Chief Building Engineer

Lincoln Property Company; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Property Company seeks a skilled Chief Engineer in Boston to oversee all mechanical operations and maintenance within the assigned property. This pivotal role ensures the reliability of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, and demands strong leadership and engineering knowledge. Ideal candidates will possess an engineering degree coupled with significant experience in building management, and demonstrate the ability to lead teams effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in building maintenance or related fields.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of HazMat, NFPA, and OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise mechanical operations and maintenance.
• Oversee all operational programs to assure reliability of systems.
• Manage procurement and inventory control for maintenance supplies.
• Evaluate tenant compliance with lease energy provisions.

Skills

Building maintenance

Facility management

Leadership

Supervision

Energy management

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Lincoln Property Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by Lincoln Property Company to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that Lincoln Property Company will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. At this time, we are not working with any agencies.

We are looking for a skilled Chief Engineer to implement, coordinate and supervise all mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, energy management and manpower development programs for the assigned property. The Chief Engineer will adhere to guidelines of quality standards, operating objectives and goals established by leadershipand projects owner, in a manner that protects and maximizes the property asset value.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all necessary maintenance and operational programs to assure maximum life and reliability of all mechanical systems within the property.
• Responsible for general maintenance and operations within HVAC equipment performance plumbing systems, electrical systems, equipment warranties, and general building maintenance.
• Purchasing of parts and supplies required within his area of responsibility and approved budget guidelines.
• Administering of necessary inventory control programs and systems to assure maintenance of parts inventory levels, including the keying system and accurate and timely recordsand issues.
• Approval of all tenant working drawings regarding existing M.E.P. modifications and/or add-ons, as well as addressing all tenant questions concerning M.E.P. operations.
• Evaluation of tenant compliance with respect to operations and energy provisions of the lease.
• Analyzing escalation efficiency and costs for HVAC and excess energy billings.
• Coordination of bidding and pricing, recommendation of vendors and issuing purchase orders, while keeping pulse on the efficacy of vendors and contractors
• Work closely with Property Manager in the preparation of the annual budget for utility, repairs and maintenance account, as well as estimates
• Participation in property visitations and implementation of recommendations.
• Ongoing monitoring of engineering management information systems.
• Overseeing the hiring of subordinate personnel, as well as conducting orientation, training and ongoing education programs of all engineering personnel.
• Authorization of central plant repairs within expense management procedures, implementing regular maintenance programs to ensure quality operation and equipment life.
• Implementation of overall quality control programs for engineering facilities and the conduct of engineering inspections on a regular basis.

Desired Competency, Experience and Skills:

• Completion of an Associate's Degree (Bachelor’s Degree is preferred) in an engineering-related curriculum such as Refrigeration or Mechanical Engineering. or comparable tradeschool certification.
• 5-10 years of experience in building maintenance, facility management, construction management, or related activity, including at least two years at a lead or supervisory level.
• Class A Commercial Building experience is required
• BOMA SMA designation along with appropriate experience would be considered.
• Knowledge of modern management and organization principles, practices, and techniques in budget development and management methods and procedures
• Building, grounds, and facilities repair, renovation, and construction techniques knowledge
• Working knowledge of current materials, methods, tools, and equipment used in journey level building and maintenance trades such as carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing,HVAC, and personnel management and supervision.
• Familiarity with HazMat, ADA, NFPA, OSHA laws and associated federal, state and local regulations.
• Ability to effectively supervise and coordinate the work of facility maintenance personnel engaged in the repair, maintenance and alteration of commercial office facilities.
• Maintain accurate material/labor cost records and preparation of required work and labor reports through use of the CMMS System.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; to effectively analyze situations, to adopt effective courses of action, and to act quickly with good judgment.
• Administer a comprehensive multi-year computerized building maintenance program including preventive, predictive maintenance.
• Work effectively with a variety of persons including contractors, public officials, corporate management, and journeyman-level staff in coordinating facilities maintenance programs.
• Demonstrated management aptitude
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Ability to utilize computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and email applications with some level of proficiency.

This position is 100% in-office. The role requires working in office during standard business hours. Remote work or telecommuting is not an option for this position.

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About Lincoln Property Company

Lincoln Property Company (“Lincoln”) is one of the largest private real estate firms in the United States. Offering a fully integrated platform of real estate services and innovative solutions to owners, investors, lenders and occupiers, Lincoln supports the entire real estate lifecycle across asset types, including office, life science, retail, industrial, data center, production studio, healthcare, government, universities, and mixed-used properties, throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. Lincoln’s combined management and leasing portfolio on behalf of institutional clients includes more than 562 million square feet of commercial space. In addition to providing third-party real estate services, Lincoln has completed over 164 million square feet of development since its inception in 1965 and has another $19.5 billion currently under construction or in the pipeline. For more information, visit: www.lpc.com .

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