Mechanical Design Manager

In Places, we don't sit back and let things happen, we make things happen and we do this in service to all Apple employees and customers. Our team is a diverse and forward-thinking group that manages Apple's workplaces and workplace service. We develop and run Apple's global real estate portfolio, lead all related capital construction projects, providing outstanding facilities and site services, develop and lead sustainability initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of all Apple facilities, including commute and renewable energy programs, and do everything we can to ensure the health and safety of all Apple personnel, facilities, and customers in our facilities around the world! You will have close coordination with project managers, design team, and design builders from project initiation through the completion of the project. You will also interface with Maintenance Operation Team to evaluate the equipment specified and influence future design and specifications to reduce future costs.Perform due diligence on project requirements and support project managers from initiation through building and tenant improvement design to ensure compliance with Apple standards. Evaluate site and building selection with code, cost and schedule in mind. Review and approve submittals and respond to RFIs. Review building systems capacity and performance, including equipment schedules and BMS trends. Review project schedules and coordinate the building design review process. Troubleshoot building operation issues and support Maintenance Operations in evaluating specified equipment to reduce future costs. Review Planning Group proposals and asset disposition. [Clarify what this means.] Maintain and train others on Mechanical, Plumbing, Commissioning, and Process guidelines and templates. Provide technical support to EH&S, Fire Protection and Alarm, Controls, Electrical and Energy groups. Help select commissioning agents and review and approve their plans, reports, sequences of operations and test scripts. Meet with engineering groups, operations and business units to understand requirements and provide MEP design guidance on mechanical, electrical and process piping solutions. Engage site operations from design through project turnover. Bachelors degree in an Engineering field, or equivalent practical experience. Active Professional Engineer (PE) license. 7+ years of experience in a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) construction, engineering, or design capacity. Demonstrated experience in the design and construction of laboratory facilities.Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with a proven ability to partner effectively with project managers, design teams, and operations units at all levels. Highly adaptable and agile, with the ability to pivot quickly and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to provide high-level technical guidance and strategic recommendations on electrical systems and infrastructure. Experience with PLC and DDC building management systems, including the ability to lead design discussions and review sequences of operations. Experience overseeing commissioning agents, including reviewing and approving commissioning plans and reports. Strong strategic mindset with a commitment to making decisions that uphold the organizations long-term interests, facility standards, and operational excellence.