General Engineering Manager

Hines; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); On-site; USD 132,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Hines in Denver seeks an Engineering Manager to lead mechanical operations, maintenance, energy programs, and staff development across the property portfolio.

You will supervise engineering staff, manage budgets, maintain records, ensure safety compliance, and drive long-term plans. This role requires strong leadership and hands-on experience with HVAC and MEP systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Five or more years of experience as a Building Engineer or equivalent facilities technical trade.
• Two or more years' Supervisory experience required.
• Meet requirements of staff engineer positions.
• Budget preparation and administration experience required.
• Compensation: $132,100- $165,100; 20% Bonus Pool
• Benefits Information:https://www.hines.com/careers/locations/usa

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all building maintenance and operations.
• Hire, supervise and coordinate activities of engineering staff while assuring compliance to Hines standards.
• Maintain current and historical preventive maintenance and repair records on all mechanical equipment.
• Ensure property compliance with all City, State, and Federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards, and regulations.
• Develop long-term strategic plans and forecasting for the property.

Skills

Staff leadership

Budget management

Energy management

HVAC systems

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

When you join Hines, you will work alongside innovative leaders who set the standards responsible for our reputation as an industry leader today, and you’ll be a part of shaping our future in the years to come.

Responsibilities

As an Engineering Manager with Hines, you will plan, coordinate, and manage all mechanical operations, maintenance, energy management programs, and employee development programs to Hines quality standards and property operating objectives. You will provide direct supervision of the engineering staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Direct and oversee all building maintenance and operations.
• Recommend appropriate staffing levels and hire, supervise and coordinate activities of engineering staff while assuring compliance to Hines standards.
• Direct and maintain an effective operation and general maintenance program with accurate, up-to-date records including, but not limited to HVAC, MEP, electrical and plumbing.
• Train engineering staff, including but not limited to building systems, equipment function and purpose, operation and maintenance procedures and Hines Efficient Practices.
• Maintain current and historical preventive maintenance and repair records on all mechanical equipment.
• Ensure property compliance with all City, State, and Federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards, and regulations.
• Establish and implement prompt and courteous response to tenant requests within the guidelines set for by Hines.
• Maintain ethical, professional, and courteous relations with contractors and tenants.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with the entire operation staff and perform as a team member.
• Follow and maintain all current emergency procedures set forth by Hines and the assigned property, including but not limited to:
• Direct and assist with evacuations, bomb searches and life safety alarms as needed.
• Assist emergency authorities and response teams in capacity of fire/life safety director.
• Control engineering activities and building mechanical systems.
• Monitor and approve engineering personnel time sheets.
• Adhere to all Hines and property policies and procedures and perform all duties in a safe manner and help ensure compliance with city, state and federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards, and regulations.
• Actively participate in required training activities and seminars.
• Establish inventory control programs with appropriate parts stocking levels with accurate and timely records of receipts and issues.
• Provide engineering staff with correct equipment, tools, and training as appropriate to the property.
• Develop long-term strategic plans and forecasting for the property.
• Evaluate and counsel engineering staff on performance.
• Provide staff leadership, counseling, training, and staff scheduling.
• Prepare annual budget proposal and monitor and explain variances from approved budget to actual expenses/income.
• Establish vision and goals for the engineering department personnel.
• Test, maintain, and keep records to ensure emergency equipment in good working order
• Initiate any necessary insurance claims on HVAC and other central plant equipment.
• Evaluate, recommend, and monitor mechanical contractors.
• Maintain and update blueprint and equipment operations and maintenance information organization.
• Monitor building energy use, produces reports, proposals, and maintains energy management programs.
• Monitor metered tenant bill-backs.
• Moderate participation in regional and firm-wide initiatives and assignments.
• Oversee tenant construction to ensure building integrity.
• Maintain required OSHA and Worker's Compensation safety and accident reports on engineering personnel and facilities.
• Assume additional responsibilities as delegated by Property Manager or Vice President – Engineering.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements include:

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Five or more years of experience as a Building Engineer or equivalent facilities technical trade.
• Two or more years' Supervisory experience required.
• Meet requirements of staff engineer positions.
• Budget preparation and administration experience required.
• Compensation: $132,100- $165,100; 20% Bonus Pool
• Benefits Information:https://www.hines.com/careers/locations/usa

Closing

Hines is a privately owned global real estate investment firm founded in 1957 with a presence in 285 cities in 28 countries. Hines oversees investment assets under management totaling approximately $90.3 billion¹. In addition, Hines provides third-party property-level services to 373 properties totaling 114.2 million square feet. Historically, Hines has developed, redeveloped or acquired approximately 1,530 properties, totaling over 511 million square feet. The firm currently has more than 198 developments underway around the world. With extensive experience in investments across the risk spectrum and all property types, and a foundational commitment to ESG, Hines is one of the largest and most-respected real estate organizations in the world. Visit www.hines.com for more information. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization as well as RIA AUM as of December 31, 2021.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.