Facilities Manager

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: NBCUniversal has an opening for a Facilities Manager for the Rock Center Ops - Facilities team under the Operations and Technology division of NBCUniversal. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team that delivers best in class services and experiences to clients and guests at our many locations. The position reports to the Sr. Manager, Facilities in NBCUniversal’s Local News Operations and is required to be on-site full-time to support the facilities operations for NBCUniversal’s DC Bureau at 400 North Capitol St NE. This position will partner closely with the Sr. Facilities Manager and VP’s across the Rock Center Operations – Facilities team to ensure operational oversight is consistent with our facilities standards. JOB PURPOSE: The Facilities Manager will oversee the overall facilities management, supporting production and administration. This position will have direct oversight of NBCUniversal’s DC Bureau at 400 North Capitol St NE encompassing approximately 90K square feet and provide additional support of NBCU’s owned television station facility at 4001 Nebraska Avenue encompassing approximately 200K square feet of production, technical, and commercial office space. They will ensure the integrity and operation of the facilities critical infrastructure systems which are paramount to our 24/7/365 operational reliability, where the goal is a 99.999% on-air performance. This position will oversee the physical building operations, inspections, maintenance and long-term strategy planning of capital projects. Additional responsibilities include, on site safety programs and related activities to maintain a best in class working environment for all employees and guests. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Achieve 100% uptime of site critical systems and equipment which include but are not limited to: Power/UPS, Back-up generator, Fuel supply, HVAC (Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning), BMS, Plumbing/Water supply, Fire life safety systems and equipment. Lead the local EHS program and ensure that all emergency systems are tested regularly, inspected and in compliance with local and State laws. Schedule and oversee facility preventative maintenance, testing, and operations programs. Coordinate all OSHA requirements, submissions, and postings. Manage the EPA inventory (hazardous chemicals) including submission of proper documentation. Responsible for reporting on operating metrics and status updates with management to identify trends and/or operating issues, as well as efficiency opportunities. Oversee and manage all facilities and building service vendor relationships. Respond promptly to facility issues and requests reported by staff and/or clients. Partner with Management and Finance to evaluate and negotiate budgets and review proposals from third party vendors. Partner with the Engineering team on projects and maintenance work to identify and coordinate work that could impact production. Provide oversight, guidance and instruction to Contractors on-site Communicate to all required parties, specifically HR and business unit leaders about work affecting the building or its employees.