Head of Building Engineering & Facilities

Cushman & Wakefield

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 74,000 - 87,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead a team of engineers and skilled technicians at a commercial property in Philadelphia. The role oversees the engineering program, preventive maintenance, and safety compliance, ensuring high-quality operations and reliable building systems for tenants and clients.

The candidate brings 7+ years of experience in building operations, deep knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and EMS, plus strong budgeting and vendor

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of related work experience in commercial property operations.
  • Deep knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systems.
  • Licenses/certifications such as Journeyman/Master Electrician or City Licenses.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise engineers and maintenance staff including hiring and training.
  • Ensure performance management, coaching, and development via HR processes.
  • Coordinate safety program scheduling and 100% site compliance.
  • Manage operating and capital budgets; monitor variances and reporting.
  • Oversee building systems: fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, electrical.
  • Develop and maintain preventive/predictive maintenance plans.
  • Liaise with tenants, clients, vendors and property management.

Skills

Leadership
HVAC knowledge
Electrical systems
Building maintenance
Budgeting
Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Journeyman or Master Electrician License

Tools

EMS/EMS programming
Outlook
Excel
Word

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead a team of engineers and skilled technicians at a commercial property in Philadelphia. The role oversees the engineering program, preventive maintenance, and safety compliance, ensuring high-quality operations and reliable building systems for tenants and clients.

The candidate brings 7+ years of experience in building operations, deep knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and EMS, plus strong budgeting and vendor

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