Chief Engineer

Location: Miami, FL Salary: $140,000 - $175,000 Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site | After-Hours/Emergency Availability Required Required EPA 608 Universal CertificationChief Engineer, Lead Engineer, or comparable engineering leadership experienceDirect experience operating an occupied Class A commercial office building, preferably 300,000+ SFStrong hands-on experience with central plant systems, including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and VAV systemsBuilding Automation System (BAS) experience; Niagara and/or Lynxspring strongly preferredExperience with generators, electrical switching, fire/life-safety systems, and stair pressurizationExperience managing engineering staff, vendors, contractors, work orders, invoices, budgets, and maintenance planningStrong tenant-service experience in a multi-tenant commercial office environmentExperience responding to building emergencies, major outages, storms/hurricanes, and after-hours issues Overview Our Client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Chief Engineer to oversee the building engineering and technical operations of a large, occupied Class A commercial office property. This role is ideal for an engineering leader who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to manage day-to-day building operations, engineering staff, vendors, contractors, and tenant service. The Chief Engineer will be responsible for the reliable operation of the property's central plant, BAS, emergency power, life-safety systems, and other critical building infrastructure. The successful candidate will be comfortable troubleshooting complex systems, responding to emergencies and after-hours issues, and working closely with property management and commercial tenants. Responsibilities Oversee daily engineering and technical operations for a large Class A commercial office propertyOperate, troubleshoot, and maintain central plant equipment, including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and VAV systemsMonitor and troubleshoot the Building Automation System (BAS)Oversee generators, electrical switching, fire/life-safety systems, and stair pressurization systemsLead and supervise building engineering staffManage outside vendors, contractors, service providers, and major maintenance projectsReview work orders, invoices, contractor proposals, and maintenance schedulesAssist with operating budgets, capital planning, equipment replacements, and major repairsCoordinate building shutdowns and service interruptions while minimizing tenant impactRespond to after-hours HVAC requests, tenant concerns, outages, emergencies, and other critical building issuesProvide strong customer service to commercial tenants and work closely with property managementRespond effectively to major outages, severe weather, hurricanes, and other emergency situationsMaintain a safe, compliant, and reliable operating environment for the property Preferred Experience Experience operating a Class A commercial office property of approximately 300,000+ SFMagnetic-bearing chiller experienceNiagara and/or Lynxspring BAS experienceExperience managing building operations during a hurricane, significant outage, or other major emergencyExperience overseeing major capital repairs, equipment replacements, shutdowns, and vendor projectsStrong experience partnering directly with property management and commercial tenants Ideal Candidate Our Client is specifically seeking someone who has personally operated and managed a comparable commercial office building and central plant. Senior engineering titles alone will not be considered equivalent to direct Class A office-building experience. Candidates with hotel, residential, portfolio, or other 24/7 facility experience are encouraged to apply if they also have direct experience operating a comparable Class A commercial office property. Candidates who meet the core requirements may advance to a technical interview and plant walk.