Engineering Supervisor
World Bank
About the role
About
Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity to help clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries—a global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.
Global Corporate Solutions (GCS) brings together Corporate Security, Corporate Real Estate, and Corporate Services. GCS’s Corporate Real Estate (GCSCR) division supports IBRD, IDA, MIGA, and ICSID by developing and operating real‑estate solutions worldwide. GCSCR’s purpose is to create safe, cost‑effective, sustainable, and functional real‑estate solutions that enable business units to deliver the Bank’s mission.
GCSCR is organized into three divisions:
- HQ Real Estate Development and Management (GCSHQ) – facilities in Washington, DC
- International Real Estate (GCSIR) – facilities overseas
- Corporate Real Estate, Center of Excellence (CoE) – hub of expertise driving operational excellence
The division comprises ~100 staff, leverages >500 contractors, and manages an annual facilities capital investment plan of about $155 million globally, working closely with the Regions on the Bank’s >190 locations.
The Engineering Supervisor is accountable for overall supervision of all plant‑operations functions within the Bank’s Headquarters Campus, directing a team of Engineer Mechanics, Operating Engineers, and contracted maintenance support. The role ensures the preventive‑maintenance program, service response, and emergency repairs are addressed cost‑effectively and expediently. The position is based in Washington, DC, working the evening shift (6:00 am – 2:30 pm, Monday‑Friday) and reports to the Senior Project Manager of the Engineering and Operations Team.
Responsibilities
- Ensure continuous, uninterrupted operation of engineering systems serving the assigned buildings and provide proper environmental conditions for all spaces per industry guidelines and operating procedures.
- Develop and oversee implementation of the annual preventive‑maintenance program for all facilities equipment and systems; maintain accurate preventive‑maintenance database and provide timely trend reports.
- Review construction plans for the assigned building, providing quality control for heating, ventilation, and air‑conditioning (HVAC) systems and approving final construction documents.
- Coordinate with Project Managers and Building Managers in GCSHQ to support projects and ensure MEP system integrity is not compromised.
- Assist in developing annual budget requirements for the assigned buildings; monitor utility usage and contracted‑service expenditures; initiate, review, and approve proposals and invoices for work performed.
- Monitor condition and efficiency of all engineering systems and equipment; provide input on repair or replacement projects for the Capital Improvement Program.
- Advise the GCS communications team of scheduled and emergency interruptions to HVAC, plumbing, and fire‑life‑safety (FLS) services to ensure timely announcements to affected staff and units.
- Monitor service requests, ensure remedial action is taken, note trends, and escalate as needed.
- Maintain a client‑focused approach and establish professional rapport with occupants of the assigned building.
- Direct and monitor performance of engineering‑team staff; provide performance evaluations, career‑development guidance, coaching, and counseling.
Selection Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with two years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, and at least fifteen years’ experience in operation and maintenance of physical plants for large office buildings or equivalent facilities with complex engineering/plant‑operation systems.
- Must possess a 3rd Class DC Steam Engineer’s license or equivalent.
- In‑depth understanding and technical knowledge of mechanical equipment and control systems.
- Proven ability to supervise, coach, and train others in plant‑operations duties and functions.
- Proven ability to bring project work to an efficient/timely conclusion.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented, diverse, multicultural environment.
- Full knowledge/understanding of Building Automation Systems (BAS), preferably Siemens Apogee and Desigo.
- Working knowledge and experience with facilities‑management systems and work‑order management programs (e.g., Tririga).
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
WBG Culture Attributes
- Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
- Thoughtful risk‑taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
- Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.
Benefits
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life, and disability insurance; paid leave (including parental leave); and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
World Bank Group is an equal‑opportunity and inclusive employer.
Requirements
- Required Language(s): English
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with two years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience with at least fifteen years' experience in the operation and maintenance of physical plants for large office buildings or equivalent facilities with complex engineering/plant operation facilities
- Must possess 3rd Class DC Steam Engineer's license or equivalent
- In-depth understanding and technical knowledge of mechanical equipment and control systems
- Proven ability to supervise, coach and train others in the performance of all duties and functions associated with plant operations
- Proven ability to bring project work to an efficient/timely conclusion
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, diverse multi-cultural environment
- Full knowledge/understanding of Building Automation Systems (BAS) preferably Siemens Apogee and Desigo
- Working knowledge and experience in facilities management systems and work order management programs (i.e
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders
- Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact
- Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results
Responsibilities
- Reporting directly to the Managing Director and World Bank Group Chief Administration Officer (MDCAO), Global Corporate Solutions (GCS) brings together the functions of Corporate Security, Corporate Real Estate, and Corporate Services (such as food services, printing, travel, conferences, and translation and interpretation)
- The position is accountable for overall supervision of all plant operations-related functions within the buildings of the Bank's Headquarters Campus
- The incumbent directs the activities of a team of Engineer Mechanics (Grade GC), Operating Engineers (Grade GD), and contracted maintenance support
- The incumbent ensures that the planned preventive maintenance program, service response, and emergency repairs are addressed in the most cost effective and expedient manner
- The position is based in Washington, DC during the evening shift hours of 6:00am to 2:30pm Monday-Friday, and reports to the Senior Project Manager of the Engineering and Operations Team
- Ensures continuous, uninterrupted operation of the engineering systems serving the assigned buildings and provides the proper environmental conditions for all spaces as per industry guidelines and operating procedures
- Develops and oversees implementation of the annual preventive maintenance program for all facilities equipment and systems in the assigned buildings
- Incumbent is responsible for the accuracy of the preventive maintenance data base program for the assigned building and to provide timely reports on current trends and data points
- Reviews plans for construction activities in the assigned building providing quality control for standards regarding heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and provides input and approval on final construction documents
- Coordinates with Project Managers and Building Managers in GCSHQ and provides support as needed on all projects to ensure integrity of MEP systems are not compromised
- Assists in the development of annual budget requirements for the assigned buildings and monitors expenditures for utility usage and contracted services
- Initiates, reviews and approves proposals and invoices for work that is done within the assigned buildings
- Monitors the condition and efficiencies of all engineering systems and equipment and provides input on repair and/or replacement projects to the GCSHQ Project Manager as part of the Capital Improvement Program
- Advises GCS communications team of all scheduled and emergency interruption to HVAC, Plumbing and FLS services to ensure timely announcements to affected staff and units (i.e
- Helpdesk, Security, affected staff, other units)
- Monitors service requests to ensure that remedial action is taken, noting trends and escalating as needed
- Maintains a client focus and establishes a professional rapport with occupants of the assigned building
- Directs and monitors the performance of staff members assigned to the engineering team and provides performance evaluations, direction on career development, coaching and counseling as needed
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