Facility Program Manager (Whitespace Engineering and Facility Coordinator)

BGIS is looking for aFacility Program Managertojoin the team in Las Vegas NV.

BGISis a leading provider of integrated real estate management services including facilities management project management energy & sustainability services strategic workplace consulting real estate services and capital planning. Its range of solutions supported by efficient systems processes and people enables it to create and optimize places that work for its clients. The team is dedicated to inspiring better business performance and helping clients focus on their core businesses.

The Facility Program Manager (Whitespace Engineering and Site Coordinator) supports client operations with the day-to-day coordination and implementation of activities pertaining to the oversight of white space deployment and engineering. This individual will also serve as the primary liaison for data center operations including site audits and vendor management activities

• White Space Oversight: Provide comprehensive oversight and coordination of white space activities including vendor management rack and stack operations infrastructure cabling placement cooling and power deployments
• Design & Engineering: Design engineer and coordinate build-out of white space deployments including cabinets racks structured cabling power distribution from bus or receptacle to power strips and air containment systems
• Power Management: Support and manage rack and hardware SKU power allocation documentation and validation to ensure optimal capacity utilization
• Code Compliance: Document electrical installations and decommissions requiring local authority sign-off ensuring all installations meet or exceed local code requirements
• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with various stakeholders and local authorities having jurisdiction for installation and power rack approvals
• Technical Problem Solving: Analyze and resolve complex white space deployment issues providing innovative solutions to technical challenges

• Vendor Activity Coordination: Oversee and manage all vendor activities within data center facilities ensuring compliance with security protocols and operational procedures
• Data Center Vendor Management: Manage vendors operating in data center spaces including performance monitoring and contract compliance
• Access Management: Facilitate orientation processes for new team members and visitors.
• Access Provisioning & Removal: Coordinate timely granting and revocation of data center access credentials for personnel and visitors based on business requirements and security protocols

• Project Coordination: Manage white space deployment projects from initiation through completion ensuring adherence to timelines budgets and quality standards
• Timeline Management: Develop and maintain project schedules coordinate resources and ensure timely project delivery
• Invoice Management: Manage projects and ensure timely invoicing verify receipt and completeness of services and materials before approving vendor invoices
• Financial Reconciliation: Ensure accuracy of invoice totals against purchase order balances and contracted rates
• Purchase Order Management: Track PO status delivery confirmations and budget utilization

• Primary Client Interface: Serve as the primary point of contact with client Data Center Managers for all white space projects and facility operations
• Client Issue Management: Document manage and appropriately escalate project and client issues and concerns through proper channels
• Progress Reporting: Provide ongoing updates to internal teams and clients regarding white space deployment project status and progress
• Technical Communication: Explain complex technical information in clear understandable terms to both internal team members and external clients
• Industry Trends: Evaluate industry trends as new standards emerge for best practices coordinate opportunities with clients and share applicable information

• Site Audit Liaison: Serve as primary point of contact between colocation (COLO) providers and internal audit teams during facility assessments
• Audit Coordination: Schedule facilitate and support site audits ensuring all required documentation and access is available
• Recommendation Tracking: Maintain comprehensive tracking systems for audit recommendations monitor implementation progress and provide regular status updates
• Communication Management: Ensure clear timely communication of audit findings remediation plans and completion status to audit teams and Data Center Services (DCS) team

• Service Request Support: Process and coordinate service requests within client spaces ensuring timely resolution and client satisfaction
• Space Planning: Review and analyze space and power requests to optimize facility utilization and capacity planning
• Rack Preparation: Ensure physical spaces are properly prepared for incoming equipment installations including power cooling and network connectivity
• Capacity Forecasting: Monitor and maintain awareness of projected space requirements capacity forecasts and potential space givebacks
• Change Management: Provide comprehensive support throughout the change management process ensuring all modifications follow established protocols and documentation requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Facilities Management Engineering or equivalent field of study OR equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in facility management data center operations or related technical field
• Experience with vendor management and contract administration
• Working knowledge of data center operations and system configurations
• Knowledge of fundamental electrical and mechanical data center operations

• Electrical & Mechanical Knowledge: Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical one-line diagrams
• Software Proficiency: Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel Outlook and Visio along with working knowledge of SharePoint
• Facility Management Systems: Proficiency in facility management software systems and databases
• Change Management: Understanding of change management processes and ITIL frameworks
• Standards Knowledge: Knowledge of data center standards and best practices (ASHRAE TIA-942 etc.)
• Infrastructure Understanding: Familiarity with electrical systems HVAC critical infrastructure components and white space engineering

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders and explain technical concepts clearly
• Organization: Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize multiple concurrent projects
• Self-Management: Self-driven with high proficiency in time management and independent work capability
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in documentation financial reconciliation and compliance tracking
• Problem Solving: Advanced analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities to address complex operational and technical challenges
• Process Management: Experience and understanding in procedure and process development (authoring reviewing approving and executing)
• Adaptability: Flexibility to work in fast-paced dynamic environment with changing priorities

• Transportation: Current valid drivers license and ability to provide personal transportation
• Physical Requirements: Physical ability to walk jobsites and data center facilities
• Schedule Flexibility: Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday with flexibility for after hours weekends holidays and overtime as required
• Availability: Must be available 24x7x365 for emergency response and critical issues
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 10% of the time to various facility locations
• Data Center Environment: Work in data center environment with potential exposure to noise temperature variations and electrical equipment
• Lifting Requirements: Occasional lifting of equipment or supplies up to 50 pounds
• Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearances and facility access credentials

Our company culture includes a robust mix of sound business practices and employee initiatives that promote personal and professional development work/life balance health and wellness and community involvement.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. We believe every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion gender national origin age disability ancestry creed marital status sexual orientation or Veteran or military status genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local state or federal law in the relevant jurisdiction. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to employment advancement assignment and training.

BGIS is committed to strengthening our diversity through recruiting and retaining minority and women professionals from all backgrounds. Our commitment is consistent with our recognition that it is the outstanding people within BGISwho the source of our strength has always been. We recognize that promoting diversity is an integral component of our continuing quest for organizational excellence.

This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

Anyone with questions or concerns regarding Equal Employment Opportunity should contact their direct supervisor or the Human Resources Department without fear of retaliation of any kind.

The salary range for this position in the US is $100000- $107000 annually.

A candidates salary offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to relevant work experience knowledge skills abilities education certifications licenses and location.

BGIS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision prescription coverage health savings account flexible spending account (both healthcare and dependent) 401(k) with a Company match Paid Time Off paid company holidays short term and long-term disability life insurance employee assistance program tuition reimbursement paid parental leave gym membership discount and team member referral bonus.

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