BGIS is currently seeking a Program Manager- Decommissioning and Logistics Coordinator, to join the team, Remote, US. 

BGIS is a leading provider of integrated real estate management services, including facilities management, project management, energy & sustainability services, strategic workplace consulting, real estate services and capital planning. Its range of solutions, supported by efficient systems, processes and people, enables it to create and optimize places that work for its clients. The team is dedicated to inspiring better business performance and helping clients focus on their core businesses.

The Program Manager - Decommissioning and Logistics Coordinator will play a crucial role in our data center hardware decommissioning projects. This role involves coordinating all aspects of hardware removal, from initial planning and scheduling through physical removal and final disposition. The Program Manager – Decommissioning and Logistics Coordinator will act as a liaison between our team and the client's business partners, ensuring smooth and efficient decommissioning operations within the client's data center portfolio.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with the planning and execution of hardware decommissioning projects, including developing schedules, tracking progress, and managing documentation. Coordinate the logistics of hardware removal, including scheduling pickups, arranging transportation, and managing inventory. Work closely with the client's business partners to reserve capacity within the data centers for incoming hardware and to ensure proper space allocation for decommissioned equipment awaiting removal. Maintain accurate records of all decommissioning activities, inventory lists, and removal schedules. Serve as the primary point of contact for communication between our team, the client's business partners, and vendors.  Chair project status meetings and provide regular updates on project status, addressing any issues that arise. Proactively identify and resolve potential logistical challenges or delays in the decommissioning process. Ensure all decommissioning activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines. Track and manage the inventory of decommissioned hardware, ensuring accurate records of equipment removed, stored, and disposed of.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Proven experience in logistics coordination, project administration, or a related field. Experience working in a data center environment is highly desirable. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.    Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Self-driven and high proficiency of time management. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

Current valid driver’s license and ability to provide personal transportation. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.   Cognitive skills required to work in a critical facilities environment including ability to maintain focus, communicate clearly and concisely, respond quickly to requests, follow established processes and ability to complete tasks within targeted time frame to minimize risk of outages or damage to building and high value equipment.  Ability to lift and move heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs.).    Physical ability to walk jobsites. Ability to work onsite, as required. Ability and willingness to work after hours, weekends, holidays, overtime as required, and being available 24x7x365. Ability to travel up to 25%.

Visit us online at https://www.bgis.com/us/careers.htm for more information. 

Our company culture includes a robust mix of sound business practices and employee initiatives that promote personal and professional development, work/life balance, health and wellness and community involvement.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. We believe every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, or Veteran or military status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law in the relevant jurisdiction. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment and training.

BGIS is committed to strengthening our diversity through recruiting and retaining minority and women professionals from all backgrounds. Our commitment is consistent with our recognition that it is the outstanding people within BGIS who have always been the source of our strength. We recognize that promoting diversity is an integral component of our continuing quest for organizational excellence.

This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

Anyone with questions or concerns regarding Equal Employment Opportunity should contact their direct supervisor or the Human Resources Department without fear of retaliation of any kind.

BGIS is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. BGIS has different pay ranges for different work locations within the United States which allows us to pay team members competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. The applicable base pay range will depend on what ultimately is determined to be the candidate’s primary work location.  

The salary range for this exempt position in the US is $86,000-$89,000

A candidate’s salary offer is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, and location.

BGIS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, health savings account, flexible spending account (both healthcare and dependent), 401(k) with a Company match, Paid Time Off, paid company holidays, short term and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, gym membership discount and team member referral bonus.

Our dedication to the principle of pay equity is steadfast. We believe in equal pay for work of equal value.  

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