Douglas Emmett · 6 days ago
Chief Operating Engineer, Commercial Office Building
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelDouglas Emmett is a company that operates a significant amount of Class A office space and luxury apartment units in Los Angeles. They are seeking a Chief Operating Engineer to oversee the maintenance and operations of commercial office buildings, ensuring compliance with standards and managing engineering staff.
Property ManagementReal EstateReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Oversee the building mechanical functions
Develop and maintain an up-to-date inventory of all equipment, tools and supplies applicable to the maintenance of the property
Establish a preventative maintenance program for the property
Develop and maintain a list of all as-built plans for the property
Respond to service request from Tenants and Building Office Staff
Obtain bids or proposals for equipment maintenance contracts, repair work and capital projects. Review submittals with Property Manager, and other DEM personnel as necessary. Make recommendations for scope of work and contractor selection
Assist Property Manager in the preparation of annual budget, particularly in the areas of building systems, repair and maintenance, service contracts, utilities and capital projects
When applicable, assist Administrative Assistant in preparation of monthly variance reports
Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, SCAQMD regulations and hazardous chemicals program
Special projects as directed by Property Manager
Ability to exercise good judgment and professional demeanor interacting with building management, tenants and vendors. Team player attitude
Research and make recommendations to Property Manager for more cost-effective and efficient methods of operating and maintaining building systems
Supervise other engineers and Day Porter in coordination with the Property Manager
Oversee, evaluate and make recommendations to Property Manager regarding the quality of work performed by contractors and vendors. Also review and approve maintenance and repair invoices for payment
Assist Property Manager in the hiring, counseling and termination of other engineers and day porter
Be willing to share your knowledge with fellow workers and other engineers
Qualification
Required
Oversee the building mechanical functions
Develop and maintain an up-to-date inventory of all equipment, tools and supplies applicable to the maintenance of the property
Establish a preventative maintenance program for the property
Develop and maintain a list of all as-built plans for the property
Respond to service request from Tenants and Building Office Staff
Obtain bids or proposals for equipment maintenance contracts, repair work and capital projects. Review submittals with Property Manager, and other DEM personnel as necessary. Make recommendations for scope of work and contractor selection
Assist Property Manager in the preparation of annual budget, particularly in the areas of building systems, repair and maintenance, service contracts, utilities and capital projects
When applicable, assist Administrative Assistant in preparation of monthly variance reports
Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, SCAQMD regulations and hazardous chemicals program
Special projects as directed by Property Manager
Ability to exercise good judgment and professional demeanor interacting with building management, tenants and vendors. Team player attitude
Research and make recommendations to Property Manager for more cost-effective and efficient methods of operating and maintaining building systems
Supervise other engineers and Day Porter in coordination with the Property Manager
Oversee, evaluate and make recommendations to Property Manager regarding the quality of work performed by contractors and vendors. Also review and approve maintenance and repair invoices for payment
Assist Property Manager in the hiring, counseling and termination of other engineers and day porter
Be willing to share your knowledge with fellow workers and other engineers
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Basic computer skills, particularly with Word and Excel
Familiarity with City of Los Angeles Building & Safety Codes and South Coast Air Quality Management District Rules
Appropriate professional or vocation certifications to work on building systems including mechanical, HVAC, life/safety or electrical systems
Projects a professional image by meeting all DE dress code standards. Uniform to be provided by DE
Ability to communicate in a positive and professional manner with tenants, building management and vendors
Ability to exercise good judgment and professional demeanor interacting with building management, tenants and vendors. Good customer service and management skills. Team player attitude
Must have a valid California driver's license. (May require picking up parts for a project)
Requires frequent walking, standing, lifting, bending, reaching and twisting. Also requires ability to ascend stairs and ladders
Company
Douglas Emmett
Douglas Emmett, Inc. is a self-administered and self-managed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).
Founded in 1971
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$941M2025-09-08Post Ipo Debt· $941M
2006-10-24IPO
Leadership Team
Peter Seymour
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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