- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Skills Required
- Minimum five years of related engineering, facilities, commissioning, or project management experience
- Experience leading complex projects and cross-functional initiatives
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Strong knowledge of building systems, controls, commissioning processes, and facility operations
- Experience with BAS, CMMS such as Planon, and data analytics tools
- Ability to influence stakeholders, manage technical risk, and drive project outcomes
- Commissioning certification or ability to obtain it within the first year
- Advanced commissioning certification
- Advanced degree
- LEED accreditation
- Experience managing consultants, contractors, and third-party service providers
Vanguard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vanguard and has not been reviewed or approved by Vanguard.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support appears unusually strong through a 401(k) design that includes a match plus an additional employer contribution, which can materially lift long-term total rewards. HSA seeding and an enhanced employer match further strengthen the savings-and-benefits value of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle support is reinforced by a sizable annual FlexFund stipend that can be applied across many day-to-day categories such as fitness, childcare, and other personal expenses. On-site or virtual clinics and fitness options add practical health and wellness convenience.
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Affordable Benefits — Healthcare and related benefits are positioned as comparatively affordable via heavily subsidized medical plans and broad coverage options. This affordability can offset moderate base pay for employees who place higher value on out-of-pocket cost reductions.
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What We Do
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