Sr Director, Physical Plant

Warner Media, LLC.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Media, LLC. seeks a skilled Manager of Critical Infrastructure in Atlanta to oversee the planning and execution of essential infrastructure projects across multiple facilities. This leadership role involves managing a robust team and significant budgets while ensuring compliance and efficiency in operations related to power systems and facility maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical systems, project management, and facilities oversight, contributing to the smooth running of Warner's dynamic operating environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing critical electrical infrastructure.
• 5+ years in supervisory roles and facilities management.
• Experience with procurement and maintenance contract compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repair of all utility, structural and building support services.
• Manage significant operating and capital budgets.
• Direct supervision of plant managers and oversight of 40+ staff.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Electrical Infrastructure Management

Facilities Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role

This role leads planning and executing new capital infrastructure investments as well as end-of-life, break/fix capital, and deferred maintenance projects. The role serves as a subject matter expert for infrastructure installation, maintenance and repair and supervises a team of managers and coordinators who oversee a workforce providing 24/7 support to various facilities. The role requires expertise in critical infrastructure, including power systems and cooling plants, and Building Automation Systems (BAS). Responsibilities also encompass life safety equipment, and managing significant operating and capital budgets. Additionally, the role coordinates with procurement on projects. The role also monitors facility conditions 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. The role requires significant project management experience and may be responsible for managing projects, reviewing project designs and supporting special events and newsgathering requirements.

Your Role Accountabilities

70% - Oversight of operations, maintenance and repair of all utility, structural and building support services of 14 administrative, datacenter and production facilities totaling 4 million square feet and covering 51 acres. And involvement in select domestic Design & Construction projects

• Directly supervises three physical plant managers and one coordinator overseeing a workforce of approximately 40 employees providing 24/7/365 support to datacenter, IT, broadcast and streaming production and services as well as general office and administrative space.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in critical infrastructure including 37 Uninterruptable Power Systems (UPS), 28 backup power generators and cooling plants generating up to 8000 tons of cooling capacity supporting datacenter and live broadcast entities.
• Act as MEP SME for domestic Design & Construction projects with focus on business mission critical systems.
• Provide input on MEP systems risk assessment and oversight, review & approval of construction MOPs (Method of Procedure)
• Review & comment on initial and conceptual solutions for potential design & construction projects. Involved in concept solutioning meetings and feasibility studies including input on estimated budget
• Oversight and management of the worldwide Building Automation System (BAS) ensuring control and visibility of utility and building support systems in local and remote facilities.
• Operates and maintains Life Safety equipment protecting 5000 employees.
• Reviews and facilitates all capital investment projects conducted on site.
• Direct management of annual operating and capital budgets of over 30 Million.
• Manages HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and General Maintenance capital and expense contracted services.
• Oversees the work order control function and ensures CMMS reactive and preventative maintenance programs are executed.
• Develops and maintains 10-year Long Range Plan for capital level structural and infrastructure end of life systems (roofs, facades, generators, chillers AHU’s, cooling towers, UPS, etc.) and develops budget inputs for those items. Provide capital budget input and recommendation for domestic portfolio
• Directs an ongoing asset documentation and preventive maintenance system that covers all major mechanical systems, electrical, HVAC, and fire protection systems.
• Manage facilities contractor, vendor, and service provider work.
• Develops budget inputs for new equipment needed to properly support additional facilities maintenance requirements

25%Oversight & responsibility for the planning and execution of end of life and break/fix capital and deferred maintenance projects.

• Coordinate with Procurement to identify opportunities for local or portfolio-wide outsourced services relevant to maintenance and operations.
• Monitors and advises on condition of all facilities, grounds, and infrastructure to assist in the
• planning and development of building renovations and additions.
• Reviews project drawings and submittals, provides SME input into critical infrastructure design methodology.
• Participates in capital construction meetings; provides punch list input.

5% - Provides logistic and engineering support to major business unit special events and newsgathering requirements.

• Develops, implements and executes an expandable Breaking News Support Plan designed to deploy electrical and other newsgathering support elements anywhere from Texas to Washington DC.
• Develops and deploys electrical distribution and other systems in support of various company-wide initiatives (Pride month, Breast Cancer Awareness, Employee Benefits, etc..)

Qualifications & Experience

• 10 years + managing or designing critical electrical infrastructure including but not limited to UPS systems, generators and static/transfer switches.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible administrative, supervisory, and facilities management experience.
• Minimum five years of supervisory experience, directing contract, skilled, semi-skilled and non-skilled trade personnel.
• Experience in maintenance and service contract compliance/procurement.
• Project management experience required in overseeing capital projects, maintenance plans, and/or renovation projects.
• Ability to read design drawings and overlap with in-house & external design professionals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and relate to and build teams.
• Experience in managing the finance/budget of a large complex organization and projects.
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with a focus on customer service.
• Experience in interacting effectively with stakeholders and coworkers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude and developing a team environment.
• Knowledge of ADA and building code requirements, OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Availability for frequent work off hours or on call emergencies including weekends, holidays, or as necessary is required.
• PE preferred

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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