What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director Engineering/Facilities Services position at Alexandria Real Estate Equities?
Location
- San Francisco Bay Area, CA
- Facilities Services
- Regular, Full-Time, Exempt
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and program for new and existing assets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and engineering best practices are applied to all assets
- Manage competing priorities and allocate and optimize time to ensure targets and timelines are met
- Manage and coordinate service vendor response to tenant work order request for minor repairs and general facility renovation
- Manage and work closely with service vendors, construction contractors, and third-party engineering teams to ensure proper follow thru of work orders, repairs, and maintenance of all assets
- Participate in property operations set-up to include, but not limited to, back-of-house operations, major building equipment commissioning and third-party engineering team onboarding
- Provide technical assist support for facilities maintenance, working with contract service vendors and building engineering teams to correct problematic building system issues
- Ensure accurate maintenance repair logs and records utilizing company systems
- Assure that Regulatory and Compliance documentation including City and Agency required forms and renewals are tracked and completed on time
- Recommend capital improvement and operational changes for existing facilities to further corporate sustainability
- Responsible for proper communication with tenants to ensure maintenance and repairs are handled with minimal disruption to tenant productivity
- Support construction projects to include, but not limited to, work letter administration, tenant plan review, architect and contractor engagement and management, budget and tenant improvement allowance monitoring and project close-out
- Assist in the Companys development, build-to-suit, expansion, conversion, capital improvement and tenant improvement projects at its office / laboratory properties located within the San Francisco region
- Review and approve consultant, design and construction contracts related to asset maintenance and capital projects
- Provide oversight of building mechanical system monitoring / troubleshooting building mechanical systems with some on-call responsibilities and respond to urgent system failures off hours, if required
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction, or related technical field
- 8 years of prior experience as a building engineer, or related technical role, is required
- Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) systems, system commissioning evaluations, and laboratory support systems design
- Proficient operational and analytic function knowledge of Building Management Systems (Alerton, Siemens, Schneider, Honeywell, etc.)
- Proficient knowledge of Preventative Maintenance Data Base and Work Order Management Systems required. Familiarity with Angus CMMS system a plus.
- Working knowledge in the field of property management, building design and / or real estate, with an interest in lab space, highly desirable
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Direct working experience for a commercial real estate developer or owner / developer highly desired
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams). Familiarity with CADD and SharePoint systems a plus
- Client service-oriented attitude a must
- High attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work on multiple projects
- Proficient problem-solving, analytical, and ability to provide prescriptive direction a must
- Knowledge of thermal metering and other utility sub-metering skills
- The expected base salary range for this position is $140,000 USD to $185,000 USD annually, plus annual discretionary bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the consideration of many factors, which may include, but are not limited to : the individuals knowledge, experience, education, qualifications, skills, job location, and the Companys compensation practices.
- 100% company-paid premiums (top-tier health, dental, and vision plan for you and your family)
- Generous 401(k) profit sharing plan
- Ample paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
- Paid parental leave
- Generous rewards and recognitions
- Charitable gift matching
- Annual paid time off for volunteering
- Wellness and fitness incentives
- Mentoring and career development opportunities
- Life insurance, disability plans, and an Employee Assistance Program
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We are seeking an accomplished facilities engineering professional possessing a strong working technical knowledge and experience in the management of complex critical systems and infrastructure. Life science experience is a plus.
This position will work closely with AREs asset services, lab services, and construction teams and primarily with the facilities engineering group. You will have the opportunity to drive positive change and own activities, with the goal of maintaining ARE facilities to world-class standards. Your role will require innovation with new approaches to process and method, all in the name of achieving Best Practices in all facets.
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Alexandria wouldnt be the company we are without our incredible people, and we are pleased to provide the following industry-leading and comprehensive benefits :
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE : ARE), an S&P 500 company, is a best-in-class, mission-driven life science REIT making a positive and lasting impact on the world. As the pioneer of the life science real estate niche with our founding in 1994, Alexandria is the preeminent and longest-tenured owner, operator, and developer of collaborative mega campuses in AAA life science innovation cluster locations, including Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland, Research Triangle, and New York City. Alexandria has a longstanding and proven track record of developing Class A / A properties clustered in mega campuses that provide our innovative tenants with highly dynamic and collaborative environments that enhance their ability to successfully recruit and retain world-class talent and inspire productivity, efficiency, creativity, and success. Alexandria also provides strategic capital to transformative life science companies through our venture capital platform, Alexandria Venture Investments. For more information, please visit
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, marital status, registered domestic partner status, family-care status, veteran status, military status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance.
Salary : $140,000 - $185,000
