Chief Engineer

Essential Functions:

• Supervise the performance and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical and craft services, ensuring operation within design capabilities and achieving proper environmental conditions prescribed by Building Management.
• Oversee and supervise the efficient operation of the facility equipment and systems.
• Perform requisite daily communication with Building Management on matters relating to the services performed.
• Develop operating instructions and procedures for equipment and systems.
• Strive toward a goal of zero down-time in operations by virtue of reliable system performance.
• Prepare operating budgets relative to the Engineering Department.
• Together with the ABM Engineering Branch Manager, implement and conduct training programs for operating the facility equipment and systems.
• Establish and maintain periodic operational testing schedules for critical systems and equipment.
• Administer an effective and accountable preventative maintenance system tailored to the facility.
• Evaluate all equipment and systems operationally and provide the customer with a list of deficiency items and recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor and supervise subcontracted jobs to outside concerns when it is not practical for them to be performed in-house, or as may be requested by Building Management.
• Implement and monitor an effective energy conservation and management program to ensure measures are taken to keep operating costs at a minimum.
• Possess the requisite licenses and permits required by local laws and ordinances to operate, repair and maintain the facility equipment and systems.
• Ensure that the on-site staff conforms to all local laws, codes and regulations.
• In conjunction with Building Management, establish a program for the acquisition, storage and accountability of all operating materials, tools and equipment.  Establish a customer approved inventory control system.
• Develop and maintain a work order system for the control and assignment of all on-call and unscheduled services requested by the customer.  This system is to include the work performed, where applied, personnel assignments, time and material estimates, and authorization.
• Ensure that work responsibilities are allocated properly among subordinates by developing and implementing manpower schedules and work methods and procedures that are designed to obtain low cost and efficient operation.
• Establish performance standards for each phase of work, adhering to standard practices and quality levels.
• Carry out policies and procedures of the customer and ABM Engineering Services concerning safety, administrative requirements, standards, practices and work methods.
• Perform any additional duties on an as required basis where such duties are within the scope of contractual limitations.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in the implementation of the above.

Requirements:

• 5+ years progressive operations experience preferred. Experience that is commensurate with the specific facility for the position of Chief Engineer.
• Prior experience with managing operations at large portfolio of buildings
• Strong knowledge of electrical, UPS and emergency power systems
• Experience in work planning, scheduling and managing a large group of Stationary Engineers.
• Highest-level relevant state/local license for Stationary Engineer and/or HVAC, plus universal level refrigerant recovery license
• BOMA accredited courses desirable
• High-rise Fire Safety Director, Haz-Mat Certification, Indoor Air Quality Certification, LEED Certification preferred
• Certification meeting OSHA ACM awareness training requirements as required
• Working knowledge of energy conservation required, formal training preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong employee relation skills, coaching and training skills
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Computer skills and building automation systems experience required