Facilities & Property Manager

PPG Industries Inc. - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

PPG: We protect and beautify the world.
At PPG, we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 130 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
 
Why join us:
With PPG, you will find meaning in your work every day, and engage in opportunities that will shape you, personally and professionally.
  • Your personal strengths will empower you to succeed and make an impact from day one.
  • You will be inspired to learn and grow, and to get the support you need to identify and achieve your boldest career aspirations.
  • Your passion to excel will be fueled by your connection to world-class partners, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and future forward technologies.
  • Your contributions will not only meet the challenges of our global customers, but help theme propel their industries forward.
  • You will be welcomed into a culture where everyone’s ideas and contributions are valued and encouraged.
Just like you, we are driven to make a difference in our world.
 

The role of the Facilities and Property Manager is to lead and manage a team pertaining to the maintenance, repair, and project/equipment initiatives for the PPG sites in the Pittsburgh, PA area. Moreover, the individual also oversees PPG’s corporate real estate (owned and leased properties). Finally, responsibilities include developing strategic plans and associated talent to support PPG’s locations and properties.


Main Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership and oversight to the facilities management function, including the direction of a team of professionals and maintenance employees across multiple locations.  The purpose is to support all ongoing facilities management requirements on a pro-active and reactive basis while remaining compliant with all regulatory agencies and standards. 
  • Proactively collaborates with and presents information to safety and management personnel to ensure the facilities and maintenance objectives of the organization are being met.  Understands the concepts of LEAN, and manages the 6S program and implements industry best practices across all the sites. 
  • Provides high level estimates and project plans for group consolidations, more efficient use of space, building additions and new construction.
  • Monitors the performance, maintenance and upgrade of key assets and equipment required in the safe and efficient operation of PPG facilities. 
  • Manages all vendor relations including the job bid process, to ensure work is completed in a timely cost effective manner. 
  • Oversees and directs capital projects including the management of budget, vendors, and regulatory requirements.
  • Manages the energy savings programs including Utility Act 129 rebates, Variable Frequency Drive Installation, LED Lighting Upgrades, and HVAC upgrades.
  • Oversees corporate real estate, and is responsible for negotiating leases for the Pittsburgh (General Office), Harmarville and Cranberry facilities.  
  • Supports the consolidation and coordination of lab space to support the global lab footprint project within S&T facilities. 
  • Develops (and hires) the associated talent to support the function; builds a sustainable talent pool for all facilities.
 

Experience and Education 

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil etc.) with a minimum of 10 years work experience in the field of facilities and property management. 
  • The ability to provide effective leadership and oversight to the facilities and property management function. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills are required. 
  • Candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of Project Engineering experience. 
Success Factors/Functional Competencies
  • Focus on results
  • Drive change
  • Promote teamwork
  • Build trust & respect
  • Understand customer requirements
  • Strong communicator (both oral and written)
  • Ability to develop talent 

 

PPG prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a hair drug/toxins test and a background check.
 
PPG Industries, Inc. offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You may request a copy of PPG’s affirmative action plan by emailing
ppgaap@ppg.com.
 
To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity please see attached links:
 
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
 
 
 

Posted: 30+ days ago

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