Nuclear Business Facilities Leader

Job Description Summary

The Nuclear Facilities Portfolio Leader works collaboratively with distributed network of global locations to ensure operations are streamlined at each facility to allow for global process and system implementation and optimization. Set standards with common processes for core operations inside the facilities. As the global Leader, support both manufacturing and non-manufacturing locations globally. He/She will build organizational capability and engage with all levels of the company to provide workplace and manufacturing solutions appropriate for their business plans.

The Nuclear Facilities Leader will play a critical role in the proactive and reactive maintenance of existing facilities, the planning and design for all new building construction, remodels to existing buildings, capacity planning, space planning, engineering, building code compliance, and building permitting. This role includes leading an internal facilities team as well as contract resources. This leader will work with key business functions on driving the strategy around the workplace of the future and our footprint as well as managing funding and budgets for such efforts.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities - Include but not limited to:

• Has direct oversight on global real estate, and facilities, working with staff and contractors to ensure business needs are met in terms of infrastructure and security.
• Enables business to meet and exceed operational goals by delivering safe, stimulating and socially responsible building environment.
• Creates and maintains a team culture that improves the office and manufacturing environment from a standpoint of safety, efficiency, hygiene, sustainability and lean.
• Works with team to optimize global sites cost savings opportunities via real estate agreements, aggressive contracting, facility improvements or other indirect spend opportunities.
• Manages successful preventive maintenance program of infrastructure assets.
• Oversees office and manufacturing space allocation and layout.
• Implements strategies to optimize cost and service levels related to utilities, plant maintenance, grounds management, janitorial, vendor management, expense management, and infrastructure project management.
• Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) regarding building operation, nuclear activities interface, energy management, and environmental sustainability systems.
• Oversees and maintains a strong relationship with the site's key business partners, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure goals are met and ensure a high level of internal and external customer satisfaction (e.g. Manages and/or communicates for successful outcomes with: Catering and Kitchen Services, Utilities, Landscape Services, Mail Services, Office Planning and Location, Print Services and Equipment, etc.)
• Assists with the identification, prioritization, and justification of facility capital projects.
• Identifies and supports winning federal, state and city incentives to drive fiscally positive facilities initiatives.
• Actively supports EHS initiatives and ensures tie from EHS into real estate, security and facilities initiatives.
• Coordinates facilities and energy management data collection and executes analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and facilitates environmental sustainability communication and reporting.
• Facilitates Lean Energy and carbon reduction Kaizen events across the properties to reduce cost and carbon footprint for GVH.

• Associates degree from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in Facilities management, Properties, Construction management, or Operations in a global corporate environment
• Minimum 1 year of experience in communication, leadership, analytical, organizational, and project management skills

• Confidently lead conversations and planning with senior and C-suite leaders
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time and internationally when needed
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with little supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (both written and oral)
• GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience with transforming conventional office space into contemporary workspace with emphasis on collaboration and workplace efficiency.
• Master's degree or an international equivalent in Property, Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) or Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
• Proven ability to establish and manage relationships at all levels of the organization, including the executive levels
• Experience analyzing/reviewing sophisticated financial models and cost/benefit analysis with strong cost and risk management skills
• Effective and persuasive presentation skills
• Corporate facilities and/or commercial property operations experience
• Experience leading a team; successful management experience of direct reports
• Success leading large, diverse global client populations
• Working knowledge of GEV products, processes, and policies