Assistant Chief Engineer

CBRE; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services firm is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer in Toronto to supervise maintenance operations and ensure compliance with industry standards. You will oversee staff, manage budgets, and coordinate with contractors while maintaining mechanical and electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in building operations and familiarity with HVAC systems. Competitive compensation and growth potential are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising maintenance operations in a complex environment.
• Knowledge of HVAC and electrical systems management.
• Familiarity with building automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations of the building’s maintenance departments.
• Ensure compliance with safety and code regulations.
• Assist in budget management and operational strategies.

Skills

Supervision of maintenance staff

Management of mechanical systems

HVAC systems knowledge

Job description

About The Role:

As a CBRE Assistant Chief Engineer, you will provide supervision of the Building operations team's day-to-day roles & performances along with working closely with the Chief Engineer ensuring the mechanical, electrical and fire suppression systems are managed above and beyond code compliance & AAA comfort. Assist in managing and coordinating the on-site Operations and Maintenance staff as well as contracted skilled trades as required.

What You’ll Do:

• Keep abreast of industry advancements. In keeping with the standards of an AAA Complex, supervise and review the day-to-day operation of the Operations and Maintenance departments.
• Supervise staff and ensure scheduling to cover shifts; assist the Chief Engineer with time sheets and submit them to payroll.
• Review daily maintenance records, logs, reports and provide directions for repairs, follow up and completion of work orders.
• Supervise the HVAC and electrical equipment preventive maintenance programs along with the programming and administration of the lighting computer and the Building Automation Computer.
• Assist the Chief Engineer in developing and managing an operational budget and strategies. Obtain quotes and pricing for labor and materials as required.
• Assist the Chief Engineer in providing monthly Trend Analysis reporting on departmental activities (Brookfield Benchmarks), monthly billing amounts, customer complaints, number service requests etc. Achieve company mandated benchmarks for Lighting, HVAC, Electrical and Maintenance.
• Monitor new tenant construction through physical visits and review of blueprints submitted by construction department. Ensure all subsequent issues or deficiencies are recorded.