Chief Building Engineer

CHIEF BUILDING ENGINEER

POSITION PROFILE SUMMARY
Manages all mechanical operations, maintenance, and energy management programs and direct supervision of the engineering staff.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Senior Property Manager while maintaining a relationship with property management staff

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of commercial HVAC or related experience

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be a legal citizen

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Direct and oversee all building maintenance and operations
• Troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance and repair on all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems including, but not limited to pumps, chillers, boilers, air compressors and air handling units
• Recommend appropriate staffing levels and hire, supervise and coordinate activities of engineering staff
• Direct and maintain an effective operation and general maintenance program with accurate, up-to-date records including, but not limited to: HVAC, MEP, electrical and plumbing
• Train engineering staff, including but not limited to: building systems, equipment function and purpose, operation and maintenance procedures
• Maintain current and historical preventive maintenance and repair records on all mechanical equipment
• Ensure property compliance with all City, State and Federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards and regulations
• Establish and implement prompt and courteous response to tenant service requests
• Maintain ethical, professional, and courteous relations with contractors and tenants
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with the entire operation staff and perform as a team member
• Follow and maintain all current emergency procedures of the building
• Assist emergency authorities and response teams in capacity of fire/life safety
• Monitor and approve engineering personnel time cards in ADP
• Actively participate in required training activities and seminars
• Establish inventory control programs with appropriate parts stocking levels with accurate and timely records of receipts and issues
• Provide engineering staff with correct equipment, tools, and training as appropriate to the property
• Develop long-term strategic plans and forecasting for the property
• Provide staff leadership, counseling, training and staff scheduling
• Test, maintain, and keep records to ensure emergency equipment in good working order
• Initiate any necessary insurance claims on HVAC and other central plant equipment
• Evaluate, recommend, and monitor mechanical contractors
• Monitor building energy use, produces reports, proposals, and maintains energy management programs
• Lead or assist with tenant improvement construction projects and building capital projects.
• Test, maintain, and keep records to ensure emergency equipment in good working order
• Initiate any necessary insurance claims on HVAC and other central plant equipment
• Evaluate, recommend, and monitor mechanical contractors
• Monitor building energy use, produces reports, proposals, and maintains energy management programs
• Lead or assist with tenant improvement construction projects and building capital projects.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Five or more years’ experience as a Building Engineer or equivalent facilities technical trade
• Knowledge of property management procedures and concerns
• Strong financial analysis skills, interpreting, composing variances and controlling budgets
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to efficiently handle and coordinate multiple tasks and project assignments
• Strategic supervisory and decision-making skills
• Read and use all types of testing equipment, analog digital multi-meters, pressure and temperature indicating and recording devices, air flow measuring devices, and leak detection devices
• Knowledge and proper use of basic hand tools (i.e. socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws and hammers, etc.)
• Understand correct usage of power tools (pneumatic, electric or engine drive), drill motors, saws, grinder, and impact wrenches, etc.
• Read and understand a variety of instructions, including equipment instruction manuals, furnished in written, oral, or schedule form
• Analyze data and determine time, place and sequence of operations or action to be taken on the basis of analysis of data; execute determinations and/or report on events.·
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Possess strong computer skills in order to effectively administer and implement changing requirements within the engineering programs
• Interact with employees, visitors and contractors with poise and diplomacy
• Maintain calm demeanor in emergency situations
• When applicable*, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits (i.e. Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician's License, EPA CFC Universal Certification Technician certificate, etc.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work indoors approximately 80% of the time and outdoors approximately 20% of the time
• Work standing all day
• Lift 25 lbs. or more
• Climb up and down stairs and ladders
• Access remote work areas and confined spaces (i.e., crawl spaces, roofs)
• Use full range of manual dexterity (i.e., sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting)
• Meet the shift working requirements of the assigned property; shifts may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and some holidays
• Work overtime as business needs deem appropriate

BEHAVIORS:

• Employee shall perform his/her duties using standard levels of safe productivity and dependability; ensuring work completion in a timely and zero-defect manner. Employee must portray a clean, neat, and well-groomed professional appearance with a courteous and “we care” attitude while on the job, must work well with others and interface positively and professionally with tenants, staff, vendors and services providers. The employee is required to wear company-approved attire with an identification badge in sight when required.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be expected of this position. The employee is required to follow any other reasonable instruction and perform any other reasonable duties at the request of the supervisor or other senior management personnel.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Competitive salary including a full range of health benefits, vacation plan, and other benefits are available.

Colliers provides equal employment opportunity to all persons. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Submit resumes to:

Alison Waddell
Director
alison.waddell@colliers.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.46 - $43.27 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38 - $43