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M.C. Dean, Inc. · 1 month ago

Chief Critical Facilities Manager

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$125K/yr - $170K/yr

12+ years exp

M.C. Dean, Inc. is a leader in Building Intelligence®, specializing in the design, construction, and operation of cyber-physical solutions for critical facilities. The Chief Critical Facilities Manager is responsible for the overall management and operation of the White House complex facilities, ensuring continuous site operations and compliance with safety and security requirements.

Information Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Maintain 100% site uptime by ensuring all critical systems remain operational and available

Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies

Enforce adherence to client security requirements by all personnel and contracted service providers

Ensure CE technicians are properly trained to respond to incidents and maintain system availability

Oversee post-incident reporting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions

Implement and oversee critical systems change management processes

Develop, maintain, and improve operational processes for efficiency and effectiveness and implement rigorous Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Methods of Procedure (MOP’s)

Ensure procedural adherence to client standards during operations by the CE team

Oversee all site operations, including: Equipment lineup management, Equipment state transitions, Test and measurement execution, Rack deployment energization without causing downtime

Manage maintenance services (predictive, preventative, corrective) to ensure equipment safety, availability, and operational status: Includes inspections, performance testing, sensor calibration, adjustments, and parts replacement

Plan and manage inspections to detect and correct equipment issues proactively, ensuring quality meets or exceeds contractual requirements and industry standards

Ensure continuous monitoring of site systems by qualified personnel, including EPMS, BAS, fire alarms, and other critical monitoring systems

Coordinate and manage work performed by all third-party service providers

Ensure proper documentation of all activities, including site inventory and work logs, within the CMMS according to procedures

Recruit, hire, manage, and train site employees

Staff shifts appropriately to match site workloads and operational demands

Provide comprehensive personnel training covering: Safety protocols, Uptime assurance, Equipment operations, Incident response, Critical mindset development, Procedural compliance, Maintenance activities

Ensure attendance and participation in required meetings

Drive innovation and apply best practices to enhance service quality, boost productivity, improve performance, and reduce costs

Qualification

Critical infrastructure managementMechanicalElectrical expertiseStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS)Personnel managementBuilding Automated Systems (BAS)Regulatory knowledgeCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Applicants selected must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED with 12+ years of experience

A minimum of eight years of progressive hands-on experience in an environment with Critical complex equipment with levels of redundancy and efficiency

A minimum of five years' supervisory experience in O&M of large complex commercial buildings and mission critical environments overseeing critical infrastructure (data centers, hospitals, financial institutions, military installation, or similar)

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; ability to obtain & maintain HSPD & Secret, preferred HSPD-12 & Secret Active

The ideal candidate will have a broad background with facilities, engineering and management experience and demonstrate a combination of general knowledge of all building systems and in-depth knowledge and experience with Mechanical or Electrical. General knowledge and experience will encompass commercial facility system design, components, operation, maintenance, industry standards and best-practices, replacement, upgrade, and recapitalization of major systems

Required general knowledge and understanding of O&M and best practices for: Chillers, Cooling Towers, AHU's, RTU's, VAV's, Heat Exchangers, Boilers, and Pumps

Required general knowledge and understanding of O&M and best practices for: Switchgear, Breaker Maintenance, Transformers, Electrical Distribution, UPS, ATS, Generators, system redundancy, and safe medium and high voltage operations to include NFPA-70E principles

Required general knowledge and understanding of O&M and best practices for: Building Automated Systems (BAS) controls and sequence of operations

Demonstrated experience implementing rigorous Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), and Methods of Procedure (MOP's) in a critical facility environment

Must demonstrate exceptional professionalism and communication skills to effectively communicate complex issues to both technical and non-technical audiences, provide briefings to government representatives, and effectively manage a range of personnel issues with tact and professionalism

Must demonstrate ability to perform effectively in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and the potential for high-stress or emergency situations

Exceptional personnel management skills with direct experience managing 10-50 employees, and/or a 24/7 staffed operation

Track record of building and enabling collaborative team environments

Ability to read and interpret facility floorplans, one-line diagrams, equipment schedules, and schematics

Experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) (i.e. Maximo, SAP EAM, Tag Asset Guardian, Maintain X, etc.)

A demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems associated with building systems and maintenance/repair of commercial facilities

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in technical or management field (not limited to: Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Industrial or Process engineering, Construction Management, Business Management)

Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes and regulations related to facility engineering and maintenance; i.e. OSHA, Confined Space, Air Quality Permits, Hazardous Waste, Water Quality Management, etc

Cost Estimating, Subcontractor Management, Contract management experience helpful

Computer literacy including a working knowledge of the MS Office Suite