Assistant Chief Building Engineer

Overview Assists in the oversight of the engineering and continuous operations of a one-million-square-foot, Class A office, retail and parking garage development as directed by the Chief Building Engineer. Provides oversight and maintenance of all property systems including, but not limited to, fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls), electrical metering systems (lighting, UPS, PDU, primary switch gear), lighting and temperature control systems, critical environments, light construction and maintenance (painting, repairs, lock installation, grounds keeping), digital systems (fire alarm, duress, card access, CCTV). Facilitates various building inspections with local authorities such as the fire department and the department of buildings and inspections. Supervises the engineering team with the objectives of safely, efficiently and effectively operating the property in a cost-effective manner. Ensures the highest level of professionalism, while meeting the client and tenant's needs with the commitment to deliver the highest level of service while increasing the value of the asset to Eagle Realty Group. Responsibilities What you will do: Oversees daily building operations, including electrical and HVAC-related repairs and issues. Organizes and supervises activities and assigns tasks of engineering associates. Maintains schedules and assures that all shifts are staffed to provide adequate manpower for all related tasks. Assists Chief Building Engineer with the oversight of contracted services. Serves as primary backup to the Chief Building Engineer, and oversees building/personnel responsibilities in their absence. Performs personally and/or directs major and more complex maintenance tasks. Inspects buildings and grounds daily to assure quality interior and exterior maintenance is performed. Completes inspection forms to document deficiencies. Arranges corrective action when required to assure customer satisfaction. Collaborates with Chief Building Engineer to train and develop maintenance associates through daily coaching, while administrating and implementing the Performance Management Program. Routinely conducts inspections to assure that work is performed in a safe and skilled manner and in compliance with all safety regulations and practices. Responsible for preparing and holding bimonthly safety meeting with all on-site Engineering associates covering safety procedures for the exposures in the workplace (per OSHA requirements). Maintains repair parts and inventory for stock items related to areas of responsibility. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. Qualifications Associate's Degree Or commensurate selection criteria experience. - Required Proven knowledge of electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and plumbing, and experience with direct supervision of these trades. - Required Proven knowledge/experience and aptitude in the areas of painting, carpentry, janitorial, grounds keeping and general repairs at supervisory level. - Required Demonstrated experience maintaining a calm and professional demeanor when handling stressful situations. - Required Proven experience coordinating multiple projects/assignments simultaneously, and completing assigned tasks accurately and on a timely basis. Must demonstrate strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills. Expected to cite examples of organization and time management methods used to manage or prioritize workload demands. Must demonstrate project management experience in planning, executing and maintaining a project from start to finish. - Required Demonstrated experience effectively handling stakeholders and providing excellent service. - Required Proven experience working in a customer-oriented field, effectively articulating complex technical information, via phone/written communications, demonstrating the ability to deliver an adverse response in a positive manner. - Required Proven work experience directing others to initiate a recommended course of action to solve a problem or increase efficiency. - Required Proven willingness to respond any time needed (day or night) to emergencies, equipment failure or staffing problems. - Required Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications and technical data. - Required Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to convey information to internal and external customers in a clear, focused and concise manner. Ability to successfully interpret and communicate business needs between internal groups and external vendors in a clear, focused and concise manner. - Required Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of staff and management. - Required Demonstrated knowledge of various types of tools and equipment used in building operations. - Required Demonstrated specialized knowledge in the area of safety/OSHA and the ability to train others. - Required Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. - Required Working knowledge of industry and proprietary applications supporting mechanical systems and services (i.e., Yardi for work orders, Trane Tracer, Lutron (lighting controls) and Meter Manager (tab meter software)) - Required Work Setting/Position Demands: Demonstrated ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, balance, climb and lift on a regular basis. Lifting includes raising objects from a lower to higher position or to move objects horizontally from position-to-position. Frequently lifting objects up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds assisted. Requires the ability to verbally communicate and exchange accurate information to customers and associates on a regular basis. Requires visual acuity to read and interpret a variety of correspondence, procedures, reports and forms via paper and electronic documents, visual inspection involving small defects; small parts, and/or operation of machinery (including inspection); using measurement devices continuously. Visual acuity is required to determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned. Requires the ability to prepare written correspondence, reports and forms using prescribed formats. Written communication conforming to rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style on a regular basis. Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to work from 32-foot extension ladder, scaffolding, man-lift up to 120 feet and use in a safe and approved manner. Frequent exposure to noise, dirt, odors, temperature extremes and potentially hazardous tools and equipment. Must be able to safely use manual tools and power equipment common in the construction trades. Must be able to handle hazardous materials safely and tolerate exposure to electrical hazards as well as environmental hazards such as molds and various solvents. This position works in both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions. Extended hours required during peak workloads or special projects/events. Travel Requirements: None #J-18808-Ljbffr Western & Southern Financial Group