Regional Technical Engineering Manager

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead engineering staff and oversee maintenance for multiple campuses in New Jersey. You will direct engineering and skilled trades, ensure safe operation of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, and drive preventive maintenance programs to meet client requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, reporting skills, and HR experience for performance management and staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of management level experience in facilities/property maintenance and supervision of skilled trades.
• Knowledge of building systems operations, codes, and safety; HVAC, plumbing, and electrical distribution.
• Ability to prepare and present detailed reports and communicate with groups of stakeholders.
• Experience with HR processes related to direct reports (performance management, coaching).
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages resources for facility infrastructure in a safe, functional, and efficient manner.
• Manages more than one facility or campus and oversees the engineering staff.
• Supervises other skilled trades and coordinates their efforts.
• Ensures day-to-day operations of all building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety).
• Plans and directs engineering and preventive maintenance work assignments.
• Organizes supervisors to run maintenance inspections/repairs per local codes.
• Analyzes inspections to identify cost-saving maintenance approaches.
• Ensures staff maintain clean and safe mechanical equipment rooms.
• Responds rapidly to indoor emergencies and air quality concerns with appropriate stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership/Management

Problem solving

Time management

Customer service / tenant relations

Communication

HR processes (performance management,

Building systems knowledge (HVAC,plumb

Delegation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

4-year technical degree + 7–10 years experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

• Leads and manages resources in support of facility infrastructure in a safe, functional, and efficient manner in conjunction with standards and procedures set forth by Cushman & Wakefield and its respective clients
• Responsible for more than one facility or for a campus and manages the related engineering staff
• May manage and supervise other skilled trades as well
• Adheres to the policies and procedures set forth in the building Manual
• Ensures the day‑to‑day operational efficiency and maintenance of all building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety systems, water treatment, pumps, etc.) for all facilities
• Supervises and leads a team of engineers and other skilled trades and coordinates their efforts in the operational support of the facilities
• Plan and direct the completion of engineering and preventive maintenance work assignments for all facilities and effectively assigning the work to supervisors who direct several engineering, mechanical, and maintenance trades
• Organizes, monitors, and assesses the performance of supervisors in conducting and completing preventive maintenance inspections/repairs as mandated by local municipalities and per building/client requirements on systems such as fire suppression and sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, backflow prevention device testing, and if qualified, HVAC systems
• Reviews and analyzes the monthly or periodic inspections of building systems to determine more effective and cost‑saving methods of preventative maintenance, repairs, and corrective actions
• Ensures that the staff effectively maintain mechanical equipment rooms to ensure clean and safe conditions at all facilities
• Ensures the rapid response, investigation, and management of indoor emergency situations and air quality complaints, conducting evaluations, and following up with client/owner groups, affected business units, government and local agencies, and property and facilities management staff

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required or four year technical degree plus 7 to 10 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
• Minimum of 3 years of management level experience in facilities/property maintenance, engineering, the installation and operation of Building Systems (HVAC, plumbing, Fire/Life Safety, etc.), project management, and supervision of skilled trades and technical staff
• Knowledge of all aspects of building systems operations, contractual maintenance, construction and related services, and Local Laws pertaining to building operations, codes, and safety
• A high level of functional/technical knowledge of building system operation is necessary and must have proficiency in plumbing, HVAC, and electrical distribution systems
• Must be able to prepare and present detailed reports on building operations and systems
• Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to quickly define problems, gather and assess relevant data and information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in order to implement solutions and repairs and delegate to appropriate personnel
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead employees, experience with HR processes as they relate to direct reports (e.g., performance management, development, coaching, feedback, etc.), and ability to effectively delegate
• Strong literacy in MS Word and Excel
• Highly organized and skilled with time management
• Strong customer service and tenant relation skills required