Assistant Chief Engineer

Colliers International; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers International in Atlanta seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer to lead maintenance across a multi-building campus, supervise technical staff, manage energy programs, and support budget preparation.

Responsibilities include coordinating HVAC, electrical, plumbing and life-safety systems; overseeing vendor contracts; maintaining drawings and records; training staff and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in building maintenance with supervisory experience.
• Education and certifications as listed in the ad.
• CFC certification types 1 and 2 minimum and universal refrigerant recovery certification.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct responsibility for all maintenance aspects as assigned.
• Support design-build/project improvements and budgeting.
• Manage client work requests and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Maintain equipment documentation and assist with project management and budget preparation.
• Handle supply inventory control and purchasing.
• Contract management for vendor partners.
• Be the on-call first line of resource for the building technician staff.
• Supervise and train maintenance personnel.
• Promote safety and maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Mechanical concepts

Electrical concepts

HVAC principles

Plumbing basics

Budgeting

Contract administration

Leadership

Communication

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Supervisory course or supervisory experience

CFC certification types 1 and 2

Universal refrigerant recovery and transfer certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Make your next move an expert one. At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. Why Colliers? Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.

Job Description: The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for building maintenance and operations to include preventative maintenance, energy management, client satisfaction, technical staff supervision, training, life/safety systems and budget preparation support. This position requires an individual with an exceptionally high level of initiative and strong leadership capabilities to support a client in a multi-building campus environment. This role supports multiple client locations within an assigned greater Atlanta territory.

Primary Functions:

• Directly responsibility for all aspects of maintenance as assigned by the Sr. Chief Engineer and/or Account Manager.
• Support maintenance repair and preventative maintenance work in all phases of HVAC installation, maintenance and repair, electrical, building automation, plumbing and fire & life safety systems.
• Support maintenance and repair of temperature control valves, thermostats, dampers, time delay devices and Pneumatic & DDC controls.
• Oversight & Support for the completion of Client Work Requests / Preventative Maintenance tasks.
• Maintain equipment documentation such as drawings, manuals, service records, etc.
• Assist with construction and/or project management process.
• Support development of mechanical, electrical and plumbing scope for design-build / project improvements.
• Assist with preparation and implementation of the property budget.
• Responsible for supply inventory control and purchasing.
• Contract management for vendor partners.
• Responsible for emergency on-call as first line of resource to the building technician staff.
• Supervise and train assigned maintenance personnel.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years work experience in building maintenance and previous supervisory experience.

Education & Training:

High school education or equivalent. Supervisory course or supervisory job experience. CFC certification types 1 and 2 minimum. Universal refrigerant recovery and transfer certification.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of and experience in mechanical, electrical & plumbing concepts, applicable electric codes, HVAC principles, water chemistry, and indoor air quality.
• Contract administration skills.
• Basic accounting and budgeting knowledge.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Highly organized with inventory record keeping.
• Outstanding customer relations skills.
• Basic computer and Microsoft Office Skills Strong leadership skills
• Demonstrated willingness to work independently and productively and to take initiative as well as willingness to accept direction.
• Possess or obtain a valid state operator/driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 50 to 100 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and a criminal background check.

Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.

Colliers respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of any actual or perceived membership in any protected category including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

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We are enterprising. Our expert advice to property occupiers, owners and investors leads the industry into the future. We invest in relationships to create enduring value. What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. We attract and develop industry leaders, empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results. What’s more, our global reach maximizes the potential of property, wherever our clients do business. At Colliers, we accelerate success.