Chief Engineer

Responsibilities

The Chief Engineer supervises the maintenance and repair work on plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning and all building equipment. In addition, the Chief Engineer is not exempt from standing watch and performing manual duties consistent with the work performed by the employees under his/her direction.

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the following:

• Directs/oversees professional engineering work and complex projects/programs.
• Plans construction and maintenance of the facility.
• Provides professional assistance and technical advice.
• Coordinates projects with ownership, contractors, unit tenants, departments and agencies.
• Evaluates requests for changes and additional work.
• Other related duties and special projects, as required.
• Responsible for all equipment and its preventive maintenance.

The tasks of the Chief Engineer include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Monitors and manages the daily activities of the building engineering staff.
• Participates in the selection of staff.
• Supervises, trains and evaluates professional, technical and support staff.
• Approves weekly timesheets.
• Conducts advanced and complex engineering and related studies, evaluates alternatives, and makes recommendations and presents them to the General Manager.
• Leads the formation and implementation of complex projects.
• Performs project development for capital improvements, inclusive of finalizing the scope of projects. Prepares bid summaries; conducts bid openings; prepares budgets and cost estimates.
• Prepares various written materials, including but not limited to: staffing reports, engineering reports, etc.
• Prepares engineering documents, inclusive of agreements, maps, legal descriptions, resolutions, etc.
• Confers with and provides information to ownership, tenants, contractors, developers, engineers, architects, etc.
• Monitors and supervises design and construction, inclusive of reviewing plans, specifications, estimates, calculations and provides technical advice.
• Conducts periodic inspections of designated building facilities and equipment.
• Supervises the repair and preventive maintenance on general building facilities and electrical, mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration and communication systems.
• Responds promptly to fire alarm systems. Disengages electrical, water and/or gas systems.
• Advises the Property Manager of general conditions of facilities and equipment. Reports unusual problems or concerns.
• Maintains the appropriate documentation of maintenance and repair records.
• Assists the General Manager in the preparation of operating budgets.
• Approves monthly expenditures.
• Performs other related tasks, as required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience with operation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of the following equipment:
  Chillers, Pumps, Cooling Towers, Heat Exchangers, Fan Coil Units (FCUs) Variable Air Volume Units (VAVs, FPTs), Variable Frequency Drives, DX HVAC Systems, Building Automation Systems, Lighting Controls, Life Safety Systems, Emergency Generators, Fuel Storage Systems, and pumps, Utility Services, and Electrical Power Distribution.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are essential to succeed in this role.
• Technical Education and certifications in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) operation and maintenance.
• Understanding of various construction trades.
• Universal Refrigeration License preferred.
• Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in the maintenance and operations of MEP systems.
• Strong management, organizational and supervisory skills are required along with familiarity with computerized Work Order Systems.

• Personalized Health Care
  :
  Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options;
  Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial Benefits
  :
  Competitive salary and incentive packages; matching 401(k); FSAs and HSA; employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; paid leave & disability programs.
• Social Wellness
  : 19+ days of PTO; mental health counseling & resources; fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; volunteer days and donation matching.
• Career Development
  :
  Learning & training programs; tuition & certification reimbursement; internal advancement opportunities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are deliberate about the team and culture we are building. We aim to ensure competitive total compensation that is commensurate with experience, workplace geography, and market standards.