MEP Engineer - Real Estate and Workplace Services

Lord Abbett is seeking a highly experienced and proactive MEP Engineer to oversee and manage all aspects of our Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) infrastructure across our five-floor corporate facility. This on-site role is critical to ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of our building systems, supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic initiatives. This role will report directly to the Head of Real Estate and Workplace Services.

MEP Infrastructure Oversight:

• Ensure optimal functionality of all MEP systems across five floors.
• Conduct daily monitoring of HVAC, CRAC/Leibert units, and other critical systems.
• Provide regular maintenance reports and implement continuous improvements.
• Coordinate with building engineers to manage air circulation, electrical closets, and water pressure.

Issue Assessment & Vendor Coordination:

• Evaluate MEP issues to determine responsibility (Lord Abbett vs. landlord).
• Engage and oversee vendors for repairs, including off-hours and weekend work.
• Process all necessary building paperwork (PTWs, MOPs) and coordinate with building staff.

Facility Walkthroughs & Condition Assessments:

• Schedule and lead weekly walkthroughs with building and internal facilities teams.

BMS System Management:

• Oversee installation and operation of two BMS systems for critical systems and comfort control.
• Monitor and adjust BMS settings daily to maintain optimal temperature and system performance.
• Support overnight system surveillance and emergency response.

Project Planning & Budgeting:

• Present detailed work plans and cost estimates for managerial approval.
• Maintain and submit annual MEP budget for leadership review.

Space Planning & Modifications:

• Collaborate with Workplace Services and Facilities teams on space modifications impacting MEP systems.

Amenity Support & Maintenance Coordination:

• Coordinate maintenance and upgrades for equipment in pantries, cafes, kitchens, locker rooms, and restrooms.
• Schedule and manage space shutdowns and ensure timely restoration to standards.

Cross-Functional Support:

• Provide engineering support to Facilities, Workplace Experience, and Security teams as directed.

• 10+ years of experience in MEP systems, facilities operations, or infrastructure management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Facilities Engineering; PE license preferred.
• Expertise in HVAC, CRAC/Leibert units, electrical, plumbing, and BAS/BMS systems.
• Proven track record managing large-scale infrastructure projects and vendors.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and safety standards (e.g., ASHRAE, NFPA, OSHA).
• Proficient in BMS platforms and remote monitoring; data analytics experience a plus.
• Excellent diagnostic, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities under tight deadlines.
• Effective communicator with cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Willingness to support off-hours emergencies and system checks.

Lord Abbett is a leading global independent, privately held investment management company. We are active managers and invest where we believe we have a repeatable edge and can deliver alpha for our clients. Our vision is to be the most respected asset manager in the world, admired for our people, our performance, our relationships, and our organizational agility. This inspires the three pillars of our culture.

• Principles-Based - We empower our leaders to create an environment of trust.
• Performance-Oriented - We inspire our people to embody our values, excellence, responsibility, transparency & collaboration.
• Purpose-Driven - We instill a passion for always putting our clients' interests first. 

We have been ranked #1 in Barron’s Best Fund Families for 2024 and have earned recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments for five consecutive years.

Compensation Information: Annual base salary for this role is $140,000 -$150,000. Salary is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.

Discretionary Bonus: Role may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are determined by several factors including, but not limited to, firm, team, and individual performance. 

Benefits: Lord Abbett is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package to all eligible employees. Offerings include competitive total compensation, retirement plans, competitive health and well-being plans. To learn more about what we offer, please visit Careers | Lord Abbett

Lord Abbett is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. All employment decisions at Lord Abbett are based solely on the applicant’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

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