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 stores

• To include regular review of staffing requirements to handle open work orders, and staff jobs accordingly

Store and Equipment Repairs

• Handle store and equipment repairs as problems arise, and provide periodic preventive inspections on same
• Perform periodic inspections to identify potential hazards and assess what equipment may warrant repair
• Investigate and implement new repair procedures that will reduce operating repair costs and services

Construction

• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion, inclusive of daily ongoing project management
• Have a general understanding of blueprints, specifications, proposal and construction schedules
• Review work progress and oversee change orders
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with architects, engineers, Municipal departments and trade unions

Refrigeration/HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing

• The candidate will have oversight of electricians, including managing a staff of in-house electricians
• The candidate is expected to have an understanding of HVAC systems
• The 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 controls

Other Responsibilities

• Implement weather-related emergency response procedures (flood, snow, hurricanes) and recommend updates to same
• Review maintenance service contracts and assess whether any changes are needed, with goal of maintaining or reducing Maintenance Department expenditures
• Communicate with vendors regarding services and work performance
• Enforce vendor procedures outlining store visits and billing requirements
• Manage common area maintenance for certain locations, which includes parking lot maintenance, landscaping, snow removal and drainage installation
• Prepare an annual “wish list” including the needs of the Maintenance Department along with the needs of Store Operations
• Plan 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 budget
• Meet 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 expenditures

Job 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 plus
• Budget management and cost control experience
• Managerial 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 skills
• Valid Drivers License with good driving record

Salary is commensurate with experience