The Vice President – Facilities Engineering (HVAC & Utilities) is a senior executive responsible for the strategic oversight, planning, and performance of critical building systems across a diverse portfolio of facilities. This role leads the engineering, operations, and modernization of HVAC, central utilities, mechanical systems, energy infrastructure, and environmental controls. The VP ensures system reliability, regulatory compliance, energy efficiency, and operational continuity in support of manufacturing, R&D, healthcare, or large-scale commercial environments. This leader partners closely with real estate, sustainability, operations, and capital project teams to deliver cost-effective, resilient, and future-ready infrastructure.
Develop and execute long-range facilities engineering strategies aligned with enterprise operational and sustainability goals.
Provide executive leadership over HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and utilities systems across global or multi-site facilities.
Lead strategic capital planning for infrastructure upgrades, capacity expansions, and system lifecycle management.
Oversee design, operation, and optimization of HVAC systems, chilled water plants, boilers, steam, compressed air, clean rooms, and other critical utilities.
Ensure uninterrupted support to facility functions such as manufacturing, laboratories, data centers, and critical environments.
Drive standards for system reliability, uptime, and energy performance across all locations.
Direct facility engineering teams in preventative and predictive maintenance strategies for HVAC and utilities systems.
Integrate asset management, CMMS tools, and condition monitoring for operational efficiency and longevity.
Establish KPIs, SLAs, and performance dashboards for system availability, response time, and cost management.
Ensure adherence to applicable codes, standards, and regulations including ASHRAE, NFPA, OSHA, EPA, and local environmental health standards.
Lead risk assessments and engineering mitigation strategies for system failures, business continuity, and emergency preparedness.
Maintain robust documentation, commissioning protocols, and engineering change control.
Champion energy conservation, decarbonization, and high-efficiency equipment upgrades aligned with ESG objectives.
Collaborate with sustainability and energy teams to implement renewable energy, smart metering, and carbon reduction initiatives.
Support LEED, WELL, ISO 50001, or other green building certifications and energy compliance reporting.
Provide engineering leadership for new facility construction, renovations, and retrofit projects.
Coordinate with design, construction, and operations teams to ensure integration of scalable, cost-effective systems.
Manage CAPEX budgets, project risk, and stakeholder alignment across internal and external partners.
Build and mentor multidisciplinary engineering and facilities operations teams across multiple sites.
Promote a culture of technical excellence, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Lead workforce development, training, and succession planning to support long-term engineering capabilities.
Executive leadership of HVAC and central utilities infrastructure
System reliability, maintenance excellence, and energy efficiency
Strategic capital planning and infrastructure modernization
Compliance, safety, and risk management for mission-critical systems
Cross-functional collaboration with operations, EHS, sustainability, and capital projects
Multi-site engineering operations and organizational development
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Facilities, or Electrical Engineering (required)
Master’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or Business Administration (preferred)
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
Certified Energy Manager (CEM), LEED AP, or Facility Management Professional (FMP/CFM) certifications are advantageous
15+ years of experience in facilities engineering or operations, with deep expertise in HVAC and utility systems
7+ years in executive or senior leadership roles managing large-scale or multi-site facility portfolios
Proven track record in infrastructure modernization, energy optimization, and team development
Experience supporting regulated environments such as pharma, data centers, healthcare, or manufacturing is a plus
Deep understanding of HVAC system design, chilled water/steam systems, BMS/EMS, and utility engineering
Strong project management, financial planning, and capital budgeting skills
Executive presence with strong stakeholder communication, influence, and decision-making capabilities
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage third-party service providers and contractors