Sr. Chief Engineer

Cushman & Wakefield; Brasil; Teletrabalho; USD 87.000 - 104.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A global real estate services firm is seeking a Senior Chief Engineer in Brazil. This role involves daily leadership of engineering staff, managing HVAC operations, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background and at least 7 years of experience. This position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Serviços

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Qualificações

• 7+ years of related work experience in a commercial property setting.
• Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required.
• Basic computing skills in Outlook, Excel & Word.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with all codes, regulations, and company policies.

Conhecimentos

HVAC Engineering

Staff supervision

Budgeting knowledge

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Vocational/Technical training certificate

Ferramentas

Energy Management System (EMS)

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Title

Sr. Chief Engineer

Job Description Summary

Senior 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 and the administration of his/ her department in alignment with the Management Team, C&W Engineering Platform and Client expectations. The Senior Chief Engineer will perform at the highest of ethical standard, reflecting the core values of C&W as defined in its Business Code of Conduct, Policies and Procedures Manual and other related Company Policy. Responsible for the planning, implementation, coordination, and supervision of all tasks and activity regarding the mechanical operations its maintenance and modifications taking place at his/ her assigned property(s). The Senior Chief Engineer will ensure that the plant, infrastructure and its associated equipment operate safely, efficiently and reliably. This includes building systems utilized for communicating and reporting such as energy management, preventive maintenance, work order, building automation and fire protection as example. The Senior Chief Engineer will exhibit a strong formal knowledge of operational and technical skills, and will be accountable for staff performance and execution of assignments.

Job Description

Direct Mobile HVAC Engineering operations, overseeing maintenance, repairs, staff supervision, safety compliance, budgeting, and system performance across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. Coordinate with internal and client teams, manage preventive maintenance programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and support client projects, asset tracking, and Building Management Systems.

Job Description

• Lead Mobile HVAC Engineering operations, including maintenance, repairs, and replacements.
• Supervise and develop engineering staff; manage hiring, training, and performance.
• Oversee HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems; stay current on HVAC technologies.
• Ensure 100% team compliance with C&W Safety Program and coordinate annual safety activities.
• Assist in developing operating budgets.
• Oversee inspections and resolve building system issues.
• Recommend and implement improvements to preventive maintenance programs.
• Develop and manage preventive/predictive maintenance schedules per manufacturer and industry standards.
• Provide guidance on equipment replacement and train staff on building systems.
• Coordinate work with project management teams.
• Engage regularly with C&W Operations Manager, Facilities Management, Project Management, and Asset Management.
• Review specs and quality on new buildings pre-handover.
• Respond quickly to emergencies and client concerns.
• Ensure management and documentation of all client assets, including development and completion of maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with all codes, regulations, and company policies.
• Support Client Facility Manager(s) / Engineering Manager(s) with rehabilitation projects such as replacement of HVAC systems, plumbing repairs, and alterations to other Building Systems.
• Regularly engage in site visits with client and facility management teams.
• Escalate issues as needed and keep clients informed.
• Ensure work requests align with client SLA agreement and optimize costs.
• Prepare work schedules and manage their progress.
• Support Building Management Systems (BMS) initiatives.
• Manage HR matters like payroll, insurance claims, and report incidents using GenSuite, oversee company vehicle maintenance through Element Fleet management tool.

IMPORTANT EDUCATION:
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE:
• 7+ years of related work experience in a commercial property setting or any similar combination of education or experience

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:
• 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
• Familiar with Energy Management System (EMS)/programming and fire alarm systems
• Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The PHYSICAL DEMANDS described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for 30-40% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT
C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $87,956.30 - $103,478.00 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.

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