Chief Engineer

KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Chief Engineer oversees interior and exterior building maintenance and provides office, building, and field engineering support to ensure technical competence and compliance with current codes and criteria. The role is central to the property's mechanical operations, equipment longevity, and appearance. Working closely with the Association Manager and maintenance team, the Chief Engineer leads day-to-day maintenance and helps resolve maintenance problems while maintaining a professional, customer-focused service environment. The position includes developing and maintaining a preventive maintenance program, monitoring building systems, overseeing vendor repairs, keeping maintenance records and inventory, and reporting on property conditions and project progress. The Chief Engineer also interviews, trains, develops, schedules, and motivates maintenance staff, promotes safety, and manages competing projects. This is a full-time, exempt salaried position scheduled for 40 hours per week, with emergency availability and occasional night and weekend work. Occasional off-site meetings within the local city limits during business hours are also required.

Requirements

High school degree.
Three to five years of experience as a maintenance employee in a supervisory role in high-rise buildings.
HVAC certification and/or comparable technical school certification.
Strong working knowledge of basic trades, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and painting principles and practices.
Ability to analyze and interpret technical aspects of pumps, motors, and mechanical systems of similar complexity.
Proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Valid Florida driver's license.
Ability to respond to and address emergency situations in a timely manner, generally within two hours, including availability to go to the property at night or on weekends.
Strong organizational, time-management, interpersonal, leadership, customer service, technical, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical engineering.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in an industry-related field.

Responsibilities

Lead the maintenance staff in performing routine day-to-day building maintenance.
Develop, follow, and update the community's preventive maintenance program.
Supervise building repairs performed by outside vendors and report satisfactory or unsatisfactory completion to the Association Manager.
Maintain building operations to achieve satisfactory resident service, as measured by formal and informal feedback and surveys.
Monitor building systems and perform basic repairs as needed.
Adapt effectively to changing circumstances.
Respond to phone calls and correspondence in a timely and professional manner.
Encourage professional conduct and compliance with company safety standards, and motivate staff to work as a team.
Prepare maintenance reports describing property condition, project progress, and clear recommendations.
Observe safety standards and participate in efforts to provide a safe work environment.
Follow the direct supervisor's directions and conscientiously complete assigned tasks.
Organize time and balance the demands of multiple projects.
Maintain equipment maintenance logs and inventory, and update the preventive maintenance manual quarterly.
Interview, train, develop, and schedule staff.
Attend occasional off-site meetings during business hours within the local city limits.
Respond to emergencies and go to the property when required, generally within two hours.