UNION Chief Engineer

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[UNION] Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer is responsible for the effective daily leadership of his/her staff of a 2.6M sq ft Global HQ. The Chief Engineer will manage the engineering program to the highest level of quality work and customer service as well as the administration of the engineering department in alignment with the management team, the C&W engineering platform, and client expectations. The Chief Engineer will perform at the highest of ethical standards, reflecting the core values of C&W as defined in its Business Code of Conduct, Policies and Procedures Manual, and other related company policies.

Responsible for the planning, implementation, coordination, and supervision of all tasks and activity regarding the mechanical operations its maintenance and modifications taking place at his/ her assigned property(s). The Chief Engineer will ensure that the plant, infrastructure and its associated equipment operate safely, efficiently and reliably. This includes building systems utilized for communicating and reporting such as energy management, preventive maintenance, work order, building automation and fire protection as example.

The Chief Engineer will exhibit a strong formal knowledge of operational and technical skills and will be accountable for staff performance and execution of assignments. Responsible to plan, implement, coordinate, and supervise all energy management, and manpower development programs for assigned properties. The Chief Engineer may be required to perform limited hands‑on operational duties and is not precluded from performing Watch Activity.

• Provide leadership and supervision of engineering and maintenance staff, including hiring, training, personnel development and performance review and oversee properties totaling 500k square feet or more
• Conduct and assist with inspections and surveys, including energy audits and analysis, HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, environmental and ADA compliance and supervise and review technical operations, surveys, energy audits and analysis, HVAC and electrical and plumbing systems, environmental compliance, ADA compliance and acquisitions, and third‑party surveys
• Support property management in the development and updating of preventive maintenance and engineering procedures, hazardous materials communication plans, fire safety and emergency action plans, life safety programs, quality control for domestic and process water and indoor air quality programs and assist in the development of the property(s) operations budget. Provide operating cost estimates and comparisons in regard to service contracts, R&M estimates, utility consumption and spend, supplies, repair parts, department payroll, life safety programs and procedures, domestic water quality control, and enforcement of EPA and OSHA compliance
• Assist in the development of the Capital Budget Program, as well as the short‑ and long‑term planning and analytics and coordinate and track career development for engineers and perform or assist in mid‑year/annual performance evaluations of all engineering staff
• Oversee all building systems, including fire/life safety programs, plumbing, HVAC and electrical issues; must remain current with latest HVAC technology trends as well as preventive and predictive maintenance methodology, coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel and engineers, and assist Property Management in the review and approval of construction documents. Ensure building standards are applied and adhered to accordingly
• Develop specifications and assist in solicitation and administration of maintenance/repair service contracts, assist in formulating marketing presentations/proposals, start‑up processes for building acquisitions and reverse acquisitions, and the coordination of building equipment and services in support of tenant construction products, and ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agencies, and company directives related to building operations
• Support the Property or Facility Manager with rehabilitation projects such as…