Chief Engineer

colliers; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers is seeking a Chief Engineer in Tucson, AZ to ensure maintenance systems run efficiently and safely for clients and properties. You will respond to requests, prioritize work orders, and supervise a Building Engineer while conducting inspections and preventative maintenance programs.

You will develop strong relationships with property managers and vendors, manage inventories and reports, and balance multiple priorities in a fast-changing environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in building/property maintenance or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of large building HVAC systems, electrical, plumbing and energy management systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Flexibility to be on-call for after-hours or weekend emergencies.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, OSHA 10, LEED, IAQ, etc., and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily operating logs for central plant and building systems.
• Ensure tenant service requests are handled efficiently at economical cost.
• Assist in annual budget development and RFP processes for projects.
• Develop and enforce maintenance procedures and quality standards.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors and vendors; evaluate completed work.

Skills

Building maintenance

HVAC systems

Microsoft Office

Vendor coordination

Reading blueprints

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Blueprints reading

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.

About you

You’re a technical and engineering expert, familiar with maintenance systems and equipment. You bring strong organizational skills, a customer‑centric approach and a positive outlook to everything you do.

As the Chief Engineer, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the maintenance systems are running efficiently to ensure the safety of our clients and their properties. You’ll respond to client requests, prioritize and complete work orders with assistance from a Building Engineer, and follow up to ensure minimal downtime. You like to be proactive by conducting regular inspections, alarm testing, and implementing preventative maintenance programs.

You also know how to develop and maintain strong relationships with property managers, vendors and department leaders. And with a keen eye for details, you’ll be able to successfully manage multiple priorities and reports, including inventory, records, RFPs, and schedules.

In this role, you will

• Maintain and check the daily operating logs for the central plant, including the logs for Chillers, Cooling Towers, Pumps, fan units, graph charts, utility meters, and general complaints.
• Ensure that building systems and tenant service requests are handled efficiently at the most economical cost.
• Assist in the development of the annual budget and RFP process for budgeted projects, including developing the scope of work, vendor selection, bid analysis, and vendor recommendation.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of operating procedures and proper chemical treatment levels for all building equipment.
• Make recommendations to the Property Manager and Client, as necessary, on performing functions and establishing quality standards for services.
• Assist the Client representative and Property Manager in coordinating and supervising contractors and vendors and evaluate quality of completed work related to base building responsibilities.
• Work with property managers on building issues
• Work with owners/owners’ agents on property-related issues
• Work independently and/or within a team on special and ongoing projects.

What you'll bring

• At least 4 years’ experience in building/property maintenance or engineering experience.
• Solid working knowledge of large building HVAC systems/maintenance, electrical, plumbing, energy management systems, and other building mechanical equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel)
• Flexibility to be on‑call to respond to after‑hours / weekend emergency requests.
• Proven knowledge of and training in current building operations and maintenance issues, including NFPA 70E, OSHA 10, LEED, IAQ, etc.,
• A valid driver’s license.
• Proven ability to read and work from blueprints, schematics, diagrams, etc.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Central Plant (including Chiller) experience required
• Universal HVAC Certification

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

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

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. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre‑employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.