Engineering Manager

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Overview of the Role

The Engineering Manager will lead and manage an engineering team to oversee the maintenance and operation of all client’s engineering infrastructure systems

• The clients premises operate efficiently, reliably, safely and cost-effectively
• The highest standards and best practices implemented on Critical Engineering systems within the clients premises
• A focus on continuous improvement and risk management for building engineering systems

Management

• Manage the performance of engineering staff members
• Ensure the job responsibilities of each engineering staff meets the requirements
• Ensure individual staff adheres to the clients Code of Conduct, Policies and Procedures through training and meetings
• Conduct the training including emergency situations and system failure drills
• Ensure staff attendance hours are recorded
• Host regular operational meeting to discuss projects, maintenance tasks status update, workload, risks and resources
• Prepare monthly management reports to the client containing activity summary, performance levels, , maintenance activity, innovation and incident management
• Provide financial data to support annual budget planning for building engineering maintenance, and prepare improvement proposals to enhance operational effectiveness and safety

Administration

• Manage all paper and electronic documents in line with the clients document management requirement
• Conduct quality checks to ensure the building engineering maintenance and management documents are correct
• Manage master register of all contact lists including emergency contact lists, master vendors contact lists and critical vendors contact list and conduct random checks
• Manage all maintenance records, asset register and engineering drawings for the sites in Hong Kong

Procurement & Contract Management

• Prepare RFP / tender documents for outsourcing works and manage
• vendor procurement processes
• Review and monitor the performance of vendors and contractors
• Manage an updated register of all maintenance contracts.
• Perform maintenance contractors / vendors review and selection for new contracts and contracts renewal

Routine Maintenance

• Conduct regular visual inspections of the building engineering systems and architectural elements
• Ensure daily rounds are taken of the critical engineering infrastructure, with key operating parameter data checked and collected as and when necessary
• Follow up on any issues identified during site walk to ensure they are fixed
• Manage all changes and revisions to the as-built drawings and documentations, including the upload on to client systems as necessary
• Review and provide data on electricity consumption, HVAC consumption and critical room operating parameters

Preventive and Ad-hoc Maintenance Management

• Plan and coordinate with various maintenance contractors to carry out the preventive maintenance works
• Manage site access to MS site and certain critical areas in accordance with MS regulations
• Manage all necessary tools inventory and safety checks
• Lead and manage all major engineering activities, whether managed/ driven by the client maintenance, landlord or regulatory requirements

Energy and Environmental Management

• Manage documents required by relevant authorities
• Plan and execute energy saving measures and other environmental measures
• Communicate initiatives for energy saving measures as and when they are identified

Building Operations within MS Premises

• Manage and implement all emergency recovery procedures (BCP) relating to building engineering systems, including SOPs and EOPs
• Ensure the maintenance and upkeep of all working area and plant room areas, especially after any maintenance or repair work

Comms Room and Comms Closet Operations

• Manage the change management process in line with client requirements for work on critical systems
• Manage all associated communications and approvals for any access or work within the critical spaces, in line with client policy

Testing & Commissioning and Handover Support

• Assist in testing and commissioning of new and replacement engineering systems via attendance

Emergency Call Out and Rectification Services

• Maintain a register of all emergencies call out incidents
• Manage the 24hrs emergency call out coverage on-call service to attend to any critical incident on the client site
• Liaise with the incident management command centre on all incidents from notification to closure
• Emergency recovery: Upon receipt of the alarm or request, identify and contact the appropriate maintenance contractor to rectify the fault and resume normal operation.

Data Cabling

• Manage and maintain structured data cabling systems in accordance with client guidelines and local compliance requirements
• Manage the cabling vendor to meet client requirements that are as follows
• Cable Patching, including the required testing procedures in line with client testing guidelines
• Ensure that the cabling infrastructure and patching is maintained in a well-ordered and concise manner
• Management and co-ordination of any client Data Infrastructure Sub-Contractors  as required
• Labelling of all data cables and patch cords in accordance as per Morgan Stanley guidelines
• Management and continuous improvement of the information contained within the  structured cabling management software systems
• Submission of any required documentation to the appropriate structured cabling system manufacturers for establishment and/or updating of the system performance warranty offered by the said manufacturers
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations on health and safety regulations.

 

Health and Safety

• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations on health and safety regulations.
• Ensure all safety procedures including Emergency Operation Procedures.
• 24hrs emergency call out coverage service to ensure attendance to any critical incident at to client site as required

JLL Management

• Communicate with regional team to standardize JLL operation, meet clients requirements and solve issues.

Interested?  An ideal candidate would need to have the following qualifications

Desired experience and technical skills

Required

• Degree holder or above in Engineering of Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services or related discipline. 
• Minimum five years’ experience in critical engineering FM environment at manager grade.
• English skill (Minimum of good speaking and writing skill) 
• Presentation, Team management and Project management skills. 
• Previous experiences regarding premium-grade workplaces, data centres, investment banking environments, or critical facility management
• Works well with others and can build key relationships with cross-functional teams
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as interpersonal skills – ability to provide clear and concise communication is important 
• Ability to take a calm approach and apply critical thinking to each situation 
• Time-management skills and the ability to work under pressure to ensure the efficient running of an event
• Able to see things from the clients’ stand points, listen and observe to anticipate clients’ needs
• focus on attention to detail, accuracy and calm approach to critical engineering management

Location:

On-site –Hong Kong, SAR, China

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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