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About the Role

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the effective daily leadership of staff, managing the engineering program to the highest level of quality work and customer service, and administering the engineering department in alignment with the management team, the C&W engineering platform, and client expectations. This role requires performing at the highest ethical standards and planning, implementing, coordinating, and supervising all mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, energy management, and manpower development programs for assigned properties. The Chief Engineer may perform limited hands-on operational duties.

Responsibilities

Supervise engineers and maintenance staff, including hiring, training, and personnel development.
Ensure performance management, coaching, and development of team members through established HR processes and disciplinary actions.
Participate and coordinate the annual scheduling and execution of the C&W Safety Program, ensuring 100% compliance at the site.
Manage operational accounts for the building, including variance reporting, and assist in developing operating and capital budgets.
Manage utility consumption, cost, reporting, comparison models, sub-metering, and budgeting.
Conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment to identify and resolve issues.
Assist in maintenance and engineering issues as required.
Recommend and implement improvements for preventive maintenance programs.
Develop, implement, and maintain an effective preventive and predictive maintenance program with task scheduling, routines, and performance procedures.
Develop and maintain effective building-specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals and train building personnel.
Coordinate the development and maintenance of an Operations Document Library.
Formulate and conduct building-related systems and equipment training.
Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel, and engineers.
Oversee all building systems, including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical issues, staying current with HVAC technology trends.
Maintain ongoing communication with tenants, clients, property management, and vendors.
Develop specifications and assist in the solicitation, administration, execution, and performance of maintenance/repair service contracts.
May assist in the solicitation and acquisition of new management contracts.
Respond quickly to all emergency situations and customer concerns.
Implement and administer inventory control programs, and purchase parts and supplies.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agency, and company directives related to building operations.
Support the Property or Facility Manager with rehabilitation projects.
Prepare and present feasibility studies.
Prepare budget estimates.
Prepare schedules and manage their progress.
Prepare contract documents reflecting the scope of work.
Manage the bidding process.
Prepare and expedite approval of all internal control documents.
Monitor the construction process to ensure compliance with contract documents.
Coordinate all work with users and Internal Support Groups.
Maintain complete project files recording progress, approvals, financial data, and contracts.
Perform final inspections, punch list exceptions, and expedite corrective action.
Perform approximately 50% operating engineer responsibilities.
May be the only maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts.
May require shift work and/or on-call or stand-by duties.

Requirements

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.
In-depth technical understanding and knowledge of all HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systems.
Vocational/Technical training certificate.
Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required (e.g., Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses).
Universal Technician for CFC’s depending on market licensure requirements.
Financial knowledge necessary for reading and understanding budgets, budget variances, and basic reporting.
Familiarity with Energy Management System (EMS)/programming and fire alarm systems.
Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word.
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.

Skills

Leadership
Engineering program management
Customer service
Department administration
Ethical conduct
Mechanical operations
Maintenance
Communications
Energy management
Manpower development
Performance management
Coaching
Training
HR processes
Disciplinary actions
Safety program management
Budget management
Variance reporting
Utility management
Preventive maintenance
Predictive maintenance
Manual development
Document management
Systems training
Contractor coordination
Tenant relations
Client relations
Vendor relations
Specification development
Contract administration
Emergency response
Inventory control
Purchasing
Code compliance
Project support
Feasibility studies
Budget estimation
Schedule management
Contract document preparation
Bidding process management
Internal control document approval
Construction monitoring
Work coordination
Project file maintenance
Final inspections
Punch list management
Operating engineer responsibilities
Shift work
On-call duties
Stand-by duties
HVAC technology trends
Energy Management System (EMS)/programming
Fire alarm systems
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word

Location

Commercial property setting

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite
Shift work
On-call
Stand-by duties

Experience Level

7+ years of related work experience

Education Level

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Vocational/Technical training certificate

Salary/Compensations

$43.30 - $50.94 per hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life insurance
Disability insurance programs
Paid time away from work
Unpaid time away from work
Competitive pay

About the Company

Cushman & Wakefield is a company that provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs and competitive pay.

Equal Opportunity

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.