Senior Chief Operating Engineer

Job Title
Senior Chief Operating Engineer

Job Description Summary

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide leadership and supervision of engineering and maintenance staff, including hiring, training, personnel development and performance review
Oversee properties totaling 500k square feet or more
Conduct and assist with inspections and surveys, including energy audits and analysis, HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, environmental and ADA compliance
Supervise and review technical operations, surveys, energy audits and analysis, HVAC and electrical and plumbing systems, environmental compliance, ADA compliance and acquisitions, and third-party surveys
Support property management in the development and updating of preventive maintenance and engineering procedures, hazardous materials communication plans, fire safety and emergency action plans, life safety programs, quality control for domestic and process water and indoor air quality programs
Assist in the development of the property(s) operations budget. Provide operating cost estimates and comparisons in regard to service contracts, R&M estimates, utility consumption and spend, supplies, repair parts, department payroll , life safety programs and procedures, domestic water quality control, and enforcement of EPA and OSHA compliance
Assist in the development of the Capital Budget Program, as well as the short and long term planning and analytics
Coordinate and track career development for engineers and perform or assist in mid-year/annual performance evaluations of all engineering staff
Oversee all building systems, including fire/life safety programs, plumbing, HVAC and electrical issues; must remain current with latest HVAC technology trends as well as preventive and predictive maintenance methodology
Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel and engineers
Assist Property Management in the review and approval of construction documents. Ensure building standards are applied and adhered too accordingly
Develop specifications and assist in solicitation and administration of maintenance/repair service contracts
Assist in formulating marketing presentations/proposals, start-up processes for building acquisitions and reverse acquisitions, and the coordination of building equipment and services in support of tenant construction products
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agencies, and company directives related to building operations
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):
Prepare and present feasibility studies.
Prepare budget estimates.
Prepare schedule and manage its progress.
Prepare contract documents reflecting scope of work.
Manage the bidding process.
Prepare and expedite approval of all internal control documents
Monitor the construction process to assure compliance with contract documents.
Coordinate all work with user 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
KEY COMPETENCIES
1. Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
2. Interpersonal Skills
3. Organization Skills
4. Technical Proficiency
5. Leadership
IMPORTANT EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE
10+ years engineering experience with significant supervisory responsibility in a commercial property setting 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.
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 CFC's depending on market licensure requirements or any similar combination of education…