Chief Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides administrative and technical direction for the operation and maintenance of the building. Manages the building engineering staff in conjunction with the Property Manager. Responsible for implementing and tracking company policies and procedures to maintain the asset at the highest level. May be responsible for more than one site.

• Audit Operations – Ensure operating personnel are capable of handling tasks, are productive and in compliance with OSHA and EPA. Provide training for less qualified staff. Ensure proper bid procedures and best prices for commodities. Ensure service contractors perform work properly.
• Project Management – Develop effective project plans that meet cost, schedule, quality, and functionality objectives and comply with business controls.
• Capital Planning – Prepare an annual capital plan for building systems, structure, parking, grounds, etc., including item descriptions, estimated costs, priorities, dependencies, schedules, and risk/ramifications if work is not performed. Provide support to peers in the District as requested.
• Utility Management – Keep current with energy technologies, regulations, and deregulation. Recommend short‑payback projects and develop demand‑control programs.
• Suppliers – Develop product specifications and supplier sources for required materials based on lowest life‑cycle cost and existing building grade.
• Tools/Equipment Inventory – Conduct an annual inventory of tools and equipment, noting changes and justifying new or additional requirements.
• Monthly Reports – Provide a monthly narrative of activities, highlighting non‑routine events such as major projects, training received, savings achieved, and significant customer service items.
• Customer Service – Respond to tenant complaints in a timely fashion.
• Staffing – Participate in staffing processes and recommend staffing for open operations positions.
• After‑Hours Coverage – Ensure an after‑hours program provides adequate technical coverage and equitable participation.
• Staff Training – Maintain a development plan for each operations person and develop a cross‑training program.
• Peer Inspections – Coordinate peer inspection data for sites and participate in other peer inspections as required.
• May perform other job duties as assigned.

• Boilers/Supporting Equipment – Operate to approved spec.
• Chillers / Supporting Equipment – Operate to approved spec.
• HVAC Fans – Operate to approved spec.
• UPS System – Monitor to approved spec.
• Electrical High Voltage Systems and Emergency Power – Monitor to approved spec.
• Electrical Secondary (non‑critical) – Monitor to approved spec.
• Training – Train all inexperienced mechanical technicians to run all mechanical and electrical systems in support of building operations.
• Shift Scheduling – Provide scheduled coverage on all shifts that gives coverage yet strives to reduce overtime.
• Supervise/coordinate tenant fit‑up work and building construction projects.
• Maintenance – Responsible for all necessary maintenance and operational programs.
• Boilers/Chillers/HVAC Systems – 99% reliability; provide direction on repairs as needed.
• Electrical Secondary (non‑critical) – 98% reliability; provide quality repairs, call certified electrician as needed.
• Plumbing systems – provide direction on repairs as needed.
• General Building Maintenance.
• Ensure that all conditions conform to OSHA and all other safety and health guidelines.
• Ensure complete compliance with all applicable municipal, state and federal codes and regulations.
• Preventative Maintenance (PM):
• Critical Equipment – All PM done on schedule, no breakdown due to improper PM. 100% availability of equipment.
• Non‑critical Equipment – All PM done to approved schedule. 95% availability.

• Promptly report all incidents, accidents, and/or injuries and provide thorough evaluation regarding cause and effect. Implement corrective actions as necessary to prevent further occurrences.
• Implement all OSHA requirements.
• Recommendations and policy implementation for engineering personnel.
• Maintenance of current position descriptions for all engineers at site.
• Recommendations and implementation of training…