Hensel Phelps, a renowned leader in construction and facility management, is seeking a skilled Site Director for the prestigious NIH Building in Bethesda, MD. The Site Director will play a pivotal role in overseeing all facets of facility operations within this dynamic environment. We are seeking an individual with extensive experience managing facilities within active hospitals or pharmaceutical sites, with a strong preference for candidates holding CHFM certification.

Join Hensel Phelps and be a part of a team dedicated to excellence in facility management at one of the nation's premier research institutions. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career journey with us.

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About Hensel Phelps:

At Hensel Phelps, we bring our clients’ vision to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property. Our expert development, construction and facility services teams ensure that every project meets our clients’ goals and objectives.

Over our 84-year history, Hensel Phelps has evolved from a bid-build general contractor to a full-service building provider. Our organization is comprised of three lines of business – development, construction, and facility services. These groups work as a cohesive team, sharing ideas and knowledge from each discipline to provide our clients with the highest level of service. Our capabilities span from concept through the long-term facilities management of projects, which means that our focus is on the complete life cycle of each project we build.

Hensel Phelps Facility Services Group is uniquely qualified with decades of facility experience. The Facility Services Group specializes in facility solutions, building systems integration, specialized construction, and facility management. Our team provides best-in-class operational solutions with technical knowledge and subject matter experts of building systems, envelopes, campus, and client operations.

 

Position Description:

The Site Director will be responsible for leading all aspects of the site facilities operations including maintenance and custodial department day-to-day activities. They are also responsible for client relations and business development with the intention of creating long-term business relationships, executing contractual deliverables associated with client contracts. This includes participation and overseeing the implementation of policies, procedures and programs that will assure well-managed facilities, in coordination and conjunction with Hensel Phelps’ and the client’s goals and objectives.

 

Position Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Architecture, or a related field, or combination of equivalent education and experience.  8+ years of directly related experience, including experience in managing a comprehensive facilities and maintenance organization to include construction management and campus master planning.  Expert understanding of Facilities Management processes and procedures. Possession of a valid driver's license. Solid understanding and ability to interpret and explain laws, regulations and policies governing building operations.   Ability to make sound decisions and independent judgments. Strong communication and negotiation skills both verbally and in writing. Skilled at building effective and impactful relationships with management staff, stakeholders, and employees.  Fiscal management and budgeting experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Extensive Experience on a Healthcare or Pharmaceutical campus setting. CHFM Certification. 

Other Desired Qualifications:

Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Architecture, or a related field. Professional Engineer designation.

 

Essential Duties:

Plan, direct, and supervise facility management services including building and facility operating systems maintenance, repair and improvement, and custodial services. Develop and implement operational and administrative goals, objectives, and procedures to ensure facilities are running effectively and efficiently. Review and evaluate current operating procedures and personnel practices and establishes procedures, practice, and priorities in keeping with effective facility maintenance and repair operations and cost factors; coordinate building and maintenance activities within the departments to obtain optimum production and utilization of personnel and equipment. Confer with specialists on energy conservation programs and techniques for facilities operations; recommends operating methods and equipment to maximize cost savings, service quality and safety.  Develop, implement, and evaluate a variety of building and operation systems and preventative maintenance programs. Supervise, train, and evaluate direct reports; Establish and enforce operating and safety standards and procedures for maintenance services and repair. Coordinate, prepare, and analyze the unit’s budget, staffing expenditures requests, and reviews requests for additional services. Prepare contract specifications and negotiate and administer service and construction agreements for maintenance and alteration services. Conduct job site visits for work and contractual compliance verifications.

 

Benefits:

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our fulltime employees. This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, and our employee assistance program (EAP). Employees are also eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance. Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Employees are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy. 

 

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer:

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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