Senior Facilities & Building Systems Engineer

Cushman & Wakefield; Waltham (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Waltham, MA is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee maintenance and construction for a group of buildings. You will schedule work, set standards, evaluate sites, manage inventories and budgets, and coordinate with the account manager to ensure reliable operations.

Requires 3–5 years supervisory experience, MA Trades License, extensive knowledge of MEP systems, and proficiency with Building Automation/Control systems.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of supervisory experience and up-to-date knowledge of facility O&M procedures.
• Construction management/supervision experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent educational certification preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience as a Building Engineer or equivalent responsibilities including working knowledge of commercial office plumbing, electrical, fire, and HVAC systems, as well as pneumatic, DDC and building automation control systems.
• Strong experience with review of MEP & fire alarm systems installation in accordance with design documents.

Responsibilities

• Operate advanced building systems in a class A environment ensuring minimal downtime.
• Oversees and assigns/coordinates work for a multi-trade maintenance force across multiple building locations.
• Ensure safety trainings are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintain and monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and energy monitoring platforms.
• Coordinate and control special project work and capital projects as needed.
• Maintain effective ongoing customer relations and documentation of work orders.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Facility O&M procedures knowledge

Construction management/supervision

Reading blueprints

Building Automation Systems

Electrical & HVAC systems knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Trades License

Tools

Building Automation Systems (BMS)

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield in Waltham, MA is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee maintenance and construction for a group of buildings. You will schedule work, set standards, evaluate sites, manage inventories and budgets, and coordinate with the account manager to ensure reliable operations.

Requires 3–5 years supervisory experience, MA Trades License, extensive knowledge of MEP systems, and proficiency with Building Automation/Control systems.