Facilities Contract Manager

A rare chance for a technical HVAC/Mechanical professional who enjoys solving complex problems to have an immense impact for David Jones.

The role

This is a rare opportunity to join a high performing, highly valued and connected facilities management team for David Jones. Reporting to the Head of Facilities, you will be responsible for providing Mechanical/HVAC and general building services expertise and project leadership to current store and support centre network. With an ambitious objective to reduce our overall carbon footprint over the next three years, you will play a crucial role in identifying relevant opportunities with our suppliers to enhance our controls approach across existing and new infrastructure.

Continually identify opportunities for improvement at a store, functional and project stakeholder level you will be work closely with a number of suppliers both on and offsite.

Based in Melbourne with a hybrid mix of time in the office and from home, this role will be perfect for a highly technical mechanical/HVAC professional looking to make an impact within a dynamic and fast paced organisation.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to;
- Manage contracted vendors in the Facilities Management Department
- Lead, deliver and manage the Mechanical services plant and equipment offering
- Provide a high-quality mechanical engineering solution for a wide range of Building Services
- Ownership and enhancement on mechanical systems and automation of current BMS platform
- Ensure regulatory compliance for buildings, plant and equipment
- Develop, oversee and manage projects and initiatives
- Manage CAPEX budgeting process as appropriate for new services or expenditure
- Liaise with contractors and key internal leaders to coordinate repair work, safety inspections and supply of equipment
- A higher education qualification or equivalent technical experience in HVAC / Mechanical engineering
- Dedicated experiencing working in engineering, building services and consulting relationships
- Industry knowledge in HVAC control systems and technology
- Knowledge of electrical, fire systems, mechanical (HVAC), hydraulic, generator, BMS and other computer-based building services systems
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- A curious mindset, ability to challenge the status quo with a solution orientated mindset
- The ability to manage complex, time-dependent projects
- Exposure to retail or multi-site environments would be highly advantageous

Why work for us?
- A competitive remuneration package including performance incentives
- Generous employee discounts across David Jones, Country Road, Mimco, Trenery, Witchery & POLITIX brands
- An additional day of leave for your birthday
- Highly flexible hybrid working arrangements that enable balance between life and your career
- Opportunities to support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility program
- Be a member of a company committed to sustainable practices
- Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions

About Us

Since 1838, David Jones' limitless quest for innovation and progress established us as Australia's original influencer in fashion & lifestyle. Today, our vision and purpose to continue this legacy is to be the destination that inspires, with experiences and services Like No Other.

Part of Woolworths Holding Limited (JSE:WHL) alongside the Country Road Group, our values include being customer obsessed, collaborative, inspirational, responsible and dedicated to quality - within a thriving culture we live these values every day as we strive to inspire our people, customers and community Like No Other.