Chief Engineer

Job Title

Chief Engineer

Job Description Summary

POSITION SUMMARY

Chief Engineer is responsible for the effective daily leadership of his / her staff managing the engineering program to the highest level of quality work and customer service as well as the administration of the engineering department in alignment with the management team the C&W engineering platform and client expectations. The Chief Engineer will perform at the highest of ethical standards reflecting the core values of C&W as defined in its Business Code of Conduct Policies and Procedures Manual and other related company policies. Responsible to plan implement coordinate and supervise all mechanical operations maintenance communications energy management and manpower development programs for assigned properties. The Chief Engineer may be required to perform limited hands on operational duties and is not precluded from performing Watch Activity.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise engineers and maintenance staff including hiring training personnel development etc.

Ensure performance management coaching and development of team members through established HR processes and disciplinary actions.

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.

Manage operational accounts for building including variance reporting as required and assist in development of operating and capital budgets

Utility Management such as tracking use consumption cost reporting comparison models sub-metering budgeting variances as directed by Management and / or Leadership.

Conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment; identify and resolve issues.

Assist in maintenance / engineering issues as required

Recommend and implement improvements for preventive maintenance programs on an ongoing basis.

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 manufacturers recommendations and / or industry best practices.

Develop and maintain effective building-specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals.

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.

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; must remain current with latest HVAC technology trends.

Maintain ongoing communication with tenants clients property management and vendors

Develop specifications and assist in solicitation administration execution and performance of maintenance / repair service contracts.

May assist in solicitation and acquisition of new management contracts

Respond to all emergency situations quickly (fire evacuation equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns

Implement and administer inventory control programs purchase parts and supplies.

Ensure compliance with applicable codes requisitions government agency and company directives as relates to building operations.

• Duties are inclusive of approximately 50% operating engineer responsibilities;

May be only maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts; may require shift work and / or on-call or stand-by duties

KEY COMPETENCIES

Communication Proficiency (oral and written)

Interpersonal Skills

Organization Skills

Technical Proficiency

Leadership

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

7 years of related work experience in a commercial property setting or any similar combination of education or experience

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

Vocational / Technical training certificate

Appropriate license / permit for trade as may be required i.e. Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses

Universal Technician for CFCs depending on market licensure requirements

Financial knowledge necessary for reading and understanding budgets budget variances and basic reporting as required by management

Familiar with Energy Management System (EMS) / programming and fire alarm systems

Basic Computing Skills in Outlook Excel & Word

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The PHYSICAL DEMANDS described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for 30-40% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.

AAP / EEO STATEMENT

C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race color creed religion gender age sexual orientation national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state federal or local law. Further the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health vision and dental insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs and paid and unpaid time away from addition to a comprehensive benefits package Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire total hours worked job type business line and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement the geographic area in which the work will be performed market pay rates in that area and the candidates experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is : $34.74 - $40.8654

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- or email . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

INCO : Cushman & Wakefield

Required Experience :

Chief

Key Skills

Mold Remediation,Succession Planning,Employee Evaluation,Basic Math,Host / Hostess Experience,Restoration,Restoration Industry Experience,Water Damage Restoration,Emergency Management,Auto Restoration,Fire Restoration,Financial Report Interpretation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 34 - 40