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Transwestern · 2 days ago

Chief Engineer

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Transwestern is a leading enterprise in commercial real estate, focused on delivering value across various property types. The Chief Engineer role involves overseeing building systems operations, managing a service-oriented engineering team, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while maintaining optimal building functionality.

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Responsibilities

Supervise engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, performance assessments, personnel development, etc

Review the daily work order and assigns tasks, as necessary. Monitor repeat problems and make corrective suggestions

Work with Regional Director of Engineering to implement corporate/regional goals for engineering

Oversee and inspect the work performed by engineering staff. Determine that work is complete, equipment is fully functional and client space is in prime working condition

Ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agency, and company directives as relates to building operations

May assist with new business development and acquisition of new management contracts

Formulate and implement a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life

Perform assigned repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance. Complete maintenance and repair records as required

Inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client

Review assigned work orders. Estimate time and materials needed to complete repair. Maintain inventory of adequate supplies and tools and order necessary materials to complete all tasks

Consult with clients to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtime to minimize business interruption and inconvenience

Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed

Manage the energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum

Proactively communicate with tenants, clients, property management, and vendors

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

HVAC operationsBuilding systems maintenanceEnergy management systemsSupervisory experienceCommercial property experienceElectrical systems knowledgeCustomer service orientationAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Trade school trained and a minimum of 10 years of experience in building operations experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

A minimum of 7+ years building maintenance experience in a commercial property including supervisory experience

Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, i.e. Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses, such as Refrigeration Certificate of Fitness, High Pressure Boiler License, High Pressure Steam Operator, etc

Experience in operation, maintenance and basic repair of HVAC, boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, compressors, water systems, etc

Familiar with Energy Management System (EMS)/programming, and fire alarm systems, Building Management Systems

Knowledgeable in energy management systems, techniques, and operations

Thorough knowledge in all building systems operations, maintenance and repair

Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word and Excel

Must have a thorough understanding of HVAC, electrical and building automation systems

Ability to understand and give general instructions in standard situations

Must effectively present information

Strong organizational and analytical skills

Strong customer service orientation

May require shift work, overtime and/or on call duties

Stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pump, tools, ladders) and ability to safely install rigging/lifting device

Lift and carry objects of up to 50 pounds for distances of up to 30 feet

May be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority/emergency situations (including overtime type assignments)

Climb ladders and stairs