Description

Chief Engineer leads staff, manages the engineering program to deliver high-quality work and customer service, aligns the department with the C&W engineering platform and client expectations, and upholds the company’s ethical standards as defined in the Business Code of Conduct and related policies.

The role is responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating and supervising mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, energy management and manpower development for assigned properties, and may include limited hands‑on duties and watch activity.

• Supervise engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, personnel development, etc.
• Ensure performance management, coaching, and development of team members through established HR processes and disciplinary actions.
• Participate and coordinate annual scheduling and execution of the C&W Safety Program as directed by Asset Services, Engineering Leadership, EH&S Administration, and so forth. Responsible for 100% compliance at site.
• Manage operational accounts for building, including variance reporting, as required and assist in development of operating and capital budgets.
• Utility management such as tracking use, consumption, cost, reporting, comparison models, sub‑metering, budgeting, variances as directed by management and/or leadership.
• Conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment; identify and resolve issues.
• Assist in maintenance/engineering issues as required.
• Recommend and implement improvements for preventive maintenance programs on an ongoing basis.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective preventive and predictive maintenance program for task scheduling, routines, and performance, including procedures for annual, semi‑annual, quarterly, monthly and other scheduled maintenance.
• Develop and maintain effective building‑specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals.
• Coordinate development of and/or maintain an Operations Document Library, including construction plans, structural plans, as‑built drawings, MEP schedules, line diagrams and schematics, equipment and operation manuals, start‑up and commissioning documents, and equipment warranties.
• Formulate and conduct building‑related systems and equipment training.
• Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel, and engineers.
• Oversee all building systems including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical issues; remain current with latest HVAC technology trends.
• Maintain ongoing communication with tenants, clients, property management, and vendors.
• Develop specifications and assist in solicitation, administration, execution and performance of maintenance/repair service contracts.
• May assist in solicitation and acquisition of new management contracts.
• Respond to all emergency situations quickly (fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns.
• Implement and administer inventory control programs, purchase parts and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agency, and company directives as relates to building operations.
• Duties include approximately 50% operating engineer responsibilities; may be only maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts and may require shift work and/or on‑call or stand‑by duties.

Requirements

The position works in a professional office environment using standard office equipment; physical demands include regular communication, computer use, movement, standing for 30‑40 % of the time and extending arms as needed.

• Communication proficiency (oral and written)
• Interpersonal skills
• Organization skills
• Technical proficiency
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 7+ years of related work experience in a commercial property setting or comparable education/experience
• Vocational/Technical training certificate
• Appropriate license/permit for trade as required, e.g., Journeyman or Master Electrician License or city licenses
• Universal Technician for CFC’s depending on market licensure requirements
• Financial knowledge for reading and understanding budgets, budget variances and basic reporting
• Familiarity with Energy Management System (EMS)/programming and fire alarm systems
• Basic computing skills in Outlook, Excel & Word

Benefits

Cushman & Wakefield offers a comprehensive benefits package—health, vision, dental, flexible spending, HSA, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, paid and unpaid time off—and competitive pay ranging from $38.82 to $45.67 per hour, subject to location, experience and collective bargaining status.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance