Chief Engineer

CP Group • Miami, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer is the lead engineering team member for assigned properties, responsible for professional tenant service and helping achieve 100% uptime. The role oversees the operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety systems, and directs, trains, and supports Building Engineers in troubleshooting and operating equipment.

The Chief Engineer works with property management and design teams on annual repair and maintenance budgets, long-range capital plans, and safe, effective projects. The role oversees property operations, inspections, preventive maintenance, compliance, emergency systems, tenant requests, vendors, and capital projects. It also manages engineering staff, including schedules, supervision, development, and 24/7 emergency coverage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 10 years of related experience operating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a commercial property setting.
• Universal CFC certification.
• Experience operating, maintaining, and performing basic repairs on HVAC, boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, compressors, and water systems.
• Knowledge of energy management systems, energy-reduction techniques, and operations.
• Knowledge of front-end Building Automation Systems.
• Thorough knowledge of building systems operations, maintenance, and repair.
• Basic computer skills in Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate initiative and a solutions-oriented attitude.
• Ability to identify and prioritize urgent repairs.
• Ability to stoop, stand, climb, frequently lift at least 50 pounds of equipment, and safely install rigging or lifting devices.
• Ability to crouch and reach to install or move equipment by bending at the waist, legs, and spine.
• Must successfully complete background screening.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain annual repair and maintenance budgets and long-range capital improvement plans with the property management team.
• Work with the design team to develop safe, efficient, and effective projects within budget; evaluate project materials, labor, costs, and schedules.
• Oversee property operations to protect, maintain, and improve asset value; evaluate property needs and recommend improvements.
• Develop and implement proactive strategies to address operational and compliance challenges.
• Create, document, and implement preventive maintenance and repair programs, including systems for recording preventive maintenance efforts.
• Maintain the safety, cleanliness, and integrity of building interiors, exteriors, systems, and equipment.
• Oversee the condition and preventive maintenance of HVAC and duct systems, fire protection and sprinkler systems, plumbing, vertical transportation, electrical equipment, and other key asset systems.
• Conduct regular site inspections to assess property condition, compliance, and administration.
• Oversee annual building systems inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements, and promote peak-efficiency operation of property components.
• Manage property insurance exposures and ensure common areas are safe for public access.
• Respond to emergencies promptly, request assistance as needed, and test, maintain, and restore emergency systems to working order.
• Ensure emergency procedures are followed in coordination with local jurisdictions and property management guidelines.
• Coordinate with property management to complete landlord work, deliver spaces to tenants, and support tenant openings.
• Maintain courteous, professional relationships with tenants and their staff, and ensure engineering staff do the same.
• Ensure tenant maintenance requests are completed promptly and tracked.
• Ensure tenants comply with lease requirements for preventive and ongoing maintenance.
• Select contracted services by developing scopes of work, requesting bids, and monitoring performance against scopes and contracts.
• Keep projects within budget and projected schedules, and ensure service providers meet or exceed expectations.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable building, city/county, and safety codes and regulations.
• Manage the engineering team by assigning work and providing supervision and direction.
• Maintain monthly staffing schedules and ensure 24/7 emergency coverage.
• Manage staff development and skill-building initiatives.

Benefits

• Unlimited vacation
• Summer Fridays
• 9 company holidays
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life, pet, critical illness, accident, hospital, legal, and cancer insurance
• 401(k) with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED