Director of Engineering

Cushman & Wakefield•Chicago, IL

8d•$178,500 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible to provide senior leadership and technical/operational support to Engineering teams across all regions. Also responsible for the development of policies and procedures pertaining to all types of buildings managed by C&W, including collaborating with market leadership to drive the performance of mechanical and engineering staff/systems and maintaining continuity to provide overall consistent product delivery and quality control for all properties.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
10+ years engineering experience with significant supervisory responsibility in a commercial property setting
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 or any similar combination of education or experience
Knowledge and understanding of all applicable practices/techniques, laws, project controls and environmental regulations to include OSHA safety regulations
One or more of the following required: Local Operating Engineer’s License or Trade License, Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA), Real Property Administrator (RPA)
Familiar with Energy Management System (EMS) programming and fire alarm systems
Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word
Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
Interpersonal Skills
Organization Skills
Technical Proficiency
Leadership

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee the platform for property inspections and surveys, including policy compliance, energy audits and analysis, HVAC, energy management, electrical and plumbing systems. Also provide support for environmental compliance, ADA compliance, acquisition, third party surveys, and Property Condition Assessments
Act as a resource for all technical operations as needed to include system air and hydraulic balancing reports, boiler, chiller and cooling tower maintenance and performance; mechanical and electrical system noise, vibration control, tenant work orders and preventative maintenance, and equipment overhauls or replacements
Develop and maintain engineering and operations procedures to include preventative maintenance, energy management, water treatment, fire life safety, environmental health and safety, physical asset and team development, hazardous materials communications plan, indoor air quality programs, budget operating costs estimates, and comparisons
Drive compliance within the markets and region related to life safety programs and procedures, domestic water quality control, and water treatment programs to include EPA & OSHA compliance
Work with market leadership to evaluate prospective engineering employee qualifications, develop a network of engineering leaders, consult on manpower studies and establish career development track for engineers; responsible for ensuring completion of performance evaluations for direct reports
Deliver and coordinate operational and mechanical seminars for city-level and regional markets as well as building staff, as needed
Ensure sound construction management, project management, and commissioning best practices across the national portfolio
Where applicable, assist clients with due diligence and building evaluation efforts. Can participate in Integrated Design Teams as part of new development projects
Evaluate and recommend building automation systems, energy management/performance, and automatic temperature control systems
Provide value-engineering recommendations and evaluate contractor qualifications
Offer performance-related feedback and develop engineers for advancements; work with City Leads to identify engineers ready for new challenges and responsibilities
Responsible for the understanding and maintenance of national safety manual and providing feedback, as well as partnering with the EH&S group
Liaison with procurement in identifying national vendors, pricing, and local contract approvals. Also work to maintain key vendor relationship