Facilities & Space Optimization Leader (Maintenance & Budgets)

American Electric Power Co.; New Albany, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in New Albany, OH seeks a Transmission Workplace Services Manager to lead preventive and predictive maintenance across regional office buildings and service centers. You will direct supervisors, coordinate contractors, manage space planning, and oversee furniture inventories and related services.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business Administration and at least eight years in facilities or construction management, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Business Administration or other related fields.
• Minimum of eight (8) years' experience in facilities or construction management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Fundamental understanding of electrical and mechanical systems (HVAC).

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to Workplace Service Supervisors and Operations Coordinators and contractors to ensure preventive and predictive maintenance activities are safely conducted at AEP office buildings and service centers.
• Ensure that procurement of goods and services is conducted in compliance with AEP's accounting and procurement guidelines and in accordance with Audit requirements.
• Ensure space utilization is accurately tracked to allow for appropriate charges to the business units.
• Oversee remodeling projects, employees' moves, and ensure that furniture inventories are appropriately sized and monitored.
• Provide direction to Print, Mail, and/or Food Service coordinators to ensure that these operations are performing in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Monitor both O&M and Capital budgets that are allocated to the region.
• Foster open lines of communications with all level of management regarding issues related to the function listed above.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

HVAC understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Business Administration or other related fields

Job description

American Electric Power in New Albany, OH seeks a Transmission Workplace Services Manager to lead preventive and predictive maintenance across regional office buildings and service centers. You will direct supervisors, coordinate contractors, manage space planning, and oversee furniture inventories and related services.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business Administration and at least eight years in facilities or construction management, plus