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Position - Vice President Technical Services (Engineering) Reporting To - Head & Executive Director Facility Management Services Position Summary The Vice President Technical Services (Engineering) will lead the Central Technical Services function and serve as the organization's technical authority for engineering systems across the real estate portfolio. The role is responsible for driving engineering excellence, technical governance, asset reliability, sustainability initiatives, and operational efficiency across commercial, retail, and mixed-use developments. Key Responsibilities 1. Technical Governance - Act as the central SME for HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, STP/WTP, and Building Management Systems (BMS). - Establish and implement engineering standards, SOPs, O&M; practices, and AMC frameworks across the portfolio. - Provide technical guidance to site teams and drive standardization of equipment, maintenance practices, and vendor performance. 2. Asset Performance & Reliability - Monitor the performance and reliability of critical engineering assets and drive continuous improvement. - Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring issues and implement corrective and preventive actions. - Develop asset lifecycle, refurbishment, and replacement strategies to maximize uptime and optimize costs 3. Energy & Sustainability - Lead initiatives to improve energy efficiency, water management, and operational sustainability. - Drive compliance with statutory requirements, energy and water audits, and green building standards such as IGBC, LEED, GRIHA, and ESG. - Identify and implement technology upgrades and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency 4. CAPEX & Technical Advisory - Support annual CAPEX planning for major repairs, replacements, and modernization projects. - Conduct technical due diligence for current asset acquisitions and transitions. - Provide technical inputs for vendor evaluation, tendering, and engineering contract management 5. Leadership & Stakeholder Management - Lead the Central Technical Services team while partnering with Operations, Projects, Procurement, and Property Management teams. - Foster a culture of engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across the portfolio. Qualifications & Experience - B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. - Postgraduate qualification (M.Tech/MBA/Energy Management) preferred. - 2025 years of experience in Technical Services, Engineering, or Property Management within commercial real estate, retail, mixed-use developments, or large integrated facilities. - Strong expertise in HVAC, MEP systems, asset lifecycle management, energy optimization, and statutory compliance. Key Competencies - Technical Governance & Engineering Excellence - HVAC, MEP, Fire Fighting, STP/WTP & BMS Expertise - Asset Reliability & Lifecycle Management - Energy & Sustainability Management - CAPEX Planning & Technical Due Diligence - Vendor & Stakeholder Management - Strategic Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration .
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.