Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer

Fort Lauderdale

CP Group, a vertically integrated commercial real estate and management firm, has been a leading owner-operator and developer of commercial real estate throughout the Sunbelt since 1986. Today, CP Group is the largest office landlord in Florida, Atlanta's largest private commercial property owner, and in the top 25 of largest office landlords in the United States.

CP Group brings an extensive track record and unparalleled market insight to advance investors' opportunities in the region's most dynamic markets. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, the company has a corporate office in Atlanta and regional offices in Dallas, Denver, Jacksonville, Miami, and Washington DC.

The Chief Engineer acts as a lead team member for the assigned property(s), taking initiative with the highest level of professionalism, meeting the tenants' needs, and having a commitment to achieving the goal of 100% uptime throughout the Engineering Team. The Chief Engineer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety equipment and systems. The Chief Engineer directs, trains, and supports Building Engineers in their role of providing hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with property management team, develop, implement, and maintain annual repair & maintenance budget and long-range capital improvement plans.
• Work with the design team to develop safe, efficient, and effective projects that are within budget.
• Evaluate all costs associated with each project including materials, labor, and schedule.

Operations

• Oversee the operational aspects of the property in a manner that protects, maintains, and improves the value of the asset.
• Conduct regular evaluations of asset for property needs and recommends improvements as required.
• Develop and implement proactive strategies to resolve property operational and compliance-related challenges.
• Create, document, and implement ongoing preventive maintenance/repair programs with systems in place to record PM efforts.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and integrity of all areas of buildings (interior and exterior), systems, and equipment for all property users.
• Oversee the condition and preventive maintenance programs of key asset systems; HVAC and duct systems, fire protection/sprinkler systems, plumbing - sewer mains/clean out drains/structural building plumbing/sump pumps, vertical transportation, electrical equipment, etc.
• Perform regular site inspections to assess physical property condition, compliance and overall administration.
• Oversee the completion of annual building systems inspection/testing, maintenance (ITM) requirements.
• Oversee efforts for peak efficiency operation levels for all property components.
• Proactively manage insurance exposures at the property ensuring that all common areas throughout the asset are safe for public access.
• Respond to emergencies in a timely manner, requesting assistance as needed.
• Test, maintain, and restore to working order any component of the emergency systems used within the property.
• Ensure compliance with the emergency procedures in conjunction with local jurisdiction and property management guidelines.

Tenant Relations

• Work cooperatively with property management team to expedite the completion of landlord work, delivery of spaces to tenants and the opening of tenants for business.
• Maintain a helpful, courteous, and professional relationship with the tenants and their staff, using diplomacy in dealing with difficult tenants. Ensure the Engineering staff does the same.
• Ensure expeditious completion of all tenant maintenance requests and track accordingly.
• Ensure that tenants comply with lease requirements regarding preventive and ongoing maintenance (pest control, HVAC, exhaust/duct/hood cleaning, window cleaning, fire extinguishers, etc.)

Vendor and Capital Project Management

• Select contracted services by developing scopes of work, requesting bids, monitor performance per scopes of work and contractual agreements.
• Work to ensure projects stay on budget and within the projected time schedule.
• Monitor performance and take necessary action to ensure service providers meet or exceed expectations (security, landscaping, janitorial, etc.)
• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable building, city/county and safety codes and regulations.

Staff Supervision and Motivation

• Effectively manage engineering team to include activities such as assigning work, providing supervision and direction as needed.
• Reinforce monthly staffing schedules, ensuring 24/7 emergency coverage.
• Manage ongoing staff development efforts and skill building/learning initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Can do initiative, solutions-oriented attitude, good communicator.
• Technical mechanical knowledge and proficiency.
• Ability to ascertain what repairs are most urgent in nature and prioritize.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED Equivalent.
• 10+ years related work experience in operating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a commercial property setting.
• Universal CFC certification required.
• Experience in operation, maintenance and basic repair of HVAC, boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, compressors, water systems, etc.
• Knowledgeable in energy management systems, energy reduction techniques and operations.
• Knowledge of front-end Building Automations Systems.
• Thorough knowledge of all building systems operations, maintenance, and repair.
• Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word.

Physical Demands:

• Must have ability to stoop, stand, climb, frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders) and safely install rigging/lifting devices.
• Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine.

Other:

• Must successfully complete background screening.

Benefits:

• Unlimited vacation, summer Fridays, and 9 company holidays
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary insurance including supplemental life insurance, pet insurance, critical illness, accident, hospital, legal, and cancer insurance.
• 401(k) with company match