Project Manager / Chief Engineer - AKHI

Project Manager / Chief Engineer - AKHI

The Chief Engineer oversees the maintenance program, planning, and design for facilities. Responsible for the ongoing physical care of the facility locations. Responsible for the operational management and effective daily leadership and administration of the engineering team with the objectives of safely, efficiently, and effectively operating machinery and systems in a cost-effective manner. Ensures the highest level of professionalism, while meeting the clients' needs, and a commitment to achieving the goal of 100% uptime throughout the engineering team. Responsible for protecting and improving the value of the client's assets and ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended function.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Including but not limited to) :

• Oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including fire / life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls) electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, primary switch gear), cabling (data and voice, broadband), lighting and temperature controls systems, critical environments, light construction (painting, doors, relites, locks), digital systems (fire alarm, duress, card access, radionics, CCTV), and Audio / Visual services.
• Utilize staff and contracting with outside vendors as necessary.
• Supervise and manage engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, and personal development.
• Identify the maintenance objectives of the facility and incorporate those objectives into a documented plan that includes preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance procedures.
• Identify safety hazards within the building and incorporate the remediation of such hazards to ensure that the building's staff and occupants work in a safe environment. Implement, administer, and manage safety training program.
• Ensure that compliance of all regulatory laws and guidelines are met as they relate to the operation of the building's infrastructure. Responsible for alerting management of building discrepancies.
• Assist in the development of a Capital plan which would include planning for infrastructure upgrades, equipment replacements, and building modifications to ensure the building's future capabilities are maintained.
• Responsible for ensuring that major projects performed at the building are properly planned, executed, and closed out in accordance with standard industry practices.
• Maintain all infrastructure and compliance documentation for the building including up-to-date building drawings and single lines as well as documentation mandated for the purpose of maintaining regulatory compliance with Federal, State, or Local law.
• Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or tenants operating within the buildings.
• Responsible for keeping records of buildings rounds and readings, all engineering logs, and engineering data sheets.
• Responsible for advance training and notification to all contractors so that they are informed and knowledgeable with respects to the building's critical functions and the work they are to perform, including an incident contact response list.
• Monitor the maintenance program with routine site visits, updates, and reports.
• Direct the development, implementation, and ongoing support for the physical care of all facilities.
• Prepare financial analysis for special projects and develop cost reduction plans where applicable.
• Recommend and rank suppliers based on the evaluation of information gathered regarding supplier performance, products, meeting deadlines, financial stability, competitive pricing, etc.
• Provide advice to internal clients, develop material standards and specifications, and recommend changes in specifications, distributions, or any part of the supply chain that can reduce costs.
• Promote and maintain ethical relationships with current and new suppliers or any company or individual soliciting business.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management and / or supervisor.

Supervise and manage engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, and personal development.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Shareholder Preference :

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Core Competencies :

Physical Demands :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment :

Work Schedule : 40 hours per week. Some overtime may be required.

Qualifications : Skills :

Required : MS Office - Intermediate

Education :

Required : High School Diploma / GED or better.

Experience : Required : 5 years

Requires an Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent.

Candidate must be a U.S. citizen.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Must have a solid knowledge of facility maintenance processes and practices.

Must have supervisory skills with the ability to direct the operations and staff.

Must be able to pass required criminal background check and pass pre-employment drug testing.

Licenses & Certifications :

Required : Operating Engineer License, Driver's License

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