Chief Engineer

Description

• Ensure performance management, coaching, and development of team members through established HR processes and disciplinary actions.
• Develop specifications and assist in solicitation, administration, execution and performance of maintenance/ repair service contracts.
• Conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment; identify and resolve issues.
• Supervise engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, personnel development, etc.
• Recommend and implement improvements for preventive maintenance programs on an ongoing basis.
• 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.
• Formulate and conduct building-related systems and equipment training.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agency, and company directives as relates to building operations.
• Respond to all emergency situations quickly (fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns
• Assist in maintenance/engineering issues as required
• Maintain ongoing communication with tenants, clients, property management, and vendors
• Utility Management such as tracking use, consumption, cost, reporting, comparison models, sub-metering, budgeting, variances as directed by Management and/or Leadership.
• Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel, and engineers.
• Manage operational accounts for building, including variance reporting, as required and assist in development of operating and capital budgets
• May assist in solicitation and acquisition of new management contracts
• Develop and maintain effective building-specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals.
• Implement and administer inventory control programs, purchase parts and supplies.
• Oversee all building systems including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical issues; must remain current with latest HVAC technology trends.
• 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.

Requirements

• Familiar with Energy Management System (EMS)/programming and fire alarm systems
• Financial knowledge necessary for reading and understanding budgets, budget variances and basic reporting as required by management
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• 7+ years of related work experience in a commercial property setting or any similar combination of education or experience
• Interpersonal Skills
• Universal Technician for CFC’s depending on market licensure requirements
• Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
• 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