HQ Real Estate Engineering Project Manager

World Bank Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Bank Group seeks an experienced Project Manager for HQ Real Estate Projects in Washington, DC. This role leads Building Engineers, oversees HVAC and central plant operations, and drives preventive maintenance, safety, and cross-functional project coordination to support enterprise-wide engineering initiatives.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) with extensive facilities management experience, and possess licenses and knowledge of BAS, CMMS, and capital project

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 5 years relevant experience or bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience (Engineering, Architecture, Business, Interior Design Construction Management, etc).
• Must possess a 3rd class DC Steam Engineer’s license.
• Ability to design, create, read and translate design documents, construction drawings and specifications into a statement of work for bidding potential projects.
• Proven ability to supervise, coach and train others in the performance of all duties and functions associated with plant operations.
• Proven ability to bring project work to an efficient/timely conclusion.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, diverse multi-cultural environment.
• Working knowledge/understanding of Building Automation Systems (BAS) preferably Siemens Apogee and Desigo.
• Working knowledge and experience in facilities management systems and work order management programs (i.e. Tririga, Maximo, etc).

Responsibilities

• Lead the team of Building Engineers in daily operations to ensure the successful delivery of their work program. Provide direct supervision to Engineering Supervisors, while offering indirect oversight for operating engineers and engineering mechanics.
• Establish a defined leadership hierarchy, ensuring accountability and effective communication across all levels of the team.
• Lead workforce planning initiatives, including the development of staffing models, scheduling strategies, and overtime management protocols.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching sessions, and succession planning for supervisors and staff members.
• Promote consistency in engineering practices across shifts and teams, aligning with organizational standards.
• Address performance issues quickly, consistently, and fairly.
• Provide supervision over daily operations, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems and central plant infrastructure.
• Ensure Engineering Supervisors successfully manage frontline activities and address operational challenges promptly.
• Monitor system reliability, performance, and energy efficiency, implementing ongoing improvement measures.
• Escalate critical system issues and coordinate cross-functional support as required.
• Oversee the implementation of a comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM) program.
• Ensure team members are held accountable for the timely completion of PMs and service work orders.
• Track equipment performance, repair history, and maintenance trends through Tririga IWMS data monitoring.
• Standardize work order management procedures and reporting across all teams.
• Provide direction and oversight for the engineering safety program throughout all teams.
• Ensure safety protocols are met, conduct required safety audits, and lead incident response efforts.
• Maintain strict compliance with OSHA regulations and organizational safety standards.
• Advocate for a proactive, behavior-based safety culture.
• Design and oversee technical and safety training programs for engineering personnel.
• Collaborate with Engineering Supervisors to identify skill gaps and implement targeted development plans for the engineering team.
• Ensure adherence to required certifications, licenses, and continuing education mandates.
• Foster leadership growth within the supervisory team.
• Act as the principal engineering contact for capital projects, tenant improvements, and system upgrades.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to maintain operational continuity.
• Provide expert technical review and input during planning and execution phases.
• Support enterprise-level engineering initiatives as directed by senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Operations management

Safety management

Team development

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience

3rd class DC Steam Engineer’s license

Tools

Tririga

Maximo

Siemens Apogee/Desigo BAS

Job description

The World Bank Group seeks an experienced Project Manager for HQ Real Estate Projects in Washington, DC. This role leads Building Engineers, oversees HVAC and central plant operations, and drives preventive maintenance, safety, and cross-functional project coordination to support enterprise-wide engineering initiatives.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) with extensive facilities management experience, and possess licenses and knowledge of BAS, CMMS, and capital project