Head of Global Building Engineering and Maintenance

Head of Global Building Engineering and Maintenance

• Prepare and manage annual capital plan for building systems and facilities with all necessary details (estimated costs, project dependencies, proposed schedules, priority and risk/ramifications if work is not performed, etc.)
• Oversee the project management/implementation of the global facilities plan, ensuring adherence to deadlines and spend requirements.

• Perform expert site due diligence for new locations and acquisition properties
• Secure necessary project bids and provide cost estimates as a member of the global site selection/diligence team (serving as the company SME for building/facility aspects of the site selection process)

• Track and stay current on emerging technologies related to low energy building design
• Proactively provide innovative technical solutions for the cost effective operation of facilities and data center operations
• Perform detailed energy, daylight, thermal comfort and life-cycle cost analysis of building designs
• Document carbon footprints for existing building(s) and project carbon footprint information for new construction
• Generate strategies to reduce carbon footprint for both new and existing construction
• Work with design teams on Net Zero Energy goals
• Provide LEED and sustainable design consulting services for new and existing building projects

• Ensure the effective maintenance and operation of all building systems through direct management and partnerships of global Facilities staff and any outside contractors
• Ensure all critical equipment is running properly and ready for any emergency situation at all times
• Provide direction to Facilities staff on repairs, maintenance and related costs

• Manage and direct building engineering/maintenance teams to ensure a best-in-class employee experience for occupants of TeleTech facilities
• Oversee and direct the effective management of outside vendors
• Ensure adherence to schedules and integrity of reported KPI's data
• Ensure effective round the clock staff coverage at all locations including knowledgeable staff coverage at all critical data center locations
• Vendor Management
• Develop product specifications and supplier sources for materials as required
• Ensure proper bid procedures are followed within company policy
• Ensure the best prices for commodities are being obtained through the bidding process
• Ensure service contractors are performing work properly and effectively

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 10 to 15 years experience in building engineering/maintenance leadership role over multiple sites across the globe
• Developed and managed data center mission critical environments (N 1 or greater)
• Demonstrated broad knowledge of electrical, mechanical, chemical and architectural engineering skills with a detailed understanding of regulatory requirements across global geographies
• Experience with energy management systems hardware and software including the ability to integrate and develop more efficient and cost effective solutions
• Familiarity and experience with renewable energy technologies, system designs and their applications. Strong analytical skills for assessing feasibility of new technologies
• Exceptional communication skills, positive approach to job, and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• LEED Accreditation or ability to become accredited within 6 months of hire date, if necessary
• Excellent project management skills to deliver successful outcomes across multiple global projects; demonstrated ability to ensure adherence to time deadlines and budget forecasts.