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Cushman & Wakefield · 2 days ago

Chief Engineer

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

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

Ensure performance management, coaching, and development of team members through established HR processes and disciplinary actions.

Participate and coordinate annual scheduling and execution of the C&W Safety Program as directed by Asset Services/GOS, Engineering Leadership, EH&S Administration, and so forth. Responsible for 100% Compliance at his/her site.

Manage operational accounts for building, including variance reporting, as required and assist in development of operating and capital budgets

Utility Management such as tracking use, consumption, cost, reporting, comparison models, sub-metering, budgeting, variances as directed by Management and/or Leadership.

Conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment; identify and resolve issues.

Assist in maintenance/engineering issues as required

Recommend and implement improvements for preventive maintenance programs on an ongoing basis.

Develop, implement, and maintain an effective preventive and predictive maintenance program for task scheduling, routines, and performance. Program to include procedures for annual, semi-annual, quarterly, monthly and other scheduled maintenance as provided by the manufacturer’s recommendations and/or industry best practices.

Develop and maintain effective building-specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals and train building personnel

Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel, and engineers.

Oversee all building systems including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical issues; must remain current with latest HVAC technology trends.

Maintain ongoing communication with tenants, clients, property management, and vendors

Develop specifications and assist in solicitation, administration, execution and performance of maintenance/ repair service contracts.

May assist in solicitation and acquisition of new management contracts

Respond to all emergency situations quickly (fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns

Implement and administer inventory control programs, purchase parts and supplies.

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

Support the Property or Facility Manager with rehabilitation projects such as replacement of HVAC systems, installation of new roofs, plumbing repairs and alterations to other Building Systems. Support Property or Facility Manager on all items listed below (1-10):

Prepare and present feasibility studies.

Prepare budget estimates.

Prepare schedule and manage its progress.

Prepare contract documents reflecting scope of work.

Manage the bidding process.

Prepare and expedite approval of all internal control documents

Monitor the construction process to assure compliance with contract documents.

Coordinate all work with user and Internal Support Groups.

Maintain complete project files recording progress, approvals, financial data and contracts

Perform final inspections, punch list exceptions, and expedite corrective action

Qualification

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HVACElectricalPlumbingFire/Life SafetyControl SystemsEnergy Management System (EMS)Fire Alarm SystemsFinancial KnowledgeBudgetingBasic Computing SkillsOutlookExcelWordBuilding SystemsContractual MaintenanceConstructionLocal LawsBuilding Codes

Required

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

7+ years of related work experience in a commercial property setting or any similar combination of education or experience in the operation, installation and maintenance of building systems with in-depth technical understanding and knowledge of all HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systems

Vocational/Technical training certificate

Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, i.e. Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses

Universal Technician for CFC’s depending on market licensure requirements

Financial knowledge necessary for reading and understanding budgets, budget variances and basic reporting as required by management

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

Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word

Working knowledge of all aspects of building systems and operations, contractual maintenance, construction and related services, and local laws and building codes pertaining to building operations and safety

Company

Cushman & Wakefield

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Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services.

Founded in 1917

Chicago, Illinois, USA

10,001+ employees

http://www.cushmanwakefield.com

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