About this role
Responsibilities
Strategic Project Engineering Leadership – 50%
• Serves as the senior engineering SME for complex capital projects and infrastructure initiatives. • Develops and governs Engineering Owner's Project Requirements (OPR), engineering standards, and technical best practices. • Reviews and approves Basis of Design (BOD) documents, major project deliverables, and technical submittals to ensure alignment with operational, reliability, and business requirements. • Leads engineering participation in project gate reviews, risk assessments, and critical decision-making processes. • Ensures owner requirements are integrated throughout the project lifecycle and leads project turnover planning and operational readiness activities. • Provides technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to project engineers, facilities teams, and project stakeholders.
Commissioning Program Leadership – 25%
• Leads and governs commissioning and retro-commissioning programs in partnership with Facilities Operations and IFM teams. • Develops commissioning standards, Owner's requirements, and performance expectations for major projects. • Oversees third-party commissioning providers and resolves complex technical issues impacting project delivery and system performance. • Identifies opportunities to improve building reliability, efficiency, and lifecycle performance through continuous commissioning initiatives.
Facility Operations Support – 15%
• Serves as a senior technical resource for Facilities Operations and asset management teams. • Analyzes data from BAS, CMMS, and other building systems to identify operational risks and improvement opportunities. • Supports lifecycle planning, asset performance optimization, and capital investment decisions. • Provides technical oversight for contractors, consultants, and service providers.
Sustainability & Energy Management – 10%
• Leads engineering support for LEED-certified projects and sustainability initiatives. • Identifies and evaluates energy-saving opportunities and operational efficiency improvements. • Supports sustainability certifications, reporting efforts, and long-term environmental objectives. • Advises stakeholders on industry best practices and emerging technologies.
Qualifications
• Minimum of five years of related engineering, facilities, commissioning, or project management experience, including experience leading complex projects and cross-functional initiatives. • Undergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of training and experience required; advanced degree preferred. • Strong knowledge of building systems, controls, commissioning processes, and facility operations. • Experience with BAS, CMMS (Planon or similar), and data analytics tools. • Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, manage technical risk, and drive project outcomes. • Commissioning certification required or ability to obtain within the first year; advanced certification preferred. • LEED accreditation preferred. • Experience managing consultants, contractors, and third-party service providers.
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.
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.