Chief Engineer

Trademark; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Trademark is seeking a Chief Engineer to own all physical aspects of our properties, ensuring aesthetics and operations meet first-class standards. You will lead the commercial maintenance team, supervise building systems, and maintain a safe, vibrant environment for tenants and visitors.

You will manage vendor contracts, schedule OSHA safety training, track budgets, and provide detailed progress reports to management while coordinating tenant buildouts and events.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance operations for commercial properties.
• Strong knowledge of building systems (fire/life safety, HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
• Ability to manage budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Proven vendor management and contract coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team and oversee day-to-day operations.
• Maintain building systems, ensure safety and compliance.
• Coordinate with vendors and manage contracts and renewals.
• Perform property inspections and report progress to management.

Skills

Team leadership

Systems oversight

Budget management

Vendor management

Safety training

Emergency preparedness

Reporting

Job description

We are seeking aChief Engineerto take ownership of all physical aspects of Atlantic Station, ensuring the entire asset operates in a first-class manner from both an aesthetic and operational standpoint. Reporting to the Operations Manager/Senior Operations Manager, you will lead the commercial maintenance team, ensure building systems run seamlessly, and maintain a safe, vibrant environment for tenants and visitors alike.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operations & Maintenance Leadership

• Team Leadership: Oversee the commercial maintenance team in all day-to-day activities, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and ensuring full compliance with company standards and policies.
• Systems Oversight: Maintain thorough operational knowledge of all building systems (including Fire/Life Safety, chilled water plant, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical) to preserve property value and minimize downtime.
• Tenant & Service Excellence: Drive high standards for tenant service, ensure work orders are addressed and closed out in a timely manner, and foster a team culture focused on exceeding expectations.
• Property Inspections: Conduct daily interior and exterior inspections of the property, proactively identifying and resolving any deficiencies.

2. Vendor, Contract & Safety Management

• Contractor Management: Partner closely with third-party vendors managing associations, janitorial, pest control, security, landscaping, and other contract services—assisting with negotiations, supervision, renewals, and compliance.
• Safety & Compliance: Assist in scheduling and leading OSHA-mandated safety training, manage hazardous material compliance (including asbestos documentation), and maintain required fire alarm and protection testing logs.
• Emergency Preparedness: Partner with management on implementing emergency and fire/life safety procedures, and assist with seasonal weather needs (such as snow/ice removal) as needed.
• Budget Management: Assist in preparing operating budget segments (HVAC, MEP, utilities) and tracking expenditures to manage overall property expenses effectively.
• Tenant Buildouts & Events: Assist Operations and Tenant Coordination with new tenant buildouts to ensure adherence to property rules, and assist with setup/takedown for marketing and sponsorship events when required.
• Keying & Reporting: Hold primary responsibility for property keying requests and maintain accurate records of the project’s keying systems. Provide detailed progress reports to management.

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