Chief Engineer
Armonk, NY 
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Job Title

Chief Engineer

Job Description Summary

POSITION SUMMARY
Chief Engineer is responsible for the effective daily leadership of his/her staff, managing the engineering program to the highest level of quality work and customer service as well as the administration of the engineering department in alignment with the management team, the C&W engineering platform, and client expectations. The Chief Engineer will perform at the highest of ethical standards, reflecting the core values of C&W as defined in its Business Code of Conduct, Policies and Procedures Manual, and other related company policies. Responsible to plan, implement, coordinate, and supervise all mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, energy management, and manpower development programs for assigned properties. The Chief Engineer may be required to perform limited hands on operational duties and is not precluded from performing Watch Activity.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Duties

  • Supervise engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, personnel development, etc., and ensure performance management, coaching, and development of team members through established HR processes and disciplinary actions.
  • Participate and coordinate annual scheduling and execution of the C&W Safety Program as directed by Asset Services/GOS, Engineering Leadership, EH&S Administration, and so forth. Responsible for 100% Compliance a hist/her site and manage operational accounts for building, including variance reporting, as required and assist in development of operating and capital budgets.
  • Utility Management such as tracking use, consumption, cost, reporting, comparison models, sub-metering, budgeting, variances as directed by Management and/or Leadership, conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment; identify and resolve issues, and assist in maintenance/engineering issues as required, and recommend and implement improvements for preventive maintenance programs on an ongoing basis.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain an effective preventive and predictive maintenance program for task scheduling, routines, and performance. Program to include procedures for annual, semi-annual, quarterly, monthly, and other scheduled maintenance as provided by the manufacturer's recommendations and/or industry best practices and develop and maintain effective building-specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals and train building personnel.
  • Ensure compliance with C&W and Citi Account processes and procedures.
  • Coordinate development of and/or maintain an Operations Document Library as per C&W guidelines including but not limited to construction plans, structural plans, as-built drawings, MEP schedules, line diagrams and schematics, equipment and operation manuals, start up and commissioning documents, and equipment warranties, formulate and conduct building-related systems and equipment training, coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, and engineers and oversee all building systems including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical issues; must remain current with latest HVAC technology trends.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with tenants, clients, property management, and vendors, develop specifications and assist in solicitation, administration, execution, and performance of maintenance/ repair service contracts, may assist in solicitation, and acquisition of new management contracts, and respond to all emergency situations quickly (fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns.
  • Implement and administer inventory control programs, purchase parts and supplies and ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agency, and company directives as relates to building operations.
  • Support the Senior Facility Manager with rehabilitation projects such as replacement of HVAC systems, installation of new roofs, plumbing repairs and alterations to other Building Systems. Support Property or Facility Manager on all items listed below (1-10):
  • 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, and perform final inspections, punch list exceptions, and expedite corrective action.
  • Performs other related duties as required or requested.

* Develop specifications and assist in solicitation, administration, execution and performance of maintenance/ repair service contracts.
* May assist in solicitation and acquisition of new management contracts
* Respond to all emergency situations quickly (fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns
* Implement and administer inventory control programs, purchase parts and supplies.
* Ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agency, and company directives as relates to building operations.
Duties are inclusive of approximately 50% operating engineer responsibilities;
May be only maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts; may require shift work and/or on-call or stand-by duties
KEY COMPETENCIES
* Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
* Interpersonal Skills
* Organization Skills
* Technical Proficiency
* Leadership
IMPORTANT EDUCATION
* High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE
* 7+ years of related work experience in a commercial property setting or any similar combination of education or experience
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
* 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
* Financial knowledge necessary for reading and understanding budgets, budget variances and basic reporting as required by management
* Familiar with Energy Management System (EMS)/programming and fire alarm systems
* Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The PHYSICAL DEMANDS described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for 30-40% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.




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.


The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.


The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.


The compensation for the position is: $50.00 - $50.48

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.



Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative? Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
7+ years
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