Chief Engineer

Job Title

Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer is responsible for the effective daily leadership of staff, managing the engineering program to the highest level of quality work and customer service, and administering the engineering department in alignment with the management team, the C&W engineering platform, and client expectations. The role reflects the core values of C&W as defined in its Business Code of Conduct, Policies and Procedures Manual, and related company policies.

Responsibilities include штаа managing all mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, energy management, and manpower development programs for assigned properties, and may involve limited hands‑on operational duties including watch activity.

• Supervise engineers and maintenance staff, including hiring, training, and personnel development.
• Ensure performance management, coaching, and development of team members through established HR processes and disciplinary actions.
• Participate and coordinate the annual scheduling and execution of the C&W Safety Program, ensuring 100% compliance at site.
• Manage operational accounts for building, including variance reporting and assisting in the development of operating and capital budgets.
• Utility Management: track usage, consumption, cost, reporting, comparison models, sub‑metering, budgeting, and variances.
• Conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment to identify and resolve issues.
• Assist with maintenance/engineering issues as required.
• Recommend and implement improvements for preventive maintenance programs on an ongoing basis.
• Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including schedules for annual, semi‑annual, quarterly, monthly, and other intervals per manufacturer or industry best practices.
• Create and maintain effective building‑specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals.
• Maintain an Operations Document Library comprising construction plans, structural plans, as‑built drawings, MEP schedules, line diagrams, schematics, equipment and operation manuals, startup and commissioning documents, and warranties.
• Formulate and conduct building‑related systems and equipment training.
• Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel, and engineers.
• Oversee all building systems, including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical issues.
• Maintain ongoing communication with tenants, clients, property management, and vendors.
• Develop specifications and assist in the solicitation, administration, execution, and performance of maintenance/repair service contracts.
• May assist in theusyon of new management contracts.
• Respond to all emergency situations promptly (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and address customer concerns.
• Implement and administer inventory control programs, purchase parts and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agency, and company directives related to building operations.

Duties include approximately 50% operating engineer responsibilities; the role may be the sole maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts and may require shift work, on‑call, or stand‑by duties.

• Communication proficiency (oral and written)
• Interpersonal skills
• Organization skills
• Technical proficiency
• Leadership

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

7+ years of related work experience in a commercial property setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Vocational/Technical training certificate
• Appropriate license/permit for trade (e.g., Journeyman or Master Electrician License, City Licenses)
• Universal Technician for CFC’s, depending on market licensure requirements
• Financial knowledge for reading and understanding budgets, budget variances, and basic reporting
• Familiarity with Energy Management System (EMS)/programming and fire alarm systems
• Basic computing skills in Outlook, Excel, and Word

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment…