Assistant Engineering Manager

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Assistant Engineering Manager

Job Description Summary

Overall Role

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Engineering Manager to join our team for Client’s corporate offices in Taiwan. In this position, you will be reporting to country manager for supervising all technical aspects of the space infrastructures and lead a technician. Your major objective will be to ensure all activities carried out within the space that must comply with local statutory regulations and client-stipulated engineering playbook. Additionally, you will lead improvement initiatives, oversee on-site operations and collaborate with vendor partners. The role overseas the execution of the day-to-day technical requirements to support the Workplace team and our vendor partners, ensuring compliance to statutory regulations and service level agreement (SLA).

A key aspect of this role is to work hand in hand with other service partners such as Security and Technology with Landlords as relevant, to deliver on consistency of service to Occupants and Guests.

What this job involves

Managing all Engineering/technical service contracts, including inspections and quality management of service delivery.

Developing and implementing building procedures and performance measures to ensure simplification and accuracy of work methods and reliability of systems

Ensuring an adequate supply of materials and service for the proper operation of the buildings and enter into supply and service contracts as approved by the client

Assisting with the preparations of strategic plans, budgets, and client reports, including financial reconciliation for service contract accounts.

Preparation of tender documentation; evaluation of tenders; preparation of contracts as defined by the main agreement.

Ensure the implementation and management of Risk \& Safety work practices to mitigate the risk of services interruption to client’s operation.

Co-ordinate with Building Managers \& the Business Units on Project issues.

Develop and implement innovative programmes and processes that reduce the utility costs, increase productivity and increase the savings.

Co-ordinate with Building operation teams in setting up and sustaining the best maintenance standards and practices

Manage a programme of inspections for the property on Energy conservation, Maintenance practices, Utility management and Risk management procedures

Implement and oversee the pre-emptive maintenance programme to reduce the risk of sudden failures of critical equipment

Develops and trains engineering SOPs/EOPs for employees for staffs.

Conduct regular audits on process to ensure the procedures are being followed and adhered with by the FM staffs.

Ensure all safety procedures, including Crisis Management/ Business Continuity and Emergency Procedures are maintained at all times.

Ensure all works are compliance with statutory regulations on fire, health and safety standards.

Ensure that service delivery teams and on-site contractors undergo a Health and Safety Induction prior to deployment

Maintenance of as-fitted drawing and O\&M manual

Management and supervision of the project

Management of project handover from third parties

Assist to complete audits on engineering systems and services

Establishment and implementation of engineering budgets

Chair Colo-data center monthly meetings

Management of Colo-data center operations

Organize power downs event / ad hoc MEP services suspension event

Communicate with the BMO/ Landlords for building issues for site’s operations and interests

24 x 7 emergency call support and site attendance as required

Preparing incident reports

Assist monthly FM report

Able to travel to all sites in Taiwan.

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

Desired experience and technical skills

Required

University degree or equivalent professional qualification in engineering field

At least 5 years practical working experience in Facilities Management and technical management role. Data center facility operation management experience is preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good in English (verbal and writing)

Familiar with local engineering practice, governmental regulations and statutory requirements. Broad understanding of critical systems infrastructure, technology needs and requirements, commercial construction industry practices, maintenance contracts, and budget/schedule management.

Highly motivated. Proactive \& innovative, displaying the drive and energy required to meet the continuous challenges this role will present. Excellent inter-personal, people management and business skills, together with a strong desire to lead by example and firm belief in the power of teamwork.

Strong client service and relationship management skills, with the ability to challenge and influence senior business leaders while being co-operative and collaborative in style.

Knowledge of Occupational Safety requirements

Strong PC literacy and able to manage daily activities using various systems, such as BMS, and other

computerized control/monitoring system

Ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of people

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

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

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.