Chief Engineer

divh2Chief Engineer / h2pPOSITION SUMMARY : Chief Engineer is responsible for the effective daily leadership of his / her staff, managing 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 CW engineering platform, and client expectations. The Chief Engineer will perform at the highest of ethical standards, reflecting the core values of CW as defined in its Business Code of Conduct, Policies and Procedures Manual, and other related company policies. Responsible to plan, implement, coordinate, and supervise all mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, 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. / ppIMPORTANT EDUCATION : / pulliHigh School Diploma or GED Equivalent / li / ulpIMPORTANT EXPERIENCE : / pulli7+ years of related work experience in a commercial property setting or any similar combination of education or experience / li / ulpADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS : / pulliVocational / Technical training certificate / liliAppropriate license / permit for trade as may be required, i.e., Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses / liliUniversal Technician for CFCs depending on market licensure requirements / liliFinancial knowledge necessary for reading and understanding budgets, budget variances and basic reporting as required by management / liliFamiliar with Energy Management System (EMS) / programming and fire alarm systems / liliBasic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel Word / li / ulpESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES : / pulliSupervise engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, personnel development, etc. / liliEnsure performance management, coaching, and development of team members through established HR processes and disciplinary actions. / liliParticipate and coordinate annual scheduling and execution of the CW Safety Program as directed by Asset Services, Engineering Leadership, EHS Administration, and so forth. Responsible for 100% Compliance at his / her site. / liliManage operational accounts for building, including variance reporting, as required and assist in development of operating and capital budgets. / liliUtility Management such as tracking use, consumption, cost, reporting, comparison models, sub-metering, budgeting, variances as directed by Management and / or Leadership. / liliConduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment; identify and resolve issues. / liliAssist in maintenance / engineering issues as required. / liliRecommend and implement improvements for preventive maintenance programs on an ongoing basis. / liliDevelop, implement, and maintain an effective preventive and predictive maintenance program for task scheduling, routines, and performance. Program to include procedures for annual, semi-annual, quarterly, monthly and other scheduled maintenance as provided by the manufacturers recommendations and / or industry best practices. / liliDevelop and maintain effective building-specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals. / liliCoordinate development of and / or maintain an Operations Document Library, including but not limited to construction plans, structural plans, as-built drawings, MEP schedules, line diagrams and schematics, equipment and operation manuals, start up and commissioning documents, and equipment warranties. / liliFormulate and conduct building-related systems and equipment training. / liliCoordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel, and engineers. / liliOversee all building systems including fire / life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical issues; must remain current with latest HVAC technology trends. / liliMaintain ongoing communication with tenants, clients, property management, and vendors. / liliDevelop specifications and assist in solicitation, administration, execution and performance of maintenance / repair service contracts. / liliMay assist in solicitation and acquisition of new management contracts. / liliRespond to all emergency situations quickly (fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns. / liliImplement and administer inventory control programs, purchase parts and supplies. / liliEnsure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agency, and company directives as relates to building operations. / liliDuties are inclusive of approximately 50% operating engineer responsibilities. / liliMay be only maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts; may require shift work and / or on-call or stand-by duties. / li / ulpWORK ENVIRONMENT : / pulliThis job operates in a professional office environment. / liliThis role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. / li / ulpPHYSICAL DEMANDS : / pulliRegularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information. / liliOperate a computer and other office productivity machinery. / liliMove about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for 30-40% of the time. / liliExtend hands and arms in any direction. / li / ulpCushman Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation for the position is : $40.87 - $48.08. Cushman Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. / ppIf you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us. / p / div