Manager, Building Maintenance Department

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory seeks a Facilities Engineering Leader to direct daily operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and mechanical systems in site buildings. You will provide technical leadership, manage programs, and oversee department operations with fiscal responsibility.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience, strong data analysis, and excellent communication to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of building automation systems, controls, metering, CMMS, and predictive maintenance systems.
• Proficiency in collecting and analyzing data and presenting information to senior management.
• Ability to investigate and resolve issues in accordance with policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; promote team effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily operation, maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical systems in site buildings.
• Provides technical leadership and line management for technical programs and department operations.
• Manages department budget and controls expenses; ensures safe, reliable building services.

Skills

Engineering principles

Building automation systems

CMMS

Data analysis

Communication

Conflict management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

10+ years experience or equivalent

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. This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

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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