Assistant Chief Engineer

CP Group; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Life and disability insurance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

CP Group is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer in Fort Lauderdale to lead the engineering team and support daily operations of our properties. You will oversee preventive maintenance, coordinate with contractors, and ensure HVAC systems run reliably.

You will maintain documentation, respond to emergencies, and assist with budgets and project coordination. A strong hands-on background in commercial building systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Three years of building maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of standard commercial building equipment, especially HVAC systems/chillers.
• Microsoft Outlook and Office suite; EMS/BAS software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and supervise all preventative maintenance work.
• Work with and support contractors, vendors, and building personnel.
• Respond to tenant requests and correct problems; perform repairs as needed.
• Review building/tenant alterations for design conformity.
• Maintain up-to-date building plans, equipment specifications, and manuals.
• Provide hands-on service and maintenance of building systems.
• Operate and maintain HVAC equipment.
• Maintain safety, security, and support equipment.
• Manage inventory of spare parts and tools.
• Respond to building emergencies and maintain records.
• Maintain cost codes, budgets, and related documents.
• Assist Chief Engineer with project coordination and PM programs.
• Maintain the preventive maintenance work order software.
• Perform Chief Engineer functions in absence of the Chief.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Microsoft Outlook

EMS/BAS software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMS/BAS Software

Job description

About Us

CP Group, a vertically integrated commercial real estate and management firm, has been a leading owner-operator and developer of commercial real estate throughout the Sunbelt since 1986. Today, CP Group is the largest office landlord in Florida, Atlanta’s largest private commercial property owner, and in the top 25 of largest office landlords in the United States.

CP Group brings an extensive track record and unparalleled market insight to advance investors’ opportunities in the region’s most dynamic markets. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, the company has a corporate office in Atlanta and regional offices in Dallas, Denver, Jacksonville, Miami, and Washington DC.

Summary:

The Assistant Chief Engineer is accountable for the daily leadership of the engineering team, supports the Chief Engineer in the day-to-day operation of the property, and is responsible for providing support on building systems, ensuring critical systems are being maintained as per company and industry standards.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and supervise all preventative maintenance work.
• Work with and support contractors/vendors and building personnel.
• Respond to tenant requests and correct problems, make repairs as necessary.
• Review building and tenant alterations to assure conformity with design criteria.
• Maintain up-to-date files of building plans, equipment specifications, and operating manuals.
• Provide hand-on service and maintenance of the building system.
• Operate and maintain all HVAC equipment.
• Maintain building support, safety, and security equipment.
• Maintain inventory of needed spare parts and tools.
• Respond to building emergencies.
• Maintain emergency, mechanical, operation and environmental records.
• Maintain Cost Code ledger, budget spreadsheets, interpret and perform budgetary functions.
• Assists Chief Engineer in the coordination of projects and maintenance tasks for engineering crew members.
• Assists Chief engineer with preventive maintenance program for the building’s mechanical systems.
• Maintains the preventative maintenance work order software.
• Performs Chief Engineer functions in his or her absence.
• Coordination of vendors to schedule work to be completed in the building.
• Coordinates the authorization of vendors and tenants for any approved after-hours word to be completed in the building.
• Performs building inspections as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum three years building maintenance experience.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of standard commercial buildings equipment and machinery, especially HVAC systems/chillers.
• Microsoft Outlook and office package and EMS/BAS Software a plus.

Physical Demands:

• Must have ability to stoop, stand, climb, frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders) and safely install rigging/lifting devices.
• Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine.

Other:

• May require shift work and/or on call duties.
• Must successfully complete background screening.

CP Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Unlimited vacation, summer Fridays, and 9 company holidays
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary insurance including supplemental life insurance, pet insurance, critical illness, accident, hospital, legal, and cancer insurance.
• 401(k) with company match

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