CHIEF ENGINEER

Stoladi Property Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with company contributions

Paid time off (160 hours/year)

Job summary

Stoladi Property Group is seeking a Facilities Manager to direct and coordinate MEP and life safety components across assigned properties. You will oversee budgets, schedules, and preventive maintenance using CMMS, while ensuring energy efficiency and safety standards are met.

Leadership of 2–5 engineering staff is expected. You will liaise with contractors, track warranties, and ensure compliance with local codes.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 1–2 years related experience.
• Experience with CMMS, inventory systems and MS Office.
• Ability to read safety rules and operating manuals; strong safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains operational budgets and schedules for engineering projects.
• Operates, inspects, repairs and maintains HVAC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Maintains CMMS data, schedules preventative maintenance, and coordinates parts/equipment.
• Supervises maintenance staff and vendors; ensures energy efficiency and safety.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Reading technical documents

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

1–2 years related experience

Tools

CMMS

Inventory software

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

SUMMARYThis position is primarily responsible for directing, coordinating, and exercising functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration and completion of the entire mechanical, electrical, and life safety components of the project within the area of assigned responsibility by performing the following duties.BENEFITS:Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee at no cost to the employeeAdditional medical plan options available at a small monthly costEmployee responsible for monthly premiums for additional dependentsHealth Savings Account (HSA) available depending on medical plan selection. Company contributes monthly ($150/ employee or $300/employee+)LTD, STD, and life insurance for the employee at no cost to the employeeMinimum of 160 hours (20 days) of PTOMost federal holidays are observed; the employee’s birthday is observed as a holidayGuaranteed salary raises every year depending on CPIUp to 4% bonus every year depending on previous year’s performanceESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Operations• Develops and maintains operational as well as capital budgets and schedules for the assigned engineering project.• Operates, inspects, repairs and maintains all HVAC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and associated equipment, electrical distribution equipment, building interior/exterior repair and related grounds in assigned facilities to maximize operating efficiency and life expectancy.• Maintains current property-specific CMMS information, such as scheduling of preventative maintenance with a minimum disruption of building services; performing and/or delegating preventative maintenance tasks to the appropriately qualified maintenance staff or vendor; ordering parts and equipment required for repair, maintenance and installation of new equipment and facilities; and maintaining inventory.• Acts as foreman and advisor for maintenance technician personnel with regard to the installation, repair, and maintenance of all base building and critical system machinery and equipment. Ensures the timely performance of maintenance contract work, overseeing the fulfilment of equipment warrantee obligations by the installer and securing equipment manuals and drawings from the installers/contractors.• Assures that equipment is maintained in an energy efficient and safe manner.• Manages the subcontractor resources required to support building operation and maintenance.• Maintains compliance with state, county and city ordinances, codes and laws.• On call duties and overtime as required.Communication• Performs inspections and repairs of assigned property interior and exterior areas, including walls and flooring, installed fixtures, roofing systems, lighting, etc.• Prepares and submits management summary reports listing conditions found in the performance of assigned work, and recommends appropriate action to be taken.• Responds effectively to all emergencies.• Complies with all safety procedures, maintaining good housekeeping and safety of work areas. Recognizes danger and safety hazards and proposes methods to eliminate.• Obtains and maintains full compliance to the Operations Manual.Goal Setting• Provides guidance, training and supervision aimed at expanding the capabilities of the operations staff. Specific duties include but are not limited to: demonstrating the proper use and care of tools and instruments, giving hands on instruction in basic maintenance, safety and troubleshooting procedures.• Displays a willingness to support after-hours, building-related activities as required.• Attends periodic training seminars.• Participate in organizational engineering meetings and trainings.KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES• On time reporting with operational documentation, including but not limited to critical equipment capacity reporting to regional Property Manager.• Ensures full compliance to the STOLADI Safety Manual.• Full knowledge and mentor of Change Control Policies and Procedures, including initiation of change control and Method of procedures (MOP) writing.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Manages 2-5 employees in the Engineering Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.COMPUTER SKILLSTo perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of: Inventory Software; Order Processing Systems; Project Management Software; Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook); Presentation software (PowerPoint); Publisher software; and CMMS Systems Software.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.