CP Group · 12 hours ago
Chief Building Engineer
Fort Lauderdale
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expCP Group is a leading owner-operator and developer of commercial real estate throughout the Sunbelt. The Chief Engineer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety equipment and systems, while managing a team of Building Engineers and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
CommercialProperty ManagementReal Estate
Responsibilities
In conjunction with property management team, develop, implement, and maintain annual repair & maintenance budget and long-range capital improvement plans
Work with the design team to develop safe, efficient, and effective projects that are within budget
Evaluate all costs associated with each project including materials, labor, and schedule
Oversee the operational aspects of the property in a manner that protects, maintains, and improves the value of the asset
Conduct regular evaluations of asset for property needs and recommends improvements as required
Develop and implement proactive strategies to resolve property operational and compliance-related challenges
Create, document, and implement ongoing preventive maintenance/repair programs with systems in place to record PM efforts
Maintain safety, cleanliness, and integrity of all areas of buildings (interior and exterior), systems, and equipment for all property users
Oversee the condition and preventive maintenance programs of key asset systems; HVAC and duct systems, fire protection/sprinkler systems, plumbing - sewer mains/clean out drains/structural building plumbing/sump pumps, vertical transportation, electrical equipment, etc
Proactively manage insurance exposures at the property ensuring that all common areas throughout the asset are safe for public access
Respond to emergencies in a timely manner, requesting assistance as needed
Test, maintain, and restore to working order any component of the emergency systems used within the property
Ensure compliance with the emergency procedures in conjunction with local jurisdiction and property management guidelines
Work cooperatively with property management team to expedite the completion of landlord work, delivery of spaces to tenants and the opening of tenants for business
Maintain a helpful, courteous, and professional relationship with the tenants and their staff, using diplomacy in dealing with difficult tenants. Ensure the Engineering staff does the same
Ensure expeditious completion of all tenant maintenance requests and track accordingly
Ensure that tenants comply with lease requirements regarding preventive and ongoing maintenance (pest control, HVAC, exhaust/duct/hood cleaning, window cleaning, fire extinguishers, etc.)
Select contracted services by developing scopes of work, requesting bids, monitor performance per scopes of work and contractual agreements
Work to ensure projects stay on budget and within the projected time schedule
Monitor performance and take necessary action to ensure service providers meet or exceed expectations (security, landscaping, janitorial, etc.)
Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable building, city/county and safety codes and regulations
Effectively manage engineering team to include activities such as assigning work, providing supervision and direction as needed
Reinforce monthly staffing schedules, ensuring 24/7 emergency coverage
Manage ongoing staff development efforts and skill building/learning initiatives
Qualification
Required
Minimum high school diploma or GED Equivalent
10+ years related work experience in operating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a commercial property setting
Universal CFC certification required
Experience in operation, maintenance and basic repair of HVAC, boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, compressors, water systems, etc
Knowledgeable in energy management systems, energy reduction techniques and operations
Knowledge of front-end Building Automations Systems
Thorough knowledge of all building systems operations, maintenance, and repair
Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word
Benefits
Unlimited vacation, summer Fridays, and 9 company holidays
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
Voluntary insurance including supplemental life insurance, pet insurance, critical illness, accident, hospital, legal, and cancer insurance.
401(k) with company match
Company
CP Group
CP Group is a commercial real estate and management firm.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jeremy Beer
Chief Financial Officer
Angelo Bianco
Managing Partner
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