Cushman & Wakefield · 6 hours ago
Chief Engineer (Life Sciences)
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$72/hr - $72/hr
15+ years expCushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm, and they are seeking a Chief Engineer specializing in Life Sciences. The role involves overseeing building systems in critical environments, coordinating maintenance activities across multiple locations, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management
Responsibilities
Operate advanced building systems in a critical environment ensuring minimal downtime
Ability to read and understand complex drawings, ladder diagrams and schematics
Oversees and assigns/coordinates work for the overall activities of a multi-trade maintenance force, including multiple building locations in a campus like setting. This includes the shared roadways, sidewalks, landscaping and parking structures
Working in conjunction with account manager to make sure all safety trainings are completed in a timely manner
Oversees the required timely preventive maintenance of all building systems via coordination of schedules and ensures related repairs are executed in accordance with customer procedures and/or direction
Oversees and monitors all BMS and energy monitoring platforms used at the properties
Oversees and at time assists with the completion of water treatment and testing
Ensures work order documentation is completed in a timely manner
Establishes/maintains work performance standards
Conducts quality assurance checks and manages materials inventory
Coordinates and controls special project work
Resolves on-site service delivery problems
Participates in ongoing technical skill development training programs
Maintains effective ongoing customer relations
Maintains daily/weekly logs of any ongoing construction work
Attend construction meetings and supervise all construction work to ensure work is completed per engineered specifications
Is proactive and identifies to building ownership any capital projects that may need to be performed
Regularly meets with customer and executes written and/or oral communication according to customer’s needs
Assists more junior and less skilled employees with training and development
Attends trainings and classes in order to further enhance knowledge where applicable
Qualification
Required
Three to five years of supervisory experience, and up-to-date knowledge of facility O&M procedures
Construction management/supervision experience required
A minimum of 15 years of experience as a Building Engineer or equivalent experience and responsibilities including working knowledge of commercial office building plumbing, electrical, fire, and various 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
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Trades License
Consistent participation in on-call schedule for after hour calls required. This may include working alternative schedules during on-call period
Ability to work overtime as needed to ensure critical systems stay running
Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, customer, tenants and vendors
May be required to obtain certification as an Asbestos Associated Project Worker
Ability to work at various properties that may be assigned from time to time
Strong technical and problem solving abilities including those related to mechanical controls
Possess knowledge of safe and efficient operation of all equipment, power and hand tools including but not limited to a snow blower
Must be able to coordinate projects or tasks efficiently and optimize the performance of others. Ability to handle multiple tasks
Proficient computer skills necessary to operate computer for general day to day work, communications and Building Automation Systems (when applicable)
Familiarity with OSHA, NEC, NFC and Life Safety codes
Strong experience in reading and understanding blue prints
Chief Engineer: 3 years (Required)
Preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent educational certification preferred
Experience working in critical environments is preferred
Benefits
401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$734.8MKey Investors
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2023-10-10Post Ipo Debt· $223.8M
2023-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2022-10-13Post Ipo Debt· $27.3M
Leadership Team
Matthew Bouw
CEO Asia Pacific & EMEA
Michelle M. MacKay
CEO
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