Enterprise Facilities Engineering Manager

Empower

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

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The Enterprise Facilities Engineering Manager leads day-to-day engineering operations across Empower’s global sites, working closely with Site Engineering to keep infrastructure systems running smoothly, safely, and efficiently. This role also plays a key part in driving capital projects and building strong partnerships with internal teams and external vendors. Regular travel—about 50% of the time—is expected, both within the U.S. and to Empower’s international locations.

• Provide oversight and guidance to the site engineers and technical staff across multiple regions to ensure all infrastructure, facility equipment and systems are maintained and preventive maintenance contracts are negotiated and in place
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of capital and infrastructure projects globally
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for critical systems, including HVAC, boilers/chillers, air handlers, generators, UPS systems, and electrical switch gear
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across all facilities
• Collaborate with the facility leaders to develop and manage global engineering budgets, including capital and operational expenditures
• Drive stakeholder engagement and alignment engineering initiatives with business needs
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships; negotiate service contracts and ensure performance standards are met
• Partner with IT, Security, and Project Management teams to support integrated infrastructure and space planning initiatives
• Maintain accurate documentation, including OEM manuals, SOPs, and maintenance records
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices, sustainability, and energy efficiency

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, Associate or Technical degree required
• Minimum8 yearsof progressive engineering experience, with at least5 years in a leadership role managing multi-site or global operations
• Deep knowledge of MEPF systems, electrical systems, HVAC, and building control/monitoring systems
• Strong understanding of financial principles, including capital vs. expense accounting and asset amortization
• Excellent project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management
• Proven experiencemanaginglarge-scale capital project sand infrastructure upgrades
• Demonstrated success inglobal or regional engineering roles across multiple countries or continents

• Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent (preferred)
• PMP or similar project management certification (a plus)
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strong communication, negotiation, and vendor management skills
• Proficiency with CMMS, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Project or similar tools
• Culturally aware and experienced in working with diverse, international team

The Facilities Engineering Manager can be located anywhere in the United States that allows for regular travel (primarily domestic) up to 50% of the Manager's time. Preferred locations include Denver, Boston, Milwaukee, and Overland Park/Kansas City.

*** Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

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