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Chief Engineer, Obama Presidential Center
$273k-348k (estimate)
Full Time | Civic & Environmental Advocacy
1 Week Ago
Obama Foundation is Hiring a Chief Engineer, Obama Presidential Center Near Chicago, IL
We have ambitious plans, and we know the most critical step is building an incredible team that reflects the diverse fabric of our nation and embodies our values. Our team is made up of people who are equal parts dreamers and doers. We are people who care as much about how we achieve our goals as we do about the goals themselves. Our values drive our team and are instilled in the work this Foundation does every day. We are also committed to creating an anti-racist organization in order to do our part to help combat racism and inequity in all forms, in communities across our nation and around the world. Read our full statement on anti-racism and equity here.
Purpose of RoleThe Chief Engineer for the Obama Presidential Center, will oversee campus systems to ensure seamless operations and integrity in maintaining the services of the campus. This role will support the Superintendent in coordinating mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and safety systems critical to Center functions on a daily basis for internal personnel and visitors. The role also necessitates close interaction with other operations personnel for smooth service delivery.
As the Obama Presidential Center’s Chief Engineer, you’ll be reporting directly to the Director of Campus Facility Operations, OPC.
Core Job Responsibilities
Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. The Obama Foundation is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Foundation is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at careers@obama.org if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.
Purpose of RoleThe Chief Engineer for the Obama Presidential Center, will oversee campus systems to ensure seamless operations and integrity in maintaining the services of the campus. This role will support the Superintendent in coordinating mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and safety systems critical to Center functions on a daily basis for internal personnel and visitors. The role also necessitates close interaction with other operations personnel for smooth service delivery.
As the Obama Presidential Center’s Chief Engineer, you’ll be reporting directly to the Director of Campus Facility Operations, OPC.
Core Job Responsibilities
- Serve as the main point of contact for campus services across the Operations and Maintenance team for day-to-day operations and cross team coordination.
- Operate and maintain the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems across the Obama Presidential Center, responding to campus needs in a timely manner.
- Delegate tasks across the Operations and Maintenance team as campus facilities necessitate in alignment with Obama Presidential Center goals, utilizing a work order system to address issues and assignments in a timely manner.
- Hire, train, and supervise engineers; coordinating with adjacent trades onsite as necessary to maintain and repair facilities.
- Oversee and update an effective preventative maintenance program in alignment with industry best practices and Obama Presidential Center Obama Presidential Center standards.
- Manage programming and operation of automated systems and equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Serve as key contact during the transition in commissioning, punch list and start-up items toward campus operations. Develop deferred maintenance plans with the Superintendent and Director of Campus Facility Operations, facilitating the implementation and campus coordination as needed.
- Oversee direct interior and exterior facility system maintenance, meeting with department leaders to ensure facility operations are effective. Manage engineering operations budgets and cost, estimating and ordering materials for inventory and equipment.
- Maintain a working knowledge of building facilities including but not limited to sustainable systems such as geothermal and solar energy systems, glass and bronze features, lighting and shade systems, and other integrated campus features. Track and report on energy efficient operations, supervising operation and repairs of facility systems, issue permits if required.
- Support management in planning of capital improvement plans for the Obama Presidential Center campus.
- Collaborate with internal teams such as Events, Building Services, and Integrated Systems to facilitate integration with campus operations during open hours.
- Serve as a first responder in the event of emergencies in close collaboration with the Security team, following campus protocols and assisting with evacuation as needed.
- Ensure adequate coverage on shifts to meet varying workload needs; supervising inspection and repairs of campus assets to ensure general facility safety; and communicating incidents and emergencies to the Superintendent.
- Experience in managing new building start-ups and transitions from construction phase to operations, including implementing and managing building automation systems. Proven track record of processing work orders and producing facility management reports. Ideally, experience in the management of geothermal and sustainable energy systems.
- Working proficiency in modeling and addressing duties of trade expertise, including the management of a diverse team of staff. Ideally a customer service oriented background, with a focus on client satisfaction through managing building systems to support large public audiences.
- Contractor management experience, ideally with experience in the facilitation of bidding documents for vendor bidding and proposals.
- Progression through a registered apprenticeship program and at least ten years of relevant engineering experience.
- Flexibility of hours, including but not limited to early morning, late night, weekends, and holidays across campus in both indoor and outdoor environments. Ability to work out of the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park and/or other Obama Foundation locations in Chicago.
Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. The Obama Foundation is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Foundation is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at careers@obama.org if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
SALARY
$273k-348k (estimate)
POST DATE
09/08/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
10/13/2024
WEBSITE
obama.org
HEADQUARTERS
CHICAGO, IL
SIZE
<25
FOUNDED
2014
CEO
ADEWALE ADEYEMO
REVENUE
$50M - $200M
INDUSTRY
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
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About Obama Foundation
At the Obama Foundation, we are guided by a core belief: that ordinary people working together can change history. Our mission is to inspire those people to take action, empower them to change their world for the better, and connect them so they can achieve more together than they can alone. We were founded by community organizers, so when we seek change, we do it by bringing people together. That approach begins at home, on the South Side of Chicago, where we are building the Obama Presidential Center. The Center represents a historic opportunity for Chicago: a chance to build a world-class m...useum and public gathering space that celebrates our nations first African American President and First Lady, steps away from where he began his career, where she was raised, and wheretogetherthey made their home. But that approach extends to all our work, whether its holding leadership training sessions in communities throughout the U.S., bringing local leaders together in countries around the world, working to support the global education of girls, or ensuring young men of color have pathways to opportunity. As President Obama has said, we cannot solve the challenges of our time unless we solve them together. So join us.
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