[Union] Chief Engineer

Description

• Maintain ongoing communication with tenants, clients, property management, and vendors
• Prepare and expedite approval of all internal control documents
• Prepare schedule and manage its progress.
• Oversee all building systems including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical issues; must remain current with latest HVAC technology trends.
• Develop and maintain effective building-specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals and train building personnel
• Formulate and conduct building-related systems and equipment training.
• Perform final inspections, punch list exceptions, and expedite corrective action
• Conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment; identify and resolve issues.
• Maintain complete project files recording progress, approvals, financial data and contracts
• Prepare and present feasibility studies.
• Manage the bidding process.
• Recommend and implement improvements for preventive maintenance programs on an ongoing basis.
• Implement and administer inventory control programs, purchase parts and supplies.
• Coordinate all work with user and Internal Support Groups.
• Develop specifications and assist in solicitation, administration, execution and performance of maintenance/ repair service contracts.
• Manage operational accounts for building, including variance reporting, as required and assist in development of operating and capital budgets
• Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel, and engineers.
• Participate and coordinate annual scheduling and execution of the C&W Safety Program as directed by Asset Services/GOS, Engineering Leadership, EH&S Administration, and so forth. Responsible for 100% Compliance at his/her site.
• Supervise engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, personnel development, etc.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agency, and company directives as relates to building operations.
• Prepare contract documents reflecting scope of work.
• Respond to all emergency situations quickly (fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns
• Prepare budget estimates.
• Involves movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work
• Assist in maintenance/engineering issues as required
• 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, 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.
• May assist in solicitation and acquisition of new management contracts
• Ensure performance management, coaching, and development of team members through established HR processes and disciplinary actions.
• 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. Support Property or Facility Manager on all items listed below (1-10):
• Monitor the construction process to assure compliance with contract documents.
• Utility Management such as tracking use, consumption, cost, reporting, comparison models, sub-metering, budgeting, variances as directed by Management and/or Leadership.

Requirements

• Vocational/Technical training certificate
• Financial knowledge necessary for reading and understanding budgets, budget variances and basic reporting as required by management
• Technical Proficiency
• 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
• Familiar with Energy Management System (EMS)/programming and fire alarm systems
• Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine
• Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
• 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.
• Ability to read and understand information presented orally and in writing
• Organization Skills
• 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
• Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word
• Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, drawings, and schematics
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Interpersonal Skills
• Universal Technician for CFC’s depending on market licensure requirements
• Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, i.e. Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses
• Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance