Chief Building Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

CHIEF ENGINEER

JOB SUMMARY :

The Chief Building Engineer is responsible for daily operations of property portfolio, including HVAC,

plumbing, electrical, other mechanical systems, fire and safety systems, LEED and EnergyStar

implementation and tracking. This position ensures all mechanical systems are operational and safe,

and will work with the Director of Building Engineering, Property Manager, or Facilities Manager to develop and manage annual repairs and maintenance budgets. The Chief Building Engineer will also help mentor engineering staff and manage vendors to coordinate preventative maintenance, tenant improvements, and special projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide an exceptional level of customer service to the client
• Available and eager to help training and mentor less experienced Building Engineers, as well as participate in interviews as needed
• Receive proposals, select vendors and negotiate service contracts as needed as well as Assist with developing and managing expense budget for the facility
• Review and approve construction drawings before work commences
• Track tenant or building improvement projects in line with applicable building rules and regulations, city and state codes
• Responsible for all facility assets and operational efficiency of building’s energy systems
• Track and manage electrical and water consumption and tenant bill back
• Create / maintain and oversee building’s preventative maintenance schedule and work completion
• Supervise completion of daily work orders and projects
• Order parts as needed for department
• Ensure buildings are in strict accordance with fire and safety codes
• Supervise and manage tool inventory and company vehicles used by maintenance staff
• Responsible for hazardous waste management compliancy; work with the Safety Department
• Work with the Safety Department to make recommendations and manage safety and accident prevention program
• Create procedures and job aides for all equipment
• Perform additional tasks as needed

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

transformers, and work with 480 volt, 3-phase power

QUALIFICATIONS :

EFFORTS :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

BENEFITS : 401K

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO