Warner Bros. Discovery · 2 days ago
Sr Director, Physical Plant ( Electrical Engineering)
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expWarner Bros. Discovery is a leading media and entertainment company known for its iconic content and beloved brands. They are seeking a Sr Director of Physical Plant to oversee the planning and execution of capital infrastructure investments, maintenance projects, and manage a team responsible for supporting critical infrastructure across multiple facilities.
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Responsibilities
Oversight of operations, maintenance and repair of all utility, structural and building support services of 14 administrative, datacenter and production facilities totaling ~ 4 million square feet and covering ~ 51 acres
Directly supervises three physical plant managers and one coordinator overseeing a workforce of approximately 40 employees providing 24/7/365 support to datacenter, IT, broadcast and streaming production and services as well as general office and administrative space
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in critical infrastructure including 37 Uninterruptable Power Systems (UPS), 28 backup power generators and cooling plants generating up to 8000 tons of cooling capacity supporting datacenter and live broadcast entities
Act as MEP SME for domestic Design & Construction projects with focus on business mission critical systems
Provide input on MEP systems risk assessment and oversight, review & approval of construction MOPs (Method of Procedure)
Review & comment on initial and conceptual solutions for potential design & construction projects. Involved in concept solutioning meetings and feasibility studies including input on estimated budget
Oversight and management of the worldwide Building Automation System (BAS) ensuring control and visibility of utility and building support systems in local and remote facilities
Operates and maintains Life Safety equipment protecting ~ 5000 employees
Reviews and facilitates all capital investment projects conducted on site
Direct management of annual operating and capital budgets of over 30 Million
Manages HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and General Maintenance capital and expense contracted services
Oversees the work order control function and ensures CMMS reactive and preventative maintenance programs are executed
Develops and maintains 10-year Long Range Plan for capital level structural and infrastructure end of life systems (roofs, facades, generators, chillers AHU’s, cooling towers, UPS, etc.) and develops budget inputs for those items. Provide capital budget input and recommendation for domestic portfolio
Directs an ongoing asset documentation and preventive maintenance system that covers all major mechanical systems, electrical, HVAC, and fire protection systems
Manage facilities contractor, vendor, and service provider work
Develops budget inputs for new equipment needed to properly support additional facilities maintenance requirements
Oversight & responsibility for the planning and execution of end of life and break/fix capital and deferred maintenance projects
Coordinate with Procurement to identify opportunities for local or portfolio-wide outsourced services relevant to maintenance and operations
Monitors and advises on condition of all facilities, grounds, and infrastructure to assist in the planning and development of building renovations and additions
Reviews project drawings and submittals, provides SME input into critical infrastructure design methodology
Participates in capital construction meetings; provides punch list input
Provides logistic and engineering support to major business unit special events and newsgathering requirements
Develops, implements and executes an expandable Breaking News Support Plan designed to deploy electrical and other newsgathering support elements anywhere from Texas to Washington DC
Develops and deploys electrical distribution and other systems in support of various company-wide initiatives (Pride month, Breast Cancer Awareness, Employee Benefits, etc..)
Qualification
Required
10 years + managing or designing critical electrical infrastructure including but not limited to UPS systems, generators and static/transfer switches
Minimum five years of progressively responsible administrative, supervisory, and facilities management experience
Minimum five years of supervisory experience, directing contract, skilled, semi-skilled and non-skilled trade personnel
Experience in maintenance and service contract compliance/procurement
Project management experience required in overseeing capital projects, maintenance plans, and/or renovation projects
Ability to read design drawings and overlap with in-house & external design professionals
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Ability to resolve conflicts and relate to and build teams
Experience in managing the finance/budget of a large complex organization and projects
Ability to manage in a diverse environment with a focus on customer service
Experience in interacting effectively with stakeholders and coworkers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude and developing a team environment
Knowledge of ADA and building code requirements, OSHA and EPA regulations
Availability for frequent work off hours or on call emergencies including weekends, holidays, or as necessary is required
Preferred
PE preferred
Company
Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$17.5BKey Investors
JP Morgan
2025-12-05Acquired
2025-06-09Post Ipo Debt· $17.5B
2005-07-15IPO
Leadership Team
David Zaslav
President and CEO
Mark Thompson
CEO
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