Chief Engineer

About the role

The 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 C&W engineering platform, and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, personnel development, etc.
• Ensure performance management, coaching, and development of team members through established HR processes and disciplinary actions.
• Participate and coordinate annual scheduling and execution of the C&W Safety Program as directed by Asset Services, Engineering Leadership, EH&S Administration, and so forth.
• Manage operational accounts for building, including variance reporting, as required and assist in development of operating and capital budgets.
• Utility Management such as tracking use, consumption, cost, reporting, comparison models, sub-metering, budgeting, variances as directed by Management and/or Leadership.
• Conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment; identify and resolve issues.
• Aid in maintenance/engineering issues as required.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective preventive and predictive maintenance program for task scheduling, routines, and performance.
• Formulate and conduct building-related systems and equipment training.
• Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel, and engineers.
• Maintain ongoing communication with tenants, clients, property management, and vendors.
• Develop specifications and assist in solicitation, administration, execution and performance of maintenance/repair service contracts.
• May assist in solicitation and acquisition of new management contracts.
• Respond to all emergency situations quickly (fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns.
• Implement and administer inventory control programs, purchase parts and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agency, and company directives as relates to building operations.

Requirements

• 7+ years of related work experience in a commercial property setting or any similar combination of education or experience.
• Vocational/Technical training certificate.
• Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, i.e. Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses Universal Technician for CFC’s depending on market licensure requirements.
• Financial knowledge necessary for reading and understanding budgets, budget variances and basic reporting as required by management.
• Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

Skills

• Communication Proficiency (oral and written).
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Organization Skills.
• Technical Proficiency.
• Leadership.

Benefits

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if 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 Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

Pay

$36.98 - $43.50 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.