Senior Facilities Engineer & Maintenance Leader

Cushman & Wakefield; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee daily operations, preventative maintenance, and repairs to building systems in Santa Clara, CA. You will manage staff and subcontractors to ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.

The role requires supervising maintenance activities, documenting safety plans, and delivering quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Experience in facility operations and maintenance management.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and repair scheduling.
• OSHA training certification as required.
• Familiarity with energy conservation programs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the implementation and documentation of site safety plans
• Provides supervision and is responsible for the implementation of all preventive maintenance and repair operations at the facility
• Carries out emergency repair activities according to priority
• Completes planned maintenance tasks according to the contract obligations, either by completing the task by themselves, or delegating to other members of staff and / or specialist sub-contractors and ensuring high standards of workmanship
• Provides technical advice, encouragement and instruction to subordinates in such areas as electric theory, mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, and safety procedures
• Perform equipment inspections, noting equipment condition, ensuring that proper maintenance is being performed in accordance with AES standards. Responsible for the implementation of the quality assurance program for all work performed by the department
• Manage the CMMS for the site to closely monitor preventative maintenance schedules and completions
• Responsible for completion of monthly reports including labor profiles, utility consumption, and work order & PM results
• Direct or participate in various facility programs and committees relating to assigned responsibilities such as safety, disaster, fire, and pollution control
• Formulates, recommends and implements site specific policies and procedures to improve operations
• Develops a plan and/or procedure for controlling, labeling, recording estimated life expectancy, maintenance and inspecting all capital and non‑capital equipment within the facility. This plan includes a long-term engineering capital plan
• Recommends equipment purchases to replace obsolete equipment items and aids in formulating long‑range equipment replacement requirements and coordinates actions with contractors
• Assists in the development and implementation of operating and extraordinary expense budgets as required
• Plans and schedules services of department. Establishes standards and work methods; takes steps to assure quality and quantity of performance and evaluates results. Establishes plans for improving departmental work emphasizing efficiency and economy
• Communicates policies and procedures, discusses job problems, and employee concerns with supervisors and employees. Encourages development of habits and attitudes for improved performance and good employee attitudes. Direct, train, evaluate, and counsel all engineering personnel
• Ensures that general safety, fire prevention regulations are enforced, and safe working habits are promoted throughout the facility. Ensures that all shop equipment is properly maintained and conforms to safety standards. Promotes good housekeeping principles and supervises housekeeping details
• Responsible for ensuring that the building systems are operated in the most efficient and effective manner, especially as it relates to utility consumption and environmental responsibility. Implement a systematic program to promote energy awareness and conservation within the facility. Champion energy conservation programs to achieve maximum results from tenants and staff
• Maintains an on‑going self‑improvement program to keep abreast of new equipment, standards, codes, and maintenance procedures

Skills

Employee relations

Communication

Teamwork

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

High School Diploma, GED, Trade, Technical, or Vocational school

Tools

CMMS

Building automation systems

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee daily operations, preventative maintenance, and repairs to building systems in Santa Clara, CA. You will manage staff and subcontractors to ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.

The role requires supervising maintenance activities, documenting safety plans, and delivering quality workmanship.