Manager, Facilities Construction and Operations

Energize your future by joining our team at Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC)! NOVEC's mission is to create value for its members, employees and communities by providing safe, reliable electricity and quality products at competitive prices.

NOVEC is a locally owned electric distribution system headquartered in Manassas, VA. NOVEC provides reliable electric service to more than 180,000 homes and businesses in Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford counties, the City of Manassas Park, and the Town of Clifton. NOVEC's service reliability is the best in the region with a 99.99% average system reliability.

As a leader on the high-tech frontier, NOVEC is using proven, cost-effective technology to improve productivity and reliability, reduce expenses, and increase cybersecurity – a national priority. Today’s technology includes what the industry calls "smart grid", as well as fiber optics, and mobile workforce.

NOVEC is experiencing rapid growth and is expanding the number of facilities in the Northern Virginia area. NOVEC has 6 office facilities and service centers and has recently acquired a 7th that currently leases some of its office space. NOVEC is in the preliminary planning stage for purchasing land to build a new headquarters and control center facility.

NOVEC has created a new position which is Manager, Facilities Construction and Operations.

Other related duties may be assigned. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and effectively. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Management of NOVEC Facilities team (approximately 5 employees including 1 Supervisor)
• Overall management of the build-out for the new office building in Manassas. This includes overall management of the architectural firm and the engineering firm. This also includes selection and management of any General Contracting services needed.
• Ensure a continued positive and collaborative relationship with Prince William County to include the Board of Supervisors, Economic Development and key departments that are critical to success.
• Oversight of a Property Management firm for a new building that was just acquired and has both NOVEC and commercial tenants. This oversight includes review of monthly reports from the property management firm and working with their staff to identify and execute improvement opportunities.
• Overall management of the space allocations and transition plans for NOVEC staff at the various facilities
• Management of an existing supervisor, in-house staff and contractors for operations, enhancement, and maintenance at the NOVEC offices and service centers
• Status presentations to the NOVEC Executives, CEO, and Board of Directors
• Provide expertise to other NOVEC groups, when needed, for issues that arise with land acquisition, development, and construction for Data Center substations and new Generating Plants

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PE (Professional Engineer) and/or PMP (Project Management Professional) is preferred
• 7-10+ years of construction/engineering/project management experience with a demonstrated focus in delivering outstanding workplaces.
• 5+ years of People Management experience assessing performance, staffing requirements to address any skill gaps, and driving successful & efficient project outcomes through team members
• Construction and/or engineering experience working in the Northern Virginia area, especially with Prince William and/or Loudoun Counties
• Experience working with and overseeing Architectural, Site Engineering and Construction firms
• Strong background in commercial/lab/industrial construction to include mechanical, electrical, process piping, plumbing building systems, tenant improvement, site work and ground up construction or other high scope projects
• Solid experience in all aspects of the construction of office buildings.
• Experience with a local construction and/or…