Chief Engineer - Asset Condition Team

Cushman Wakefield Multifamily; United States; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Chief Engineer for their Asset Condition Team. This role involves overseeing engineering operations, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with safety and maintenance standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial property management and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid/Unpaid Leave

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related work experience in a commercial property setting.
• Vocational/Technical training certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineers and maintenance staff, ensuring performance management.
• Manage operational accounts and assist in budget development.
• Conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Interpersonal Skills

Organization Skills

Technical Proficiency

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Tools

Energy Management System

Basic Computing Skills

Job description

Job Title

Chief Engineer - Asset Condition Team

Job Description Summary

POSITION SUMMARY
Chief Engineer is responsible for the effective daily leadership of his/her staff, managing the engineering program to the highest level of quality work and customer service as well as the administration of the engineering department in alignment with the management team, the C&W engineering platform, and client expectations. The Chief Engineer will perform at the highest of ethical standards, reflecting the core values of C&W as defined in its Business Code of Conduct, Policies and Procedures Manual, and other related company policies. Responsible to plan, implement, coordinate, and supervise all mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, energy management, and manpower development programs for assigned properties. The Chief Engineer may be required to perform limited hands-on operational duties and is not precluded from performing Watch Activity.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supervise engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, personnel development, etc.
2. Ensure performance management, coaching, and development of team members through established HR processes and disciplinary actions.
3. Participate and coordinate annual scheduling and execution of the C&W Safety Program as directed by Asset Services, Engineering Leadership, EH&S Administration, and so forth. Responsible for 100% Compliance at his/her site.
4. Manage operational accounts for building, including variance reporting, as required and assist in development of operating and capital budgets.
5. Utility Management such as tracking use, consumption, cost, reporting, comparison models, sub-metering, budgeting, variances as directed by Management and/or Leadership.
6. Conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment; identify and resolve issues.
7. Assist in maintenance/engineering issues as required.
8. Recommend and implement improvements for preventive maintenance programs on an ongoing basis.
9. Develop, implement, and maintain an effective preventive and predictive maintenance program for task scheduling, routines, and performance. Program to include procedures for annual, semi-annual, quarterly, monthly and other scheduled maintenance as provided by the manufacturerâs recommendations and/or industry best practices.
10. Develop and maintain effective building-specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals.
11. Coordinate development of and/or maintain an Operations Document Library, including but not limited to construction plans, structural plans, as-built drawings, MEP schedules, line diagrams and schematics, equipment and operation manuals, start-up and commissioning documents, and equipment warranties.
12. Formulate and conduct building-related systems and equipment training.
13. Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel, and engineers.
14. Oversee all building systems including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical issues; must remain current with latest HVAC technology trends.
15. Maintain ongoing communication with tenants, clients, property management, and vendors.
16. Develop specifications and assist in solicitation, administration, execution and performance of maintenance/repair service contracts.
17. May assist in solicitation and acquisition of new management contracts.
18. Respond to all emergency situations quickly (fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns.
19. Implement and administer inventory control programs, purchase parts and supplies.
20. Ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agency, and company directives as relates to building operations.

Duties are inclusive of approximately 50% operating engineer responsibilities; may be only maintenance staff during certain shifts; may require shift work and/or on-call or stand-by duties.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organization Skills
• Technical Proficiency
• Leadership

Important Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Important Experience

7+ years of related work experience in a commercial property setting or similar combination of education or experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical training certificate
• Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, e.g., Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses
• Universal Technician for CFCs depending on market licensure requirements
• Financial knowledge necessary for reading and understanding budgets, budget variances, and basic reporting
• Familiar with Energy Management System (EMS)/programming and fire alarm systems
• Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to communicate, operate office machinery, move about the workplace, remain stationary for 30-40%, and extend hands and arms as needed.

AAP/EEO Statement

C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of protected characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Benefits include health, vision, dental, flexible spending, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid leave. Compensation range: $40.05 - $40.048076. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer. For accommodations under ADA, contact: 1-888-365-5406.