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UG2 · 1 day ago

Associate Vice President of Facilities - Life Sciences

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

UG2 is a facilities service provider seeking a highly experienced Associate Vice President of Facilities - Life Sciences to lead and manage their Life Sciences Business operations. This role involves overseeing a portfolio of strategic life sciences accounts, ensuring efficient service delivery, and managing a diverse team while also contributing to business development and compliance efforts.

Facilities Support ServicesFacility ManagementJanitorial ServiceService Industry

Responsibilities

Oversee a portfolio of strategic life sciences accounts

Represent UG2 as the technical & executive leader to the client accounts

Supports Regional Engineering Managers with technical and executive leadership & program deployment in all UG2 Metro Boston Life Sciences accounts

Lead a diverse team of managers and skilled trades people

Direct the daily activities of assigned facility groups and associated outside contractors

Ensure the proper use and operation of computer-based maintenance management programs

Develop reporting standards and protocols including technical SOPs as needed

Responsible for financial performance of assigned accounts

Ensure that maintenance work orders are completed and in a timely manner

Direct weekly team meetings and managing maintenance requirements of individual life sciences accounts

Ensures that all work performed under his/her supervision is done in a timely and cost-effective manner and according to the applicable codes

Ensure that compliance with contract scope is achieved on a continuous basis

Assist in the bid and presentation process

Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOP) and methods of procedures (MOP) for lab/biopharma environments

Manage the transition of large scale newly awarded accounts

Assist customers with cost savings initiatives, budgeting and reporting

Develops & reviews engineering plans or specifications for additional maintenance, construction and renovations with customer representative(s)

Develop site specific customer reports such as work order completions, energy consumption, budget variances and overtime usage

Familiar with a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures within facility management and planning

Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish strategic and tactical goals for the facilities organization

Ensures that facilities are under his/her responsibilities are safe and comply with all Federal, State and Local Laws

Ensure that environmental practices are adhered to

Knowledge of proper Human Resources procedures and processes and involvement in the resolution of Human Resources related matters when necessary and appropriate

Ad Hoc projects as necessary

Qualification

Facilities ManagementOperations ManagementBusiness DevelopmentTechnical KnowledgeFinancial ManagementLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeCustomer ServiceSafety Training

Required

Bachelor's degree required in a Technical Field (Engineering or Science) with 8-12 years of relevant experience

Must have experience in the GxP Research and development Labs in Life Sciences companies or with suppliers of these facilities. Experience with Facility Management service provider is a plus

Technical Knowledge of Facilities Management including: Strong technical knowledge of the following: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural, fire protection, safety systems, civil, low voltage, demolition, housekeeping, security, architectural and energy management

Understanding of HVAC, Building Automation Controls (BAC) Energy Management System (EMS), and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Ability to develop, prepare & present technical reports including Facility Condition Assessments (FCA), multi-year Capital & Master Planning, Energy Conservation Measures (ECM)

Must understand and be willing to operate in critical environments such as Vivariums, BL-1, BL-2 and BL_3 Labs

Demonstrated success managing plant operations, maintenance, housekeeping and security across a regional portfolio of buildings

Oversee the functioning of building systems including mechanical, electrical, fire/life safety, and elevators

Five to seven years of Operations Management experience

Assist new business development efforts including client presentations, support of RFQ & RFP response and client relationship management (CRM)

Understanding costing and financial models including management fee & full P&L models for: Integrated Facilities Management including high-pressure plant operations, maintenance, environmental services, security, landscaping, security office and transportation functions in a life sciences environment

Successfully demonstrate organic and new-business account growth management through business planning

Demonstrated success with CRM and client retention tools

Ability to perform labor needs analysis to determine proper O&M staffing levels

Strong customer service skills with demonstrated success managing C-suite clients

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively at all levels of management

Experience managing union and non-union environments including multiple trade CBAs

Ability to develop & implements safety and technical-training programs

Strong business and financial acumen with a strong P&L understanding

Labor scheduling

Understanding of the RFP and costing processes

Flexibility in schedule and the ability to travel 75+% of the time

Driver's license with clean driving record & reliable transportation

Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local building codes

Understanding of facilities management relationships with various client accreditation programs

Ability to effectively communicate with customers and subordinates

Ability to develop and manage the facility operation's budget

Managerial: 5 years

Facilities Management in a life sciences environment: 7-10 years

Preferred

Experience in the areas of leadership, staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising and rewarding performance and retention is preferred