Engineering Manager

Cushman & Wakefield • Cambridge, MA

11d

About The Position

Lead, execute and monitor initiatives related to ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, elevator and energy management controls systems in assigned portfolio. Provide mentoring and coaching to multiple tradespeople to develop a highly effective work force for the client.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of operational experience required with 5 or more years of facilities experience in in a commercial Real Estate setting
• Accredited technical school, military, or college certification in HVAC and/or Operating Engineering Technologies and/or equivalent job-related training and experience required.
• Commonwealth of Mass Trade license preferred.
• Working knowledge of Building Automation Systems, Microsoft Windows, Excel, Blue Beam, Procore, Newforma
• Strong leadership, management and delegation skills
• Strong technical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multi-task, skillfully resolve conflicts and adjust priorities as requirements/needs evolve with effective results.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work efficiently, set priorities and motivate others.
• Understand and strategically manage to "big picture" and other business goals, objectives and budget/operational constraints.
• The ability, determination and ownership to execute work through to completion
• Experience with managing a unionized workforce
• Familiarity with OSHA, NEC, NFC and life safety codes.

Nice To Haves

• Life Science experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the facility maintenance operations and initiatives for a portfolio of buildings as assigned by the Director of Engineering and The Property Management Team.
• Assist The Director of Engineering and Senior Property Manager to develop scope and bid engineering related services or CAPEX projects.
• Utilizing experience, project specifications and strong technical skills, provide constructive feedback to engineers, architects and contractors. This feedback will include deficiencies of scope or detail, liabilities or hazards, concerns with access, maintenance, repair or efficiency of such systems, primarily MEP for both tenant improvement projects as well as new building construction.
• Responsible for operation and maintenance of all building systems including but not limited to HVAC, water treatment program, electrical, lighting, plumbing, elevator, building/energy and management systems, ensuring all systems are maintained in first class condition.
• Conduct periodic inspection and audits to confirm compliance with operations and maintenance programs including service call programs, preventative maintenance, loss control prevention activities, safety programs, hazardous materials, OSHA compliance, water treatment and record keeping.
• Ensure compliance of all code required testing and maintenance of building systems, including NFPA 92, ASHRAE 188, ACM O&M requirements and Arc Flash Policies.
• Oversee / maintain a comprehensive list files, consisting of operations and maintenance manuals, blueprints (tenant and base building), loss prevention activities, safety training, material safety data and other pertinent documents.
• Regularly inspect all MEP machinery/equipment and rooms as well as other work areas to ensure good housekeeping and safe working conditions.
• Provide MEP and building/energy management related input for annual operating budgets and 5-year capital plans for each asset.
• Monitor all contracted maintenance and repair activities for conformance of established building policies and standards.
• Provide suggestions and/or plans to improve the operating or energy efficiency of building systems, utilizing energy tracking software installed at assets
• Review emergency operational procedures including OSHA with staff such as equipment changeover, isolation of electrical and water systems, power outages, and other department-wide emergency procedures.
• Review control center logs daily and coordinate necessary action plan if needed.
• Provide technical assistance and direction to the engineering staff and assist in the technical training and upgrading of skills of less qualified staff
• Assist in the administration of the property’s impairment and loss prevention program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees