collaboration accountability and high performance.
• Ensure completion of work in accordance with industry best practices and in compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
• Ensure all policies and procedures are communicated effectively and adopted by team members. Identify process improvements be solution-oriented and drive change management.
• Oversee Building Management Systems (BMS) at landlord-managed properties and ensure BMR standards are followed to provide the highest levels of building system reliability and efficiency.
• Oversee technical work orders and assignments managed by the centralized BMR Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) at assigned properties.
• Periodically review regional engineering labor models cost allocations and scopes of work.
• Implement and maintain BMR asset protection programs throughout assigned portfolio.
• Independently lead coordination of planned utility/building system shutdowns and emergency responses to unplanned events.
• Oversee preparation and filing of periodic reports required by government/regulatory authorities including operational/environmental permits (air water waste pressure tanks) and utility consumption/benchmarking submissions.
• Perform Asbestos Program Manager (APM) duties for buildings with Asbestos Operations & Maintenance Plans.
• Review and approve vendor and utility invoices for cost allocation account coding amount and completion and construction work performed by contractors.
• Collaborate on the creation and oversight of the budget ensuring cost-effective resource allocation while maintaining high levels of service and compliance. Manage capital and operational expenditures identifying opportunities for cost-saving initiatives.
• Participate in design and construction of development projects by reviewing drawings attending meetings and providing feedback to ensure constructability and operational readiness.
• Review and assess existing lease language to ensure tenants and landlord are operating in accordance with terms. Assist with the review and development of new leases to uphold standards and minimize risks.
• Participate in the acquisition/disposition/due diligence process of properties located in the region and in target markets.
• Lead the management and optimization of the sites hosted solar energy project
• Work across BioMed Realty functions to achieve corporate goals.

Job Specifications

• BA/BS in engineering architecture facilities management or related technical field required. Additional MBA degree preferred.
• Ten plus years progressive facilities management construction and/or design experience. Preferably in life science or laboratory facilities properties.
• Mechanical electrical plumbing and other technical building system expertise. Preferably including start-up and commissioning of new systems.
• Experience managing building or designing critical building environments such as laboratories manufacturing and vivarium spaces.
• Demonstrated ability to hire train develop coach manage reward and lead multiple direct reports and oversee the teams assigned properties. Ability to teach train and mentor other members of the facilities department as necessary.
• Technical education and hands-on-experience in some or all of the following disciplines: HVAC design and engineering electrical design and engineering plumbing design and engineering and other building support systems including but not limited to fire/life safety systems and security.
• Proven experience with sustainability and energy conservation programs in commercial or institutional buildings required with CEM or LEED accreditation desirable.
• Computer literate including proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Project AutoCad CMMS and BAS.
• Ability to read and understand building plans and specifications.
• Strong customer service focus and ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory agencies vendors contractors tenants and employees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate in a clear concise manner.
• Leadership of facilities-related financial planning and project execution including operating and capital budgets managing expenditures and identifying cost-saving opportunitieswhile maintaining quality compliance and operational excellence.
• Organized task and detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment with multiple deadlines.
• Must be flexible to travel on occasion.
• Must be flexible to work weekends and after hours as necessary for any building related issues or shutdowns.
• Manage portfolio energy data for: GRESB ESPM energy disclosures energy models utility allocations and energy projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish trust influence collaborate and work effectively across departments within BioMed.

Salary Range: $164000 - $204000 per year bonus long term incentive benefits

Benefits

At BioMed Realty we make sure you have the support and resources to leverage and develop your skills secure your financial future and take care of your health and well-being. BioMed Realty continually seeks to provide a workplace where everyone can be their authentic self. Through BioMed Realtys competitive benefits offerings and various training and development opportunities we have you covered with our Benefits Program which includes:

• Employer-Paid Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Family Leave Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Pet Insurance
• ID Theft Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 100% Employer-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance Short and Long Term Disability

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About the company

At BioMed Realty our purpose is to provide mission-critical infrastructure that expands the innovation capacity of our tenants to advance human health and unleash human potential. With 17 million square feet of operating high-quality life science real estate in the United States and the United Kingdom we dont just manage real estate; we help shape the future of life science and technology innovation. As a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company we leverage the financial strength of one of the worlds largest real estate owners to seize new opportunities in the evolving life sciences landscape.

BioMed Realty is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications job requirements and business needs without regard to race color marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression age religion disability citizenship status national origin pregnancy veteran status and or any other legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations if you need an accommodation to complete the application process please email.

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