Core Responsibilities

Owner’s mentality to ensure that standards and processes are consistently applied but also pressure-checked to ensure that they are still serving a business purpose in a collaborative manner (both with vendors and clients)Strong technical facilities background to be able to answer the tough questions

Tracks facility industry technology and trends to contribute to planning current and future facility design.

Develops engineering Owner’s Project Requirements, reviews technical drawings and narratives, signs off on design, reviews submittals, and answers project RFIs.Manage the building commissioning program including ownership of standards and management of 3rd party providers.Develops and maintains the long range capital replacement plan for the Vanguard building infrastructureEnsure seamless handoff from project to operations teams through project closeout and trainingProvides subject matter expert input to engineering related matters for all project workManage the small project execution team that does high volume, small dollar project work to enable business teams across all Vanguard locations (domestic and international). Workstream includes extensive furniture reconfigurations as well as simple room conversions.Builds a problem-solving cultureManagement and development of a blended team of Crew and ContractorsSets performance standards, reviews performance, and makes informed compensation decisions in accordance with all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Electrical, mechanical, construction management or equivalent engineering degree strongly preferredConstruction management experienceMinimum of five years related work experience, with at least three years of engineering and construction experienceManagement experience preferredBuilding Commissioning experience preferredFamiliarity with computer software related to BAS (Building Automation Systems)Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent relationship management skills as role will entail significant interaction with a variety of stakeholders internal and external

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Vanguard’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is central to our ability to deliver on our mission. We aspire to create a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse—one that enables our employees, whom we call crew, to thrive and bring their best selves to work every day on behalf of our clients.

Cultivating DEI lifts our entire organization, and everyone shares accountability for our progress—from our senior leaders who lay the foundation and set the example for inclusive behaviors to crew who are growing in their personal DEI learning experiences.

Together, we’re on a mission. We are fueled by the value of diverse voices and connected through friendships and a culture of care—for our clients, our communities, and each other.    

Vanguard’s DEI journey has no finish line. Our commitment is enduring, and we remain focused on the path ahead. To learn more about Vanguard goals and progress toward DEI, download our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.