Engineering Supervisor
Washington D.C.
- Organization: World Bank Group
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Grade: Administrative support - GC - Administration (Professional and Technical)
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Occupational Groups:
- Engineering
- Managerial positions
- Closing Date: Closed
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Global Corporate Solutions and Corporate Real Estate
Reporting directly to the Managing Director and World Bank Group Chief Administration Officer (MDCAO), Global Corporate Solutions (GCS) brings together the functions of Corporate Security, Corporate Real Estate, and Corporate Services (such as food services, printing, travel, conferences, and translation and interpretation).
GCS’s Corporate Real Estate (GCSCR) division plays a crucial role in supporting IBRD, IDA, MIGA, and ICSID by developing and operating their real estate demands worldwide. GCSCR’s primary purpose is to create safe, cost effective, sustainable, and functional real estate solutions, enabling business units to perform their work program in line with the WBG’s mission to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet.
To achieve its purpose, GCSCR led by the Senior Manager, is structured into three divisions: (i) HQ Real Estate Development and Management (GCSHQ), which covers facilities based in Washington, DC, (ii) International Real Estate (GCSIR), responsible for facilities located overseas, and (iii) Corporate Real Estate, Center of Excellence (CoE) which serves as a central hub of expertise driving operational excellence, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring the successful execution of initiatives.
GCSCR is comprised of approximately 100 staff, leverages over 500 contractors, and manages an annual facilities capital investment plan of about $155 million globally. GCSCR works closely with the Regions on the Bank’s more than 190 locations.
Job Description
The position is accountable for overall supervision of all plant operations-related functions within the buildings of the Bank's Headquarters Campus. The incumbent directs the activities of a team of Engineer Mechanics (Grade GC), Operating Engineers (Grade GD), and contracted maintenance support. The incumbent ensures that the planned preventive maintenance program, service response, and emergency repairs are addressed in the most cost effective and expedient manner.
The position is based in Washington, DC during the evening shift hours of 6:00am to 2:30pm Monday-Friday, and reports to the Senior Project Manager of the Engineering and Operations Team.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Ensures continuous, uninterrupted operation of the engineering systems serving the assigned buildings and provides the proper environmental conditions for all spaces as per industry guidelines and operating procedures.
• Develops and oversees implementation of the annual preventive maintenance program for all facilities equipment and systems in the assigned buildings. Incumbent is responsible for the accuracy of the preventive maintenance data base program for the assigned building and to provide timely reports on current trends and data points.
• Reviews plans for construction activities in the assigned building providing quality control for standards regarding heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and provides input and approval on final construction documents.
• Coordinates with Project Managers and Building Managers in GCSHQ and provides support as needed on all projects to ensure integrity of MEP systems are not compromised.
• Assists in the development of annual budget requirements for the assigned buildings and monitors expenditures for utility usage and contracted services. Initiates, reviews and approves proposals and invoices for work that is done within the assigned buildings.
• Monitors the condition and efficiencies of all engineering systems and equipment and provides input on repair and/or replacement projects to the GCSHQ Project Manager as part of the Capital Improvement Program.
• Advises GCS communications team of all scheduled and emergency interruption to HVAC, Plumbing and FLS services to ensure timely announcements to affected staff and units (i.e. Helpdesk, Security, affected staff, other units).
• Monitors service requests to ensure that remedial action is taken, noting trends and escalating as needed.
• Maintains a client focus and establishes a professional rapport with occupants of the assigned building.
• Directs and monitors the performance of staff members assigned to the engineering team and provides performance evaluations, direction on career development, coaching and counseling as needed.
Global Corporate Solutions and Corporate Real Estate
Reporting directly to the Managing Director and World Bank Group Chief Administration Officer (MDCAO), Global Corporate Solutions (GCS) brings together the functions of Corporate Security, Corporate Real Estate, and Corporate Services (such as food services, printing, travel, conferences, and translation and interpretation).
GCS’s Corporate Real Estate (GCSCR) division plays a crucial role in supporting IBRD, IDA, MIGA, and ICSID by developing and operating their real estate demands worldwide. GCSCR’s primary purpose is to create safe, cost effective, sustainable, and functional real estate solutions, enabling business units to perform their work program in line with the WBG’s mission to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet.
To achieve its purpose, GCSCR led by the Senior Manager, is structured into three divisions: (i) HQ Real Estate Development and Management (GCSHQ), which covers facilities based in Washington, DC, (ii) International Real Estate (GCSIR), responsible for facilities located overseas, and (iii) Corporate Real Estate, Center of Excellence (CoE) which serves as a central hub of expertise driving operational excellence, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring the successful execution of initiatives.
GCSCR is comprised of approximately 100 staff, leverages over 500 contractors, and manages an annual facilities capital investment plan of about $155 million globally. GCSCR works closely with the Regions on the Bank’s more than 190 locations.
Job Description
The position is accountable for overall supervision of all plant operations-related functions within the buildings of the Bank's Headquarters Campus. The incumbent directs the activities of a team of Engineer Mechanics (Grade GC), Operating Engineers (Grade GD), and contracted maintenance support. The incumbent ensures that the planned preventive maintenance program, service response, and emergency repairs are addressed in the most cost effective and expedient manner.
The position is based in Washington, DC during the evening shift hours of 6:00am to 2:30pm Monday-Friday, and reports to the Senior Project Manager of the Engineering and Operations Team.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Ensures continuous, uninterrupted operation of the engineering systems serving the assigned buildings and provides the proper environmental conditions for all spaces as per industry guidelines and operating procedures.
• Develops and oversees implementation of the annual preventive maintenance program for all facilities equipment and systems in the assigned buildings. Incumbent is responsible for the accuracy of the preventive maintenance data base program for the assigned building and to provide timely reports on current trends and data points.
• Reviews plans for construction activities in the assigned building providing quality control for standards regarding heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and provides input and approval on final construction documents.
• Coordinates with Project Managers and Building Managers in GCSHQ and provides support as needed on all projects to ensure integrity of MEP systems are not compromised.
• Assists in the development of annual budget requirements for the assigned buildings and monitors expenditures for utility usage and contracted services. Initiates, reviews and approves proposals and invoices for work that is done within the assigned buildings.
• Monitors the condition and efficiencies of all engineering systems and equipment and provides input on repair and/or replacement projects to the GCSHQ Project Manager as part of the Capital Improvement Program.
• Advises GCS communications team of all scheduled and emergency interruption to HVAC, Plumbing and FLS services to ensure timely announcements to affected staff and units (i.e. Helpdesk, Security, affected staff, other units).
• Monitors service requests to ensure that remedial action is taken, noting trends and escalating as needed.
• Maintains a client focus and establishes a professional rapport with occupants of the assigned building.
• Directs and monitors the performance of staff members assigned to the engineering team and provides performance evaluations, direction on career development, coaching and counseling as needed.
This vacancy is now closed.