Dir., Engineering

Job Description

Essential function(s) includes, but is not limited to:

At our Company, we are committed to fostering an inspiring workplace that empowers our employees to innovate and excel. Our Global Workplace and Enterprise Services (GWES) team provides essential solutions that ensure a safe and productive environment. We prioritize the well-being of our communities and the environment, making a positive impact beyond our organization.

The Director, Engineering & Projects Delivery plays a pivotal role in overseeing and guiding technical building operations and the execution of major projects for our Company's research and administrative facilities at the West Point, Pennsylvania campus. This position will lead a team of engineers and manage a project portfolio of approximately $280-$320 million annually, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient delivery aligned with business objectives and compliance requirements.

As the leader of Engineering & Projects Delivery team, the incumbent will direct activities related to engineering, asset management, project management, utilities and infrastructure planning, reliability, and contractor management. Responsibilities include partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient, reliable operation and reinvestment in campus facilities and critical utility systems. The Director will inspire and engage stakeholders within and outside of GWES by leveraging innovation, technical expertise, disciplined project delivery, and strong communication skills to achieve strategic outcomes. Delivery of projects will generally be executed through our Company Global Engineering Solutions (GES), Engineering Partners (PM), Design-Build, or Self-Perform models, ensuring the right model is applied based on technical complexity, resource management, and overall value. This role reports directly to the Executive Director of Engineering, Utilities, and Technical Services.

The primary activities include and are not limited to the following:

• Leadership and Oversight: Lead and develop a team of engineers to deliver safe, on-time, on-budget technical operations and projects, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Lead with an enterprise mindset to partner with various GWES organizations and our Company divisions, engaging with internal customers, stakeholders, and external vendors to foster effective communication and support.
• Technical Guidance and Solution Development: Provide expert guidance on building systems/utilities, approve designs and documentation, and enforce standards and lifecycle asset management for compliant, effective solutions.
• Portfolio and Program Management: Lead the $280-$320M annual portfolio through accurate planning, capital/expense forecasting, prioritization, stage-gate controls, execution, cost controls, and reporting. Oversee execution of projects
• Utility and Infrastructure Planning: Collaborate with site operations and maintenance to adequately plan utility and infrastructure upgrades which ensure reliable and compliant services.
• Team Development: Enhance the organization's technical and professional excellence by mentoring staff, selecting appropriate assignments, and facilitating training initiatives to build a skilled workforce.
• Coaching for Diverse Perspectives: Encourage employees to examine issues through multiple lenses-including safety, compliance, automation, equipment, process, and personnel-to drive comprehensive resolutions.
• Consultation on Complex Issues: Collaborate with next-level management on complex decisions and issues that impact other departments, ensuring informed decision-making.
• Benchmarking and Continuous Improvement: Establish and maintain benchmarking processes to evaluate performance against industry standards, driving continuous improvement initiatives across all project and engineering functions.
• Performance Management through KPIs: Develop, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of teams and processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving accountability for performance outcomes.
• Technical Support Oversight: Oversee the technical and engineering support team in activities that include:
  
  • Analyses of heating, cooling, hydraulic, electrical, and lighting systems
  • Root cause analyses of equipment failures and strategy development to prevent recurrence
  • Engineering design reviews and constructability assessments
  • Lifecycle Asset Management (LCAM) planning and budgeting
  • Reliability Engineering initiatives, Risk Based Asset management (RBAM)
  • Process Safety Management (PSM) programs
  • Conceptual scopes and basis-of-design for facility modifications and utility upgrades
  • Building systems strategic planning and reinvestment programs
  • Management of building information systems and documentation

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Required Experience and Skills:

• Ten (10) or more years of industrial/utility/facility experience across utility/facility operations, project execution, and engineering.
• Minimum five (5) years of line experience with people management responsibility.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate cross-functional teams of internal employees and external service providers amidst competing priorities and agendas.
• Proven experience delivering complex annual capital and expense project portfolios; strong program management skills with strategic vision and attention to detail.
• Experience with financial and budget tasks, including Capital and Financial Planning; strong cost control and change management discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to select and manage multiple delivery models (e.g. our Company GES, Engineering Partners (PM), Design-Build, Self-Perform), applying the appropriate approach based on technical complexity, resource management, risk, and value, and governing performance through KPIs and stage-gate controls.
• Highly developed communication, leadership, and teamwork skills; excellent customer-service orientation.
• Comprehensive understanding of building systems, utilities operations, and lifecycle asset management.
• Strong technical problem-solving acumen; ability to quickly address issues and develop solutions to minimize compliance risk, enhance efficiencies, and improve reliability.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple simultaneous assignments and adapt to changing business priorities.
• Working knowledge of OSHA industrial and NFPA standards.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Advanced degree in engineering or a related field.
• Professional designations: Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP), or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
• Lean/Six Sigma certification (Black Belt/Green Belt) or equivalent applied experience.
• Experience engaging with regulatory agencies and collaborating with external professionals.
• Understanding of integrated facilities management models and vendor performance management.
• Experience with software systems, including SAP and Hexagon.
• Understanding of our Company projects and facilities; familiarity with our Company's Capital and Financial Planning processes.

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Required Skills:
Accountability, Accountability, Change Agility, Consulting, Contractor Management, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Engineering Design, Facility Management, Financial Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Planning, GxP Compliance, Innovation, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Leadership, Leadership Assessments, Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement, Operations Management, Organizational Performance Management, People Leadership, Portfolio Management, Program Management, Project Management, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Resource Management {+ 5 more}

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The salary range for this role is
$173,200.00 - $272,600.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at ;br>
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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable

Shift:
Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
n/a

Job Posting End Date:
02/4/2026
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