Manager of Engineering & Facilities

King Kullen is seeking to hire an experienced Manager of Engineering and Facilities with knowledge of multi-facility management, including construction management, electrical, refrigeration systems, plumbing, HVAC, labor scheduling, and capital expense planning.We seek someone with knowledge of building codes, preferably in a supermarket operation. Experience with food safety regulations is a plus. This is a hands on management position, managing a team of field technicians while being very involved in daily ongoing project management.Facilities Management Responsibilities:Ability to provide in-house field technicians with direction, support and operation procedures necessary to maintain storesTo include regular review of staffing requirements to handle open work orders, and staff jobs accordinglyStore and Equipment RepairsHandle store and equipment repairs as problems arise, and provide periodic preventive inspections on samePerform periodic inspections to identify potential hazards and assess what equipment may warrant repairInvestigate and implement new repair procedures that will reduce operating repair costs and servicesConstructionOversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion, inclusive of daily ongoing project managementHave a general understanding of blueprints, specifications, proposal and construction schedulesReview work progress and oversee change ordersEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with architects, engineers, Municipal departments and trade unionsRefrigeration/HVAC/Electrical/PlumbingThe candidate will have oversight of electricians, including managing a staff of in-house electriciansThe candidate is expected to have an understanding of HVAC systemsThe candidate is expected to have a full understanding of kitchen prep room plumbing systems, including:- Sanitary, grease and indirect waste systems- Grease trap installation and maintenance- Natural gas piping- Pumps and controlsOther ResponsibilitiesImplement weather-related emergency response procedures (flood, snow, hurricanes) and recommend updates to sameReview maintenance service contracts and assess whether any changes are needed, with goal of maintaining or reducing Maintenance Department expendituresCommunicate with vendors regarding services and work performanceEnforce vendor procedures outlining store visits and billing requirementsManage common area maintenance for certain locations, which includes parking lot maintenance, landscaping, snow removal and drainage installationPrepare an annual “wish list” including the needs of the Maintenance Department along with the needs of Store OperationsPlan and coordinate with contractors and architects regarding store construction and renovation, conduct regular site visits to check progress to ensure work is running on schedule and within budgetMeet with senior management and provide presentations regarding Maintenance Department performance, covering topics such as: performance of in-house technicians and outside vendors; construction “wish list” progress by store; monthly maintenance department expenditures; and discussion regarding financial justifications for existing and proposed expendituresJob Requirements:Experience: minimum of 5 years "hands on" multi-location refrigeration experience; specialized technical experience with HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy management systems and overall facilities management. Supermarket refrigeration experience is a plusBudget management and cost control experienceManagerial experience is required. Management skills must include: Leadership, written and oral communication skills, negotiation, delegation, conflict resolution, ability to multitask, budgeting, sharp attention for detail, strong cost control skillsValid Drivers License with good driving recordSalary is commensurate with experience