Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Established in 1951, Amideast is an American nonprofit organization dedicated to creating hope, opportunity, and mutual understanding among people in the Middle East, North Africa, and United States through life-changing opportunities for education and cultural exchanges. Working with local, regional, and international partners, we provide programs and services that improve educational opportunity and quality, expand access to U.S. study, empower youth and women, strengthen local institutions, and develop language and professional skills for success in the global economy. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Amideast operates offices in 11 countries in the MENA region. For more information, visit us at www.amideast.org. POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Amideast/Egypt offers educational development programs and operates across Egypt with offices in Cairo and Alexandria. In 2016 Amideast leased and then acquired the current location at 3 Pharanaa street in 2020. The location is a heritage site that dates to the early 20th century when the original structure was built circa 1910. Amideast's decision to acquire the property has revived the property' as an educational and cultural hub focused on the exchange and collaboration between the US and Egypt.
The position of the Facility Management Engineer (FME) is critical to maintaining the property and ensuring its upkeep for the continued provision of Amideast services in Alexandria. The FME will apply engineering principles and techniques to maintain and optimize the facility. S/he work includes ensuring proper installations, renovations, and maintenance of the facility, maintain the upkeep of the property and the HVAC system with minimal operational disruption, lead facility improvement projects, and develop a robust facility maintenance plan in accordance with organizational objectives. H/She is also required to ensure compliance with workplace safety, health, and other regulatory requirements in his/her line of work as may be needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operational Responsibilities

• Develop and adhere to an annual operational maintenance plan for the facility
• Plan and track all maintenance work and conduct technical presentations to management
• Maintain quality assurance system related to facility maintenance
• Instill good maintenance practices and create mechanism that ensure a safety culture
• Plan and coordinate infrastructure and equipment maintenance schedules and activities
• Monitor facility performance data to establish good control parameters
• Ensure proper facility installations/renovations are being carried out on-site
• Implement solutions and monitor process capability
• Ensure service contracts are integrated into the maintenance schedules and supervise their operation in accordance with business needs
• Investigate root causes of facility failures and lead continuous improvement projects
• Coordinate and oversee contractors performing maintenance activities

Reporting and Budgetary Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit reports and compliance documentation on monthly basis as outlined in the operational plan
• Regularly coordinate activities with Regional Manager regarding the following areas Assets, Facilities, Risk Management
• Adopt new technologies to improve facility system in most efficient and cost-effective manner
• Analyze project costs and develop reflective budgets to be submitted for approval to management
• Negotiate of facility-related service contracts and conduct annual evaluations prior to renewal

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
Required

• Bachelor's degree in civil, architectural, or industrial engineering
• At least 3 years of experience as facilities engineer or in a similar role
• Strong technical background and knowledge of other trades works such as electrical, HVAC, MEP and civil works
• Experience with AutoCAD, SAP, and MS Office
• Knowledge of the building process and construction principles
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and building codes
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Project management skills

Preferred

• Minimum TOIEC score of 850 or equivalent

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The incumbent in this position will work in a professional office environment and will utilize the following equipment when working from the corporate office or remote home office (temporarily due to COVID-19).

• Computer (laptop or desktop)
• Printer/Photocopier/Scanner/Fax
• Telephone
• Other (Specify if any)

Up to 5% business travel may be needed to support as needed.
The physical demands and work environment that have been described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position description is an overview of the major functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; the Employee's Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for additional compensation. Amideast is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Positions that involve interaction with children will be required to read, acknowledge, and comply with and attend special training in accordance with the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy. All Amideast representatives must comply with the Code of Conduct and all applicable organizational policies which include but are not limited to, Anti-Human Trafficking and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. Job Type: Full-time