Highwoods Properties · 19 hours ago
Chief Maintenance Engineer
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expHighwoods Properties is seeking a Chief Maintenance Engineer to oversee the maintenance activities of vendors and contractors. The role involves coordinating daily maintenance tasks, ensuring project completion on time and within budget, and providing supervision and guidance to less experienced technicians.
Asset ManagementConstructionReal EstateReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Coordinate the day-to-day maintenance activities of outside vendors and contractors
Responsible to perform or assign routine building inspections
Responsibility to keep abreast of ongoing projects; ensure completion on time and on budget
Work with annual budgets, including both OPEX and capital planning
Final review and approval for completed work orders for labor hours and turn-around time
Coordinate daily assignments for routine and non-routine maintenance activities; ensure adequate coverage during employee absences
Provide supervision and guidance to technicians/direct reports with less experience; take opportunities to train and mentor
Provide a clear understanding of job duties and responsibilities to direct reports
Assist Maintenance Manager with departmental annual and mid-year performance evaluations, and department initiatives
Attend meetings and be prepared to present updates and provide support to Maintenance Manager with research and presentations
Work closely with Property Managers for assistance in showing space, problem solving, etc
Ensure maintenance supplies are being used responsibly; when needed, trace inventory stock with assistance of the Property Manager
Responsible for jurisdictional compliance on life safety systems or other equipment falling into compliance requirements
Accept work orders as assigned and physically participate in the completion of same
Qualification
Required
Must be experienced in at least four of the following fields: Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Construction, Life Safety, Building Automation Systems, Security systems (access, video, and/or keying systems), Microsoft Office
Must maintain a valid drivers' license
Be available for emergency calls at night, weekends, and holidays
Ten (10) or more years' general maintenance experience in commercial class A or office space
Three (3) or more years' experience with leadership/supervisory skills
Ability to train and mentor others
Bachelor's degree and/or the successful completion of a vocational school in one of the above fields
Preferred
SMA / SMT designation, Power Engineers License, or commercial refrigeration certification preferred
Company
Highwoods Properties
Highwoods Properties, headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina,
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$550M2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $350M
2023-03-28Post Ipo Debt· $200M
1994-06-17IPO
Leadership Team
Cloyed S. Brown, PHR
Human Resources Business Partner
Jessica Tiger, PHR
Senior HR Business Partner, Total Rewards and HR Systems
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