Chief Building Engineer

Overview

Job Title: Chief Building Engineer

Department: Operations

Reports to: Director of Operations - Facilities

Supervises: Assistant Chief Building Engineer, Building Engineers, Painter, Plumber, HVAC Technician, Maintenance Mechanic

FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt

Why the Colorado Convention Center is a great place to work:

• $500 Signing Bonus after 30 days of service, additional $500 bonus upon successful completion of 90 days of service!
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Health, dental, vision insurance, eligible upon hire
• 401(k) investment plan, with a discretionary match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% of the next 2% of annual salary that you contributed to the plan.
• Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plans
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance available
• RTD Eco Pass:
  As a Full-time employee the Colorado Convention Center currently offers an RTD Eco Pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program

Compensation: Compensation is dependent on experience and ranges from $108,000 -$115,000 per year.

Plan, supervise and direct the work and the workforce in the Engineering unit, including maintenance of mechanical and HVAC infrastructure and equipment, plumbing, grounds, and facility finishes, and provision of client utility services in adherence with safety requirements/codes.

• Direct the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, plumbing, grounds, HVAC equipment and apparatus and facility finishes throughout the center
• Oversee operations of outside vendors/contractors performing work particularly to the engineering department
• Make Engineering crew work assignments
• Schedule and supervise the work of the engineering crew in a manner that reflects the high quality of service intended for the Colorado Convention Center
• Plan and implement short- and long-term preventive and anticipated maintenance and repair programs
• Resolve normal and unexpected technical field problems
• Develop and implement the most cost-effective means for operations of mechanical, HVAC and associated equipment
• Submit operation, Capital equipment and Capital improvement budgets
• Maintain budget tracking in compliance with operating goals
• Implement approved purchase requests
• Maintain an accurate set of HVAC, mechanical and plumbing as-built drawings
• Provide training for new employees
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Three to five years’ experience in a facility engineering position
• Two to four years supervisory experience
• Experience with computer-based operating and energy management systems
• High school diploma or GED

• Demonstrate excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills among all levels of staff and clientele.
• Work effectively with diverse groups of people among all levels within an organization; skill to work effectively as part of a team.
• Perform leadership role and job tasks effectively despite sudden deadlines and changing priorities.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
• Provide customer service in a professional considerate manner.
• Excellent record of dependability and reliability.
• Ability to speak, understand, and read standard English

• Basic computer skills including ability to create word documents and excel spreadsheets
• Experience working with Building Automation Systems (BAS)

• EPA Universal Certification
• Boiler Operator or Refrigeration Operator Certificate
• Valid Driver’s License

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. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable…