Engineering Director - Data Center Operations

Description:Provide operational, technical & strategic oversight to the critical infrastructure and their environments within the assigned Bank of America portfolio. This includes supporting Property and Project Management in the delivery of services while ensuring the integrity and reliability of the clients critical operations are not compromised. Responsible for ensuring that all-Corporate Workplace (CW) Critical Facility Guidelines, Critical Environment Work Authorization (CEWA), Process Optimization, Critical Facilities Operations & Maintenance bulletins are understood and followed. Focus on goals determined by Corporate Workplace and the Clients current and future needs by maintaining a strategic view and managing infrastructure operations; including all electrical, mechanical, life-safety, and back-up systems required to support the Critical Facilities.oReviews client strategic plans and determines appropriate infrastructure and staffing levels to meet expectations.oReview capital project budgets and operating budeget reports for multiple properties. Creates and drives portfolio-wide action plans to improve financial performance.oSupervise and directs the Facilitys operations staff and monitor performance of their assigned responsibilities. Perform and /or direct the performance of all facility departmental service requests, insuring that work performed in all spaces are accomplished efficiently with a minimum amount of disruption. oManages departmental staff, including selection, scheduling and job assignments; counseling, appraisals and recognition; recommending salary, promotional, disciplinary, termination, and other personnel actions. Provide training and support aimed at expanding the capabilities of the operations and maintenance staff, including, but not limited to, personal safety, Critical Environment Work Authorization (CEWA), mechanical and electrical systems, and fire/life-safety.oEnsure compliance with all Client requirements and expectations, including Critical Facilities Guildlines, Critical Environment Work Authorization, Process Optimization, all operations and maintenance Bulletins & Exterminators, and Addendum-6 (A-6) Provide technical oversite to support Property/ Project Management in the delivery of maintenance, project, and construction related activities supporting facility operations.oPlan and manage the budget, allowing for appropriate control and utilization of clients resources. Recommend and provide cost/ benefit analysis for repairs and improvements, for inclusion in the annual budget.oUnderstands the engineering design and operational aspects of the facilitys systems and equipment. Must be able to immediately recognize system shortcomings and respond to operational and emergency situations.oMaintain effective communication with all external and internal customers, including Clients, Property & Project management, and Engineering staffoPerforms additional job duties as requested.Qualifications:o15 years experience in data center operations, maintenance, and engineering management and supervision.oBachelors degree in mechanical, electrical engineering or equivalent experience directing and managing critical facility operations and maintenance in data center environment.oStrong working technical knowledge and understanding of critical data center systems, including HVAC, Standby emergency power, uninterruptable power supplies, and associated infrastructure. Understanding of system operations, maintenance, engineering and design principles and practices.oAbility to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex business documents. Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style. oAbility to solve problems and deal with a variety of options in varying situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.oAbility to effectively respond to sensitive issues, complex inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, supervisor, and/or management. oAbility to make effective presentations on general topics to an internal department, large group of employees, clients, and/or management.oIndepth knowledge of financial terms and principles, forecasting, and budget development. Conducts complex financial/business analysis including the prrepartion of complex reports.oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate well in both oral and written reports.oProficient in basic computer applications and software such as MS Office.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceJob Location: TX or Kansas City, TXJob Number: 3929Company Profile:CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world's largest commercial real estate services firm (in terms of 2007 revenue). With over 29,000 employees, the Company serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 300 offices worldwide (excluding affiliate offices). CB Richard Ellis offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting. CB Richard Ellis is the only commercial real estate services company named one of the 50 "best in class" companies by BusinessWeek, and was also named one of the 100 fastest growing companies by Fortune. Please visit our Web site at www.cbre.com CBRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.