Life Science Chief Engineer

Life Science Chief Engineer

The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and construction activities for a group of buildings. Specific responsibilities include work-scheduling of all account personnel, establishing work standards, conducting site evaluations/audits, overall inventory/equipment usage, budget control, troubleshooting/problem solving, customer relations, and special project work.

• Operate advanced building systems in a critical environment ensuring minimal downtime.
• Read and understand complex drawings, ladder diagrams, and schematics.
• Oversee and coordinate work for a multi-trade maintenance team across multiple building locations, including roadways, sidewalks, landscaping, and parking structures.
• Collaborate with the account manager to ensure timely safety trainings.
• Ensure preventive maintenance of all building systems is performed timely and repairs are executed according to procedures.
• Monitor all BMS and energy management platforms used at the properties.
• Assist with water treatment and testing as needed.
• Ensure timely completion of work order documentation.
• Establish and maintain work performance standards.
• Conduct quality assurance checks and manage materials inventory.
• Coordinate and oversee special project work.
• Resolve on-site service delivery issues.
• Participate in ongoing technical training programs.
• Maintain effective customer relations.
• Keep logs of ongoing construction work and attend construction meetings to supervise work per specifications.
• Proactively identify capital projects for building ownership.
• Communicate effectively with customers through written and oral means.
• Assist junior employees with training and development.
• Attend training sessions to enhance knowledge.

• Three to five years of supervisory experience with up-to-date knowledge of facility O&M procedures.
• Construction management/supervision experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience as a Building Engineer or similar role, with knowledge of plumbing, electrical, fire, HVAC, pneumatic, DDC, and building automation systems.
• Experience reviewing MEP and fire alarm systems installation per design documents.
• Massachusetts Trades License.
• Participation in on-call schedule for after-hours calls; ability to work overtime as needed.
• Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills; effective communication with co-workers, customers, tenants, and vendors.
• Ability to obtain certification as an Asbestos Project Worker if required.
• Ability to work at various properties as assigned.
• Strong technical, mechanical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of safe operation of equipment and tools, including snow blowers.
• Project coordination skills and multitasking ability.
• Proficient in computer skills, including Building Automation Systems.
• Familiarity with OSHA, NEC, NFC, and Life Safety codes.
• Experience reading blueprints and working in critical environments preferred.

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