Chief Engineer
About The Position
Our client is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to lead building operations across three Class A office properties in the Scottsdale and Phoenix area. Reporting to the Property Manager, the role oversees day-to-day operations and combines hands-on technical work, team leadership and tenant service. The Chief Engineer supervises and supports a maintenance technician, coordinates preventative maintenance, inspects properties, and helps ensure reliable operation of HVAC, chiller, building automation and fire/life safety systems. The position responds to building issues and emergencies, troubleshoots and completes appropriate in-house repairs, and coordinates vendors and proposals for larger repairs and capital projects. In partnership with property management, the Chief Engineer supports tenant improvements, maintains equipment records and critical inventory, monitors work orders, and communicates with tenants and contractors. The role participates in an on-call rotation and requires regular travel between nearby properties. The employer is an established Canadian-based real estate organization with a commercial property portfolio in Canada and the United States. Its collaborative, team-oriented culture emphasizes operational excellence, quality property management, ownership and exceptional tenant service. Compensation and benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process. Parking is available, and business mileage is reimbursed through the employer’s mileage process.
Requirements
- Substantial hands-on experience in commercial building operations.
- At least two years in a Chief Engineer or comparable leadership role.
- Strong experience with HVAC systems and chillers.
- Sound knowledge of electrical, plumbing, building automation and life safety systems.
- Technical capability, proactivity and sound decision-making under pressure.
- Patient, approachable and service-oriented approach.
- Ability to mentor a team member through positive coaching and build strong tenant relationships.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Class A office properties is preferred.
- Familiarity with computerized work-order systems, Yardi Voyager and building energy-management systems.
- Relevant BOMA building systems training.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily building operations for three Class A office properties.
- Supervise and support a maintenance technician.
- Coordinate preventative maintenance and conduct property inspections.
- Ensure reliable performance of HVAC, chiller, building automation and fire/life safety systems.
- Respond to building issues and emergencies; troubleshoot and complete appropriate in-house repairs.
- Coordinate vendors and obtain proposals for larger repairs and capital projects.
- Work with property management to support tenant improvements.
- Maintain equipment records and critical inventory.
- Monitor work orders and communicate clearly with tenants and contractors.
- Participate in an on-call rotation.
- Travel between assigned nearby properties.
Benefits
- Parking is available.
- Business mileage is reimbursed through the employer’s mileage process.
- Compensation and benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
