Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer Chief Engineer is responsible for the effective daily leadership of staff, managing the engineering program to the highest level of quality work and customer service while administering the engineering department in alignment with the management team, the C&W engineering platform, and client expectations. The Chief Engineer performs at the highest 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 Summary Position Summary: Chief Engineer will lead and manage the engineering team, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with safety and building regulations. Responsibilities Supervise engineers and maintenance staff, including hiring, training, personnel development, etc. Ensure performance management, coaching and development of team members through established HR processes and disciplinary actions. Participate and coordinate the annual scheduling and execution of the C&W Safety Program as directed by Asset Services, Engineering Leadership, EH&S Administration, and other stakeholders; responsible for 100% compliance at the site. Manage operational accounts for buildings, including variance reporting and assistance in developing operating and capital budgets. Utility management: track usage, consumption, cost, reporting, comparison models, sub‑metering, budgeting, and variances as directed by management and/or leadership. Conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment; identify and resolve issues. Assist in maintenance/engineering issues as required. 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, including procedures for annual, semi‑annual, quarterly, monthly and other scheduled maintenance per manufacturer’s recommendations and industry best practices. Develop and maintain building‑specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals. Coordinate and maintain an operations document library, including construction plans, structural plans, as‑built drawings, MEP schedules, line diagrams, schematics, equipment and operation manuals, startup and commissioning documents, and equipment warranties. Formulate and conduct building‑related systems and equipment training. Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel, and engineers. Oversee all building systems including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical issues; 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. 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 related to building operations. Duties are inclusive of approximately 50% operating engineer responsibilities. May be the only maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts and 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 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, e.g., 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. It 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. Employees are 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. 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 & Wakefield provides 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. Compensation 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: $38.82 - $45.67. Equal Opportunity Employer Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Accommodation In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Please refer to the job title and location when you contact us. INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield” #J-18808-Ljbffr