Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer

Headquartered in Atlanta, Cousins is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). Cousins has a simple, compelling strategy : Premier urban Sun Belt office portfolio, Disciplined about capital allocation, Best-in-class balance sheet, with Strong local operating platforms. Acting through its operating partnership, Cousins Properties LP, primarily invests in Class A office buildings located in high-growth Sun Belt markets. Cousins Properties (NYSE : CUZ) develops, owns, and manages a 20 million square foot trophy office portfolio in the high-growth Sun Belt markets of Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Dallas, Nashville, Tampa, and Phoenix. Founded in 1958, Cousins creates shareholder value through its extensive expertise in the development, acquisition, leasing, and management of high-quality real estate assets. The Company has a comprehensive strategy in place based on a simple platform, trophy assets, and opportunistic investments.

The Chief Engineer organizes, monitors, and supervises the maintenance and repair activities, associated with a high-rise Class-A Office Building. In addition to the aforementioned responsibilities, the Chief Engineer is charged with oversight of the fire and life safety systems, assisting Property Management staff in providing the highest level of customer service and satisfaction, and submitting mechanical and structural recommendations relative to tenant and owner issues.

This position is located in Atlanta, GA (Buckhead area). This position is on-site. This is not a remote or hybrid position.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for assisting in establishing and implementing preventive maintenance program for the associated building systems, facilities, and equipment.
• Primary safety manager for the engineering department under their leadership. This includes identifying safety training needs, providing training as well as maintaining records. Must have a good understanding of OSHA compliance and other safety practices. Coordinate and record training for engineering staff, including safety, OSHA and on-line training modules.
• Manage and schedule engineering personnel to fulfill day-to-day maintenance activities, as well as special projects and emergency situations.
• Prepare the annual operations budget within specified operating parameters as well as periodic reports relating to prepared budget such as variance and forecasting reports.
• The Chief Engineer shall participate in the day-to-day financial management of the designated operating accounts assigned with specific attention to payroll and accounts payable.
• Assist in negotiating contracts for various building services, interacting with and supervising contract personnel as necessary.
• Coordinate on-site construction activities, attend construction meetings, review plans, and ensure Local, State and Federal code compliance.
• Responsible for maintaining supply, tool, and equipment inventory.
• Obtain competitive pricing for materials, goods, and services, and reviews invoices upon receipt to ensure accuracy.
• Supervise engineering staff and promote the safe and effective use of labor resources.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual engineering reports, relative to capital projects, major repair and maintenance, and utility data.
• Maintain blueprints, specifications and maintenance manuals for the property.
• Assist Senior Property Manager with extensive owner reporting requirements.
• Research and recommend new technology for repair and / or capital replacement of obsolete building systems.
• Responsible for staying current in technology through training seminars, literature, continuing education and trade organizations.
• Assist Senior Property Manager with tenant relations.

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.

Required or Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Physical Demands :

Cousins is an equal opportunity employer where employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and aptitude. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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