Manager, Building Maintenance Department

argonne; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL seeks a Facilities Engineering Leader 2 to direct daily operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and mechanical systems across site buildings. You will provide technical leadership, manage personnel and budgets, and ensure safe, reliable building services while aligning with core values.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience, deep knowledge of building automation, CMMS, data analysis, and strong communication to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of building automation systems, CMMS and maintenance.
• Ability to lead, manage budgets and ensure safety.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operation, maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Provide technical direction and prioritize services for direct reports.
• Ensure safe, reliable and uninterrupted building services.
• Manage department budget and expenses.

Skills

Engineering principles

Technical leadership

Building automation

CMMS knowledge

Data analysis

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Policy familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Directs the daily operation, maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical systems within site buildings for the Building Maintenance Department. Systems include HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, compressed air, and building automation controls. Provides technical leadership and exercises line management responsibilities for technical programs, department operations and personnel/administrative activities. Responsible for safe, reliable and uninterrupted building services. Fiscally responsible for managing the department budget and controlling expenses.

Position Requirements

• Knowledge of engineering principles as they apply to the design and operation of building services.
• Ability to provide technical direction and prioritize services for direct reports, while offering technical expertise to programmatic customers to ensure work is performed safely and within established cost and schedule requirements.
• Knowledge of building automation systems, controls, metering, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and predictive and preventive maintenance systems.
• Proficiency in collecting and analyzing data and presenting information to senior management.
• Ability to investigate and resolve employee and service-related issues in accordance with Laboratory policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Demonstrated skill in conflict management, interpersonal relations, training, and promoting team effectiveness.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interpret and implement management directives and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from senior leadership to front-line union employees.
• Familiarity with policies and procedures governing finance, personnel, procurement, ES&H, collective bargaining agreements, and labor relations.
• Ability to model Argonne's core values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience, or equivalent

Job Family

Professional Technical (PT)

Job Profile

Facilities Engineering Leader 2

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $135,458.00 - $211,313.70.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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