Director of Facilities

Job Description

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Partners with leadership team or other stakeholders for office and other real estate development activities. Coordinates the selection of real estate tenant representatives, architects, interior designers, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors, conducts site walks, and ensures all work is completed satisfactorily. Monitors the performance of contracts to ensure compliance with applicable specifications and scope of work.
• Coordinates with management for all new office locations working directly with real estate firms.
• Performs site visits and recommendations of such offices, reviews, and coordinates all lease terms, execution, and management of lease through renewal or expiration.
• Manages all phases of project development for small, large, and or complex construction and facilities improvement projects, including construction, insurance, close out, warranty, etc
• Monitors project budgets across multiple office locations to identify potential financial overruns and variances; makes appropriate recommendations to alleviate financial implications.
• Develop and maintains workplace standards including facility branding and brings a sense of community and company culture to all locations.
• Ability to review, mark-up Lease Agreements, execute and manage the Owner/Tenant responsibilities throughout the term of the lease.
• Inform Senior Leadership regarding lease expiration and provide recommendations to renew existing lease location or explore other locations.
• Works closely with Facilities staff to maintain seating chart & staffing location for departments / groups including expansion or rearranging, as needed
• Manages Space iQ space planning program to optimize capacity and seating organization
• Works closely with cross functional staff to coordinate all aspects of an employee move into a new office and coordinates all activities and responsibilities from prior office locations.
• Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontract bid packages

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Construction Management, or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience responsible facility planning, building maintenance, or construction project management experience with an emphasis on space planning and coordinating
• Able to effectively assess and communicate both operational and financial implications such cost, capacity, utilization, and other relevant real estate KPIs to optimize delivery
• Field construction management experience (3-5 years, including supervisory skills)
• Self-starter leads & directs with minimal input, good communication, delegation and flexibility skills.
• Construction management principles, real estate office acquisitions, facility planning, modular furniture, building maintenance and operations, project management principles.
• Building operations and mechanical systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, renewable energy, water. Demonstrated knowledge of access controls and security systems a plus.
• Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency
• Organizational and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft excel, word, P6, Microsoft Project
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
• Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating).
• Negotiate cost-effective subcontract and material purchases
• Set up and implement job procedures and techniques to assure timely buyout, shop drawing approval and material delivery
• Ability to develop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Architect, General Contractor, Subcontractors and Vendors.
• Proven experience working with General Contractors and Vendors to maintain a safe work environment per SOLV Energy safety requirements.
• Must possess knowledge in water and waste management, energy-saving methodologies, and a vision to promote environmentally sustainable projects that reduce company's carbon footprint.
• Can read plans, specifications
• Creates and understands scheduling from precon through construction process.
• Certifications & licenses - active CFM preferred, but not required.
• Travel 25%

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range

$133,534.00 - $177,600.00

Pay Rate Type

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

If you're interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.