Senior Chief Engineer

Cushman & Wakefield•Columbia, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Chief Engineer will provide leadership and supervision of engineering and maintenance staff, overseeing properties totaling 500k square feet or more. This role involves conducting inspections, supervising technical operations, supporting property management with various plans and budgets, and ensuring compliance with codes and regulations. The engineer will also coordinate maintenance efforts, review construction documents, develop specifications for service contracts, and assist in marketing presentations and building acquisitions. A key aspect of the role is ensuring compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agencies, and company directives related to building operations, and supporting the Property or Facility Manager with rehabilitation projects.

Requirements

10+ years engineering experience with significant supervisory responsibility in a commercial property setting.
Experience in the operation, installation and maintenance of building systems with in depth technical understanding and knowledge of all HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systems.
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 and experience.
Knowledge and understanding of all applicable practices/techniques, laws, project controls, and environmental regulations.
Familiar with Energy Management System (EMS)/programming, fire alarm systems, and Building Management Systems.
Proficiency in the preparation of staff schedules, after hour assignment scheduling and coordination, preventive maintenance schedules and the ability to assess and prioritize immediate needs.
General knowledge of the property management financial reporting with primary focus on R&M expenses, Utility expenses and Capital expenses, as they pertain the department’s allocated monthly and annual budget. Should possess the knowledge to clearly explain favorable and unfavorable variances the monthly and year to date R&M and Utility expenses.
Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and supervision of engineering and maintenance staff, including hiring, training, personnel development and performance review.
Oversee properties totaling 500k square feet or more.
Conduct and assist with inspections and surveys, including energy audits and analysis, HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, environmental and ADA compliance.
Supervise and review technical operations, surveys, energy audits and analysis, HVAC and electrical and plumbing systems, environmental compliance, ADA compliance and acquisitions, and third-party surveys.
Support property management in the development and updating of preventive maintenance and engineering procedures, hazardous materials communication plans, fire safety and emergency action plans, life safety programs, quality control for domestic and process water and indoor air quality programs.
Assist in the development of the property(s) operations budget. Provide operating cost estimates and comparisons in regard to service contracts, R&M estimates, utility consumption and spend, supplies, repair parts, department payroll, life safety programs and procedures, domestic water quality control, and enforcement of EPA and OSHA compliance.
Assist in the development of the Capital Budget Program, as well as the short and long term planning and analytics.
Coordinate and track career development for engineers and perform or assist in mid-year/annual performance evaluations of all engineering staff.
Oversee all building systems, including fire/life safety programs, plumbing, HVAC and electrical issues; must remain current with latest HVAC technology trends as well as preventive and predictive maintenance methodology.
Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel and engineers.
Assist Property Management in the review and approval of construction documents. Ensure building standards are applied and adhered too accordingly.
Develop specifications and assist in solicitation and administration of maintenance/repair service contracts.
Assist in formulating marketing presentations/proposals, start-up processes for building acquisitions and reverse acquisitions, and the coordination of building equipment and services in support of tenant construction products.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agencies, and company directives related to building operations.
Support the Property or Facility Manager with rehabilitation projects such as replacement of HVAC systems, installation of new roofs, plumbing repairs and alterations to other Building Systems.
Prepare and present feasibility studies.
Prepare budget estimates.
Prepare schedule and manage its progress.
Prepare contract documents reflecting scope of work.
Manage the bidding process.
Prepare and expedite approval of all internal control documents.
Monitor the construction process to assure compliance with contract documents.
Coordinate all work with user and Internal Support Groups.
Maintain complete project files recording progress, approvals, financial data and contracts.
Perform final inspections, punch list exceptions, and expedite corrective action.