Chief Engineer

About the role

At Colliers, you’ll be part of an enterprising environment that values your expertise to drive the company’s growth as an industry leader. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about our business and gain experience rapidly, accelerating your career.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the maintenance systems are running efficiently to ensure the safety of clients and their properties.
• Respond to client requests, prioritize and complete work orders with assistance from a Building Engineer, and follow up to minimize downtime.
• Conduct regular inspections, alarm testing, and implement preventative maintenance programs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with property managers, vendors, and department leaders.
• Manage multiple priorities and reports, including inventory, records, RFPs, and schedules.
• Maintain and check the daily operating logs for the central plant, including logs for Chillers, Cooling Towers, Pumps, fan units, graph charts, utility meters, and general complaints.
• Ensure building systems and tenant service requests are handled efficiently at the most economical cost.
• Assist in the development of the annual budget and RFP process for budgeted projects, including developing the scope of work, vendor selection, bid analysis, and vendor recommendation.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of operating procedures and proper chemical treatment levels for all building equipment.
• Make recommendations to the Property Manager and Client, as necessary, on performing functions and establishing quality standards for services.
• Assist the Client representative and Property Manager in coordinating and supervising contractors and vendors and evaluate the quality of completed work related to base building responsibilities.
• Work with property managers on building issues.
• Work with owners/owners’ agents on property-related issues.
• Work independently and/or within a team on special and ongoing projects.

Requirements

• At least 4 years’ experience in building/property maintenance or engineering experience.
• Solid working knowledge of large building HVAC systems/maintenance, electrical, plumbing, energy management systems, and other building mechanical equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel).
• Flexibility to be on-call to respond to after-hours / weekend emergency requests.
• Proven knowledge of and training in current building operations and maintenance issues, including NFPA 70E, OSHA 10, LEED, IAQ, etc.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Central Plant (including Chiller) experience required.
• Universal HVAC Certification.

Benefits

Colliers is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.