Director, Facilities & Operations Engineering

About the role

The Director of Engineering for Corporate Facilities, Building Systems & Controls is a leadership role responsible for overseeing all engineering, operations, and lifecycle management of building infrastructure across a corporate office portfolio, along with select mission-critical spaces such as data centers, server rooms, and network distribution facilities.

This leader ensures that mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), HVAC, building automation systems (BAS/BMS), life-safety systems, and data-center-grade infrastructure operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. The role drives strategic investments, modernization initiatives, and data-driven operational improvements across a blended environment of office facilities and critical IT spaces.

This position is onsite and is required to be in office Monday - Friday.

Basic Qualifications

• 10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications

• 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD
• 15+ years of progressive experience in engineering, facilities, or mission-critical infrastructure leadership
• 10+ years in leadership roles managing global or multi-regional engineering organizations and capital budgets of significant scale
• Deep technical expertise across HVAC/mechanical systems, electrical infrastructure, BAS/BMS, OT/controls, and data center or mission-critical environments
• Demonstrated success defining and executing multi-year engineering strategies and large-scale modernization programs
• Proven track record managing complex vendor ecosystems, delivering capital programs on time and budget, and achieving measurable infrastructure performance outcomes
• Experience in OT/ICS cybersecurity governance and IT/OT convergence for building systems
• Background in ESG strategy, energy management, and sustainability program delivery for large real estate portfolios
• Prior experience within a global corporate real estate, FM outsourcing, or professional services environment preferred
• Core Competencies
• Strategic engineering vision & enterprise roadmap development
• Multi-disciplinary technical depth (MEP, controls, data center, OT)
• OT/ICS cybersecurity governance & risk management
• ESG strategy & energy/carbon management
• Financial acumen-TCO, capital planning, lifecycle cost modelling
• Digital transformation-CMMS, IoT, AI/ML, digital twins
• Change management & organizational transformation (Prosci/ADKAR)
• Executive stakeholder engagement, client management & influence
• People leadership, talent development & DEI advocacy
• EHS compliance & business continuity / disaster recovery

Pay and benefits

For roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $170,700.00 to $ 273,200.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

Work Hours

Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements

This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.