Manager, Facilities Construction and Operations

Energize your future by joining our team at Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC)! NOVEC's mission is to create value for its members, employees and communities by providing safe, reliable electricity and quality products at competitive prices.

NOVEC is a locally owned electric distribution system headquartered in Manassas, VA. NOVEC provides reliable electric service to more than 180,000 homes and businesses in Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford counties, the City of Manassas Park, and the Town of Clifton. NOVEC's service reliability is the best in the region with a 99.99% average system reliability.

As a leader on the high-tech frontier, NOVEC is using proven, cost-effective technology to improve productivity and reliability, reduce expenses, and increase cybersecurity – a national priority. Today’s technology includes what the industry calls "smart grid", as well as fiber optics, and mobile workforce.

OVERVIEW:

NOVEC is experiencing rapid growth and is expanding the number of facilities in the Northern Virginia area. NOVEC has 6 office facilities and service centers and has recently acquired a 7th that currently leases some of its office space. NOVEC is in the preliminary planning stage for purchasing land to build a new headquarters and control center facility.

NOVEC has created a new position which is Manager, Facilities Construction and Operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other related duties may be assigned. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and effectively. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

- Management of NOVEC Facilities team (approximately 5 employees including 1 Supervisor)

- Overall management of the build-out for the new office building in Manassas. This includes overall management of the architectural firm and the engineering firm. This also includes selection and management of any General Contracting services needed.

- Ensure a continued positive and collaborative relationship with Prince William County to include the Board of Supervisors, Economic Development and key departments that are critical to success.

- Oversight of a Property Management firm for a new building that was just acquired and has both NOVEC and commercial tenants. This oversight includes review of monthly reports from the property management firm and working with their staff to identify and execute improvement opportunities.

- Overall management of the space allocations and transition plans for NOVEC staff at the various facilities

- Management of an existing supervisor, in-house staff and contractors for operations, enhancement, and maintenance at the NOVEC offices and service centers

- Status presentations to the NOVEC Executives, CEO, and Board of Directors

- Provide expertise to other NOVEC groups, when needed, for issues that arise with land acquisition, development, and construction for Data Center substations and new Generating Plants

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- PE (Professional Engineer) and/or PMP (Project Management Professional) is preferred

- 7-10+ years of construction/engineering/project management experience with a demonstrated focus in delivering outstanding workplaces. - 5+ years of People Management experience assessing performance, staffing requirements to address any skill gaps, and driving successful & efficient project outcomes through team members

- Construction and/or engineering experience working in the Northern Virginia area, especially with Prince William and/or Loudoun Counties

- Experience working with and overseeing Architectural, Site Engineering and Construction firms

- Strong background in commercial/lab/industrial construction to include mechanical, electrical, process piping, plumbing building systems, tenant improvement, site work and ground up construction or other high scope projects

- Solid experience in all aspects of the construction of office buildings.

- Experience with a local construction and/or engineering firm with a track record of completed buildings. Both the technical knowledge and “boots on the ground” experience would be ideal.

- Experience building and maintaining relationships with facility operation teams, utility companies, government agencies, architectural & design firms, and general contracting firms.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

- Ability to travel domestic and internationally if needed

- Knowledge of land development with a preference for proven skills in Northern Virginia, especially Prince William County.

- Proven ability to interact and work collaboratively and interact with stakeholders including architects, engineers, and County staff.

- High-level knowledge of building systems including HVAC, Mechanical, Engineering, Plumbing, etc.

- Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to meet deadlines as required to meet project schedule.

- Extensive knowledge of and experience with the upkeep and function of buildings, building systems, machinery, landscape, and quality improvement projects.

- Ability to balance the trade-offs between operational risk and investment, constantly seeking the highest quality and design at the best value.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and supervisory skills, including experience working with all levels of an organization and ability to handle customer service issues involving employees in a professional and positive manner.

- Ability to develop cost estimates, schedules, and analyze Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

- Capability to diagnose, handle and resolve maintenance issues quickly and efficiently, including experience prioritizing and assigning repairs.

WHAT WE OFFER:

- Competitive salary and Incentive plan

- Premier health benefits, including an onsite wellness center.

- Survivor and Disability benefits

- 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% base salary match and an additional match of your contribution at a rate of 50% up to the first 12%

- Life insurance

- Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave

- Educational Assistance

- Annual Company Events

If you're ready to take the next step towards advancing your career, apply today! NOVEC is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We do not provide sponsorship for this position.