Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer will provide leadership and supervision of engineering operations in the assigned market. The prime engineering responsibilities includes the direction, coordination and control of activities and personnel in order to deliver superior customer service in a safe and stable operating environment. Working with the property and corporate teams the Chief Engineer will actively manage the site operating budget and expenses to meet or exceed annual goals.

The Chief Engineer will review all capital projects and tenant fit out plans. Additional duties include utility management and tracking according to group and corporate initiatives. This is a working role and as such preventive maintenance tasks and tenant request tasks are part of the position.

• Provide leadership and supervision to on‑site engineering staff. Creates and manages annual performance plans for engineering team members. Meets with engineering team to review current operating conditions, ongoing TI projects and initiatives. (15%)
• Directly responsible for all operation and management of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment in the assigned properties or portfolio. Develops, manages and adapts preventative maintenance requirements using Angus and building automation system (BAS) systems data to minimize downtime and unscheduled outages. Directs, contracts and assesses repairs and replacement of major systems and/or components in the assigned properties. Lead staff in building and corporate initiatives (20%)
• Manages and sets expectations for engineering staff service levels ensuring tenant’s satisfaction as part of the process, maintaining open communication with all tenants, to quantify if goals are being achieved. Implements, manages and administers Tenant Improvement Rules and Regulations. Reviews tenant fit out plans and drawings. Assigns appropriate engineering coverage to monitor and manage landlord coordination. (20%)
• Energy Conservation Program:
  Use systemic measures to promote energy awareness and conservation at managed properties. Champion consolidated energy conservation programs to achieve maximum results from tenants and staff. Participate in corporate sustainability initiatives. Assist in the utility purchasing process providing historical usage trends and projected changes in site load profiles (10%)
• Create and track purchase orders and service entry sheets in accounting software for expenses associated with the engineering group. Proactively manage and track expenses including HVAC, R&M and utilities. Review monthly cash flow detail reports for variances and issues, creating action plans to address anomalies. Work with Asset Manager, PM and VP of Technical operations to create annual budgets, projects and variance reports as required.
  
  Manage engineering payroll and overtime (20%)
• Supports leasing effort by helping with leasing plans, reviewing tenant space drawings, and proposed MEP requirements. (5%)
• Conducts inspections of all building and systems ensuring compliance with operating requirements including PM schedules, Water Treatment Testing, Cleanliness, Life Safety and Tenant Work Order Status. Identifies areas for improvement. Performs preventive maintenance tasks and tenant work orders as necessary (5%)
• Responsible for procuring, managing and tracking service contracts for primary systems including Fire & Life Safety Testing, Emergency Generator PM, Water Treatment, Elevators and Mechanical Service. Working with engineers monitors and administers contracts. (5%)