Chief Building Engineer

Chief Building Engineer

Plan, supervise and direct the work and the work force 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.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• 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 HVACS, mechanical and plumbing as-built drawings
• Provide training for new employees
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications to perform this job successfully include:

• 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

Skills and abilities include:

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills among all levels of staff and clientele
• Ability to 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

Computer skills include:

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

Certifications, licenses, registrations include:

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

Working conditions include:

• Frequent walking, climbing stairs, standing on cement floors, turning, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling; heavy lifting, up to 75lbs; may be subject to adverse working conditions; dust, grime, noise, fumes, wet floors etc., including weather; may require use of an electric cart; may require tools and equipment operation that could cause personal harm or injury, if improperly handled; requires irregular and/or extended hours, including weekends, evening, and holidays, determined by event schedule and/or department need; requires radio usage 2 way hand held

Note: Colorado Convention Center/Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor