Engineer, Chief

Overview

Oversee building engineering operations, staff, projects, budgets, and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• utility management
• hvac systems
• project management
• capital planning
• tenant service
• reporting

Tasks

-UPS System – Monitor to approved spec. -Evaluation of performance -Approval of engineer personnel time sheets – approve overtime. -Participate in acquiring new business, operations/maintenance reviews and advise. -Responsible for the collection, analysis and reporting of such statistical data as may be required to provide accurate and current assessments of property management objectives. -Responsible for a positive and prompt response to requests from building tenants and for the implementation or ongoing programs to constantly assess tenant needs and to assure problems are being solved promptly and to the mutual benefit of the tenant and the properties. -After Hours Coverage - Ensure an afterhours program to provide adequate technical coverage. Participation between staff should be equitable. -Complete performance appraisals for all direct reports. -Ensure complete compliance with all applicable municipal, state and federal codes and regulations. -Staffing - Participate in staffing process and provide recommendations regarding staffing of open operations positions. Expectation is that the Building Manager will review recommended candidate(s) after performed initial screening. -Staff Training – Ensure development plan exists for each operations person. Develop cross training program between staff. -Supervise/coordinate tenant fit-up work and building construction projects. -Recommendations and implementation of training programs and activities for subordinates and trainees and access the progress of the individuals involved. -Implement all OSHA requirements. -Log Book Entries – Review operational information documented in shift log book prior to end of shift. -Electrical High Voltage Systems and Emergency Power – Monitor to approved spec. -Issuance of purchase orders or receipt of contract -Work Orders and PM Work – Review any difficulties in getting work completed as assigned and make adjustments. Document problems encountered as needed. -Coordination of bidding and pricing -Capital Planning - Prepare annual capital plan for building systems, structure, parking, grounds, etc. at site(s) responsible. Plan to include item descriptions, estimated costs, and priority of items, project dependencies, proposed schedules, priority and risk/ramifications if work is not performed. Provide capital planning support to peers in District as requested. -Suppliers - Develop product specifications and supplier sources for materials required to perform job. Material/equipment selections should be based on lowest life cycle cost and in accordance with existing building grade. -Peer Inspections – Coordinate peer inspection data for site(s) responsible for to ensure readiness for the yearly property inspection. Will be expected to participate in other peer inspections at other sites. -Responsible for all necessary maintenance and operational programs. -Utility Management - Keep current on state of energy technology related to building systems. Provide recommendations to management and include short payback projects in capital plan. Keep current on regulations (and deregulation) related to utilities. Ensure site(s) responsible is getting lowest unit cost utility. Develop programs for demand control. -Shift Scheduling – Provide scheduled coverage on all shifts that give coverage yet strive to reduce overtime. -Ensure that all conditions conform to OSHA and all other safety and health guidelines. -Prepare annual operating budget for Property/Portfolio Manager. -With regard to suppliers, responsible for: -Audit Operations - Ensure operating personnel are capable of handling tasks (qualified people are in place), people are productive and in compliance with OSHA and EPA. Ensure that training is being provided to less qualified staff members. Ensure that proper bid procedures are being followed. Ensure that best prices for commodities are being obtained. Ensure that service contractors are performing work properly. -Promptly report all incidents, accidents, and/or injuries and provide thorough evaluation regarding cause and effect. Implement corrective actions as necessary to prevent further occurrences. -Maintenance of current position descriptions for all engineers at site. -Maintenance of quality and cost controls -Project Management - Ensure project is well defined and understood, develop effective project plan which results in project results that meet cost, schedule, quality, functionality objectives (short and long term) and compliance with business controls. -Evaluation of contract cost(s) -Confirmation of receipt of goods or services -Responsible for monitoring performance of Engineers under his/her supervision. -Tools/Equipment Inventory - Perform annual inventory of tools and equipment and provide for same to Building Manager noting and changes and explanation as well as identifying new/additional required with supporting justification. -Plumbing systems. Provide direction on repairs as needed. -Boilers/Chillers/HVAC Systems – 99% reliability. Provide direction on repairs as needed. -Develop business controls for operations and maintenance areas. -Training – Train all inexperienced mechanical technicians to run all mechanical and electrical systems in support of building operations. -Non-critical Equipment – All PM done to approved schedule. 95% availability. Develop new PM’s in system and complete on time. -Critical Equipment – All PM done on schedule, no breakdown due to improper PM. 100% availability of equipment. Develop new PM’s or change as necessary. No equipment left undone. -Customer Service - Respond to tenant complaints in a timely fashion. -Monthly Reports - Provide a monthly narrative of activities highlighting non-routine events such as major projects, training received, savings achieved, significant customer service items and issues/concerns. Reports to be submitted on time without reminders.

Requirements

• mechanical engineering
• cfc license
• hvac fans
• electrical
• 8-10 years
• communication

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience -Chillers / Supporting Equipment – Operate to approved spec. -Electrical Secondary (non-critical) – 98% reliability. Provide quality repairs, call certified electrician as needed. -Electrical Secondary (non-critical) – Monitor to approved spec. -Excellent communication skills, positive approach to job, and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently. -Boilers/Supporting Equipment – Operate to approved spec. -Area specific licenses required; CFC universal preferred. -HVAC Fans – Operate to approved spec. -Ability to handle multiple projects and make decisions. -8-10 years’ experience as Engineer in 250 KSF or greater Class A building. -Proficient computer and e-mail skills.

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Benefits

-Provisions for competitive bidding

About Newmark

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