Chief Engineer

Pritchard Industries • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pritchard Industries is a dynamic and innovative provider of comprehensive facility services, dedicated to enhancing the operational efficiency of our client partners in the industries we serve. With services from facility maintenance and janitorial to landscaping and snow removal, we enable desired outcomes for our clients through consistent service and outstanding people. We are seeking an initiative-taking and experienced Chief Engineer to join our team. The Chief Engineer will serve as Core’s on-site point of contact and function as liaison with the client Facilities Management Team. He will have complete authority to act on behalf of Core. Perform engineering and mechanical services required for the safe and efficient operation of the building equipment and systems in a manner conducive to management’s operating objectives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution required.
• Two or more years supervisory experience required.
• Possess any of the following state licenses (Boiler Operating Permit, Washington DC 3rd Class Steam License, EPA CFC Universal Certification Technician certificate, etc.)
• 5 or more years of direct experience in all aspects of mechanical, electrical, life/safety and plumbing operations in commercial office buildings including: safety, code compliance, and technology utilization.
• Budget preparation and administration experience
• Knowledge of property management procedures
• Ability to efficiently handle and coordinate multiple tasks and project assignments.
• Contract negotiation and administration.
• Strong supervisory and decision-making skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents.
• Read and use all types of testing equipment, analog digital multi-meters, pressure and temperature indicating and recording devices, air flow measuring devices, and leak detection devices.
• Knowledge and proper use of basic hand tools and power tools
• Read and understand a variety of instructions, including equipment instruction manuals, furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must work well in stressful high-pressure situations.
• Possess strong computer skills.
• Interact with employees, tenants, and contractors with poise and diplomacy.
• Understand and apply correct usage of all personal safety equipment.
• Ability to interpret operating and capital budgets.
• Assist the property management team with creating operating and capital budgets.
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Lift 25 lbs. or more
• Climb up and down stairs and ladders.
• Work overtime as business needs deem appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the organization and functioning of the Maintenance Engineering Department
• Required to maintain active contact with personnel with the purpose of promoting high performance standards in all maintenance activities.
• Responsible to assist in the development, Management, and implementation of the PM program (CMMS)
• Coordinate with Management in the development and assignment of work schedules.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports to Management on the activities of the Engineering Department
• Assign work orders to work force, prepare time sheets, and sign off on all work performance.
• Promote programs for orientation and on-the-job safety training for new employees and sub- contracted staff.
• Responsible for the coordination and inspection of all outside Sub-contractor activities
• Direct the operation of all safety regulations and programs.
• Establish adequate controls necessary to secure minimum maintenance costs for maximum operating efficiency.
• Responsible for periodically checking the work performance of all maintenance personnel and for promoting and implementing methods to affect a high level of performance standards.
• Responsible for coordination of all maintenance departments’ efforts with Management including non-routine requirements requested by Management.
• Responsible for reporting to management on any proposed changes in staff shift assignments, overtime requests, vacation scheduling, worker absenteeism, disciplinary actions, and other personnel matters.
• To coordinate efforts in the event of a building emergency and to protect the building’s equipment and tenants. If Management is not available at the time of an emergency, he is to take what action is necessary to correct the situation.
• Routinely evaluate performance of personnel to meet the maintenance department’s objectives
• Assist in the promotion of good labor relations and assist in handling unsettled labor disputes.
• Maintain a good record keeping system relevant to all personnel and maintenance matters.
• Interface with Fire Department or Fire Insurance Carrier in providing for a safe building environment.
• Execute repairs and maintenance of all systems that support the complex (i.e., plumbing/bathrooms/lighting/painting/etc.)
• Routine inspection of all areas of the facility to ensure no compromise or breach (roof, fence line, etc.)
• Respond to tenant calls for all facility management and operational issues.
• Ensure the integrity and operation of all equipment and systems detailed in the RFP.
• Report on all incidents, accidents, etc. to Corporate Offices
• Execute other objectives as defined by Management.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Health Benefits Package
• Ancillary benefits—Life insurance, Long Term Disability, FSA, and Dependent Spending care
• 401K
• Opportunity for growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees