CHIEF BUILDING ENGINEER

Elliott-Lewis Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement Plan

Vacation Packages

Sick Pay

Medical / Health Insurance Plans

Dental coverage

Life Insurance options

Disability insurance options

Job summary

Elliott-Lewis Corporation in Center City, Philadelphia, PA, seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the central plant operations and oversee maintenance staff.

Responsibilities include planning, organizing, directing daily operations, supervising mechanics, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring compliance with codes. The role requires strong leadership, extensive mechanical systems experience, and excellent communication with clients and staff.

Qualifications

• Technical or trade school training in mechanical systems.
• Minimum of 7 years field experience in commercial mechanical systems operation, repair and maintenance, including boiler, chiller and control systems.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing and supervising building maintenance personnel.
• Ability to read and apply blueprints, specifications, operations and maintenance manuals, and control drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients, administration, and maintenance personnel.
• Experience with troubleshooting, operation, replacement, repair and maintenance of mechanical systems and controls.
• Computer skills, experience with CMMS is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, train, develop and direct the daily operation of the central plant, building utilities and maintenance; supervise and administrative authority for the service area.
• Oversee and supervise the Maintenance Mechanics.
• Receive work orders, assign services, close out work orders and report on service completed.
• Coordinate service and repair with contractors; solicit quotes for site repairs and services.
• Coordinate activities with other departments; ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Implement operation and maintenance of building equipment and systems; preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain energy conservation programs and inventory of repair parts; manage fire protection systems and alarms.
• Provide 24/7 emergency and service response; ensure quality assurance and training.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Leadership

Blueprints & drawings

Troubleshooting

Communication

Supervision

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Center City, Philadelphia, PA

About Company:

Since 1905, Elliott-Lewis and its family of companies have a reputation of being a premier provider of Mechanical Services, Facilities Management, and Crane Rentals.

Responsibiltiies

• In addition to performing repair and maintenance services, assisting the maintenance mechanics with various duties, the Chief Engineer also has a strong focus on supervisory and coordination responsibilities, including but not limited to the following:
• Planning, organizing, training, developing and directing of the daily operation of the central plant, building utilities and building maintenance by assuming supervisory and administrative authority for the assigned service area, responsibility and accountability.
• Oversees and supervises the Maintenance Mechanics.
• Receives work orders and assigns services to the site staff; closes out work orders and prepares reports on service completed; communicates with requesters on work order requirements and status.
• Coordinates service and repair and maintenance contractor work.
• Assists with the solicitation of quotes from contractors for various site repair, maintenance and other services.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and services to insure a safe and efficient operation.
• Implement operation and maintenance of all building equipment and systems.
• Coordinates and supervises routine and preventive maintenance programs and corrective maintenance and repairs.
• Implements energy conservation programs as determined.
• Implements, maintains and reports inventory of repair and spare parts.
• Maintains fire protection systems and fire alarm operation.
• Provides and coordinate 24/7 emergency and service response as required.
• Implements and maintains quality assurance programs, personnel training, workshops and meetings.
• Directs site operations in accordance with guidelines, codes and regulations.
• Aid in the development and training of skills of those less skilled on the team.
• Assists in planning, organizing, directing and reporting contractor work.
• Acts as liaison with subcontractors, inspectors, government agencies and suppliers.
• Evaluates direct report personnel performance capabilities and training on a regular basis.
• Travel to both the Corporate Office (in Northeast Phialdlephia) and Client Location

Required Skills

• A graduate of a technical or trade school with training in mechanical systems; Bachelor degree preferred
• Minimum of 7 years field experience in commercial mechanical systems operation, repair and maintenance; experience with boiler, chiller and control systems. Familiarity with plumbing, electric and fire protection systems.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing and supervising building maintenance personnel.
• Ability to write well and communicate effectively, and the ability to interface well with the client, administration, and maintenance personnel and occupants.
• Ability to read and apply blueprints, specifications, operations and maintenance manuals, pneumatic and/or electric control drawings.
• Strong background in troubleshooting, operation, replacement, repair and maintenance of mechanical systems and controls.
• Computer skills required, experience with computerized maintenance management systems is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership skills.

Preferred Skills

• Class “A” Engineers license (Philadelphia)
• CFC Certification is desired, but not mandatory for application, but must be obtained within 6 months
• Driver’s License in good order greatly valued

Physical Requirements

• Consistently Required: Walking, standing, bending, or twisting
• Frequently Required: Bending or twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, and crawling. Working with various chemicals
• Occasionally Required: Working with arms raised over head. Max carries 75lbs. Push/pull 40-75lbs. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures. Working from or on ladders. Working at heights. Exposure to high sound levels. Operate motorized equipment.

Compensation

• Elliott-Lewis offers a robust compensation package including:
• Competitive pay,
• Retirement Plan,
• Vacation Packages,
• Sick Pay,
• Medical / Health Insurance Plans,
• Dental coverage,
• Additional voluntary benefits including several life insurance options, accident insurance, several disability insurance options, and more.

Our organization is proud to be established and operate in the city of Philadelphia. As such, candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to application may receive priority over other applicants. This application can be used to determine eligibility preference for residents. If an applicant does not indicate city of residence, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residency preference.

We recognize that great talent can come from a variety of backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and diversity. Background, MVR checks, and drug tests are performed for all positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets