Senior Building Systems Engineer & Operations Leader

Cushman & Wakefield; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in White Plains, NY is seeking a Chief Engineer to provide daily leadership of the engineering staff and oversee the entire maintenance program for assigned properties. You will ensure high-quality work, strong customer service, and compliance with the company’s policies and the client’s expectations.

You will supervise engineers and maintenance personnel, develop preventive maintenance plans, manage budgets, and coordinate with tenants, vendors, and the property team.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED; technical training a plus.
• 7+ years of related work experience in commercial property operations and building systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systems; ability to supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineers and maintenance staff; hire, coach, and develop team.
• Oversee safety programs and ensure 100% site compliance.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets; monitor variances.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Fire & life safety

Control systems

Budgeting basics

EMS programming

MS Excel

MS Word

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical training certificate

Trade license (Journeyman/Master Electrician)

Tools

Energy Management System (EMS)

Building automation controls

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield in White Plains, NY is seeking a Chief Engineer to provide daily leadership of the engineering staff and oversee the entire maintenance program for assigned properties. You will ensure high-quality work, strong customer service, and compliance with the company’s policies and the client’s expectations.

You will supervise engineers and maintenance personnel, develop preventive maintenance plans, manage budgets, and coordinate with tenants, vendors, and the property team.