[UNION] Chief Engineer

Description

• Monitor the construction process to assure compliance with contract documents.
• Develop specifications and assist in solicitation and administration of maintenance/repair service contracts, assist in formulating marketing presentations/proposals, start-up processes for building acquisitions and reverse acquisitions, and the coordination of building equipment and services in support of tenant construction products, and ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agencies, and company directives related to building operations
• Prepare and present feasibility studies.
• Support Property or Facility Manager on all items listed below (1-10):
• Prepare contract documents reflecting scope of work.
• Oversee all building systems, including fire/life safety programs, plumbing, HVAC and electrical issues; must remain current with latest HVAC technology trends as well as preventive and predictive maintenance methodology, coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel and engineers, and assist Property Management in the review and approval of construction documents. Ensure building standards are applied and adhered too accordingly
• Prepare schedule and manage its progress.
• Conduct and assist with inspections and surveys, including energy audits and analysis, HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, environmental and ADA compliance and supervise and review technical operations, surveys, energy audits and analysis, HVAC and electrical and plumbing systems, environmental compliance, ADA compliance and acquisitions, and third-party surveys
• Involves movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work
• Provide leadership and supervision of engineering and maintenance staff, including hiring, training, personnel development and performance review and oversee properties totaling 500k square feet or more
• Prepare and expedite approval of all internal control documents
• Support property management in the development and updating of preventive maintenance and engineering procedures, hazardous materials communication plans, fire safety and emergency action plans, life safety programs, quality control for domestic and process water and indoor air quality programs and assist in the development of the property(s) operations budget. Provide operating cost estimates and comparisons in regard to service contracts, R&M estimates, utility consumption and spend, supplies, repair parts, department payroll, life safety programs and procedures, domestic water quality control, and enforcement of EPA and OSHA compliance
• Assist in the development of the Capital Budget Program, as well as the short- and long-term planning and analytics and coordinate and track career development for engineers and perform or assist in mid-year/annual performance evaluations of all engineering staff
• Prepare budget estimates.
• Coordinate all work with user and Internal Support Groups.
• Maintain complete project files recording progress, approvals, financial data and contracts
• Support the Property or Facility Manager with rehabilitation projects such as replacement of HVAC systems, installation of new roofs, plumbing repairs and alterations to other Building Systems.
• Manage the bidding process.
• Perform final inspections, punch list exceptions, and expedite corrective action

Requirements

• Familiar with Energy Management System (EMS)/programming and fire alarm systems
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Required
• Financial knowledge necessary for reading and understanding budgets, budget variances and basic reporting as required by management
• Working knowledge of all aspects of building systems and operations, contractual maintenance, construction and related services, and local laws and building codes pertaining to building operations and safety
• Must have ability to stoop, stand, climb, frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders) and safely install rigging/lifting devices
• 7+ years of related work experience in a commercial property setting or any similar combination of education or experience in the operation, installation and maintenance of building systems with in depth technical understanding and knowledge of all HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systems.
• Interpersonal Skills
• Universal Technician for CFC’s depending on market licensure requirements
• Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, drawings, and schematics
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
• Ability to read and understand information presented orally and in writing
• Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
• Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine
• Organization 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
• Vocational/Technical training certificate
• Technical Proficiency

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance