Chief Engineer - ZipRecruiter : Job Details

Job Description

New luxury residential building is seeking a chief engineer to join the team. Candidate must have experience as a building engineer.

Qualifications:

• Must have FSD Certification
• HVAC experience required
• Proficient with building mechanical systems and technology
• Ability to lift and carry objects of 25 pounds or more
• Significant walking and standing required
• Strong leadership skills with 10+ years managing large teams
• Experience in property management, residential rentals, and condominiums
• Extensive experience with building automation systems and platforms

Responsibilities:

• Senior oversight of property and maintenance operations
• Manage preventative maintenance for mechanical and common elements, including refrigeration, heating, cooling, water treatment, plumbing, emergency management, fire & life safety systems
• Coordinate with construction supervisors on construction phases, issues, punch lists, and ensure receipt of plans, warranties
• Inspect common areas and mechanical/electrical rooms
• Participate in developing departmental budgets
• Identify and report energy-saving and cost-effective opportunities
• Collaborate with General Manager, Property Managers, and Superintendents
• Maintain composure in emergencies
• Attend meetings with staff, construction, ownership
• Oversee retail build-outs, liaising with contractors and tenants
• Ensure equipment compliance with codes and licensing
• Manage third-party vendors and services
• Handle employee management, including hiring, discipline, training, evaluations
• Monitor utility consumption and implement savings measures
• Provide professional service to all parties
• Troubleshoot technical issues to minimize downtime
• Maintain preventative maintenance logs
• Review blueprints for tenant remodeling projects for compliance
• Manage work orders and ensure timely completion
• Maintain 'As-Builts' for easy access
• Manage vendor/contractor lists, ensure COIs and contracts are current
• Conduct emergency procedures training, maintain emergency equipment
• Ensure good tenant relations through prompt response to work orders
• Solicit bids for projects, contracts, repairs
• Stay updated on industry trends and technologies
• Work with Superintendents to ensure work order completion
• Available after hours, nights, holidays, weekends