Chief Engineer

Overview

Leads engineering staff, manages building systems, budgets, safety, and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• building systems
• preventive maintenance
• inspections
• utility management
• contract management
• safety compliance

Tasks

-Oversee all building systems including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical issues; must remain current with latest HVAC technology trends. -Respond to all emergency situations quickly (fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns. -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 his/her site. -Coordinate development of and/or maintain an Operations Document Library, including but not limited to 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. -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 -Assist in maintenance/engineering issues as required. -Maintain ongoing communication with tenants, clients, property management, and vendors. -Conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment; identify and resolve issues. -Recommend and implement improvements for preventive maintenance programs on an ongoing basis. -Ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agency, and company directives as relates to building operations. -Supervise engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, personnel development, etc. -Develop and maintain effective building-specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals. -Develop, implement, and maintain an effective preventive and predictive maintenance program for task scheduling, routines, and performance. Program to include procedures for annual, semi-annual, quarterly, monthly and other scheduled maintenance as provided by the manufacturer’s recommendations and/or industry best practices. -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. -Implement and administer inventory control programs, purchase parts and supplies. -Formulate and conduct building-related systems and equipment training. -Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel, and engineers.

Requirements

• ems
• excel
• journeyman
• technical cert
• 7+ years
• communication

What You Bring

-Communication Proficiency (oral and written) -Familiar with Energy Management System (EMS)/programming and fire alarm systems -7+ years of related work experience in a commercial property setting or any similar combination of education or experience -High School Diploma or GED Equivalent -Vocational/Technical training certificate -Universal Technician for CFC’s depending on market licensure requirements -Interpersonal Skills -Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word -Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, i.e. Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses -Financial knowledge necessary for reading and understanding budgets, budget variances and basic reporting as required by management -Organization Skills -Technical Proficiency

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About Cushman & Wakefield

-With operations across ~400 offices in 60+ countries, it bridges global scale with deep local market insight. -Typical projects range from agency leasing and capital-markets advisory to project development and integrated facilities management. -The firm specializes across sectors including data centers, industrial/logistics, life sciences, retail, government, and healthcare. -A standout fact: it advises marquee assets like ports, rail hubs, and sports venues.

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