Chief Engineer

About The Company At Flow, we’re reimagining what it means to live, work, and connect. More than just a real estate company, Flow is a brand, a technology platform, and an operations ecosystem spanning condominiums, hotels, multifamily residences, and office spaces. We’re building a new kind of living experience: one that’s flexible, connected, and designed to create genuine community and real value for the people who call Flow home. Our mission is oneness: prioritizing our residents and their experiences, and fostering connection with ourselves, their neighbors, and the natural world. By putting people at the center of everything we do, we’re creating vibrant, human‑centered communities where life, work, creativity, and play all come together in one place. About The Role As Chief Engineer , you will oversee all aspects of building operations, maintenance, and physical asset preservation for a mixed‑use residential community. Ensuring a safe, efficient, and well‑maintained environment for residents, guests, and staff. You will manage budgets with a focus on cost‑efficiency and sustainability. Lead the residential turnover process, and implement preventive maintenance programs to protect and enhance the resident experience. This role requires strong leadership to guide an in‑house maintenance team and coordinate vendor services, while upholding service standards and regulatory compliance. You will champion energy‑efficient and sustainable practices, conduct safety audits, oversee emergency preparedness, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. The ideal candidate brings technical expertise, operational discipline, and the ability to balance resident satisfaction with asset performance. Responsibilities Operations Management Oversee daily operations of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other infrastructure. Oversee building facilities, maintenance upkeep, and residential turnover process. Perform building facility inspections, document and prepare action plans for property improvements. Assess and evaluate functionality of all building mechanical equipment. Perform and/or supervise maintenance work as needed or scheduled to lengthen the life and usefulness of items so long‑term savings can be realized. Keep the property well maintained, equipment serviced and in good repair. Support all departments to ensure excellent customer service as it relates to maintenance and equipment issues. Manage and optimize work order queuing systems; support Flow’s Corporate Facilities and CapEx team initiatives. Manage and develop digital reporting systems to enhance the operation of the community. Leadership and Strategy Lead and mentor a team of facilities service technicians and mid‑level managers, ensuring high performance and continuous professional and technical development. Identify training opportunities and provide one‑on‑one training in specific tasks or SOPs as appropriate. Ensure that facility management staff consistently provides positive and prompt responses to requests from residents/tenants/hotel guests. Ensure facility management staff implements ongoing contract review programs to constantly assess client, tenant and occupant needs and to assure problems are being solved promptly and to the mutual benefit of the tenant, owner, and the properties. Budget and Financial Oversight Manage the facilities budget to ensure cost efficiency while preserving quality and the resident experience. Evaluate and approve expenditures, including repairs, upgrades, and procurement of materials. Monitor and report on financial performance, providing recommendations for cost‑saving measures. Understand the impact of maintaining company assets within budget guidelines and how it impacts the overall financial success of the property. Responsible for proper use of all equipment and adheres to cost controls to reduce expenses and waste. Seek and implement cost‑saving measures and efficient purchasing strategies to meet or exceed budget for expenses. Monitor and manage all payroll/labor expenses. Vendor Management Manage vendor relationships, service agreements for maintenance and facility services. Ensure vendors comply with agreement obligations. Recommend RFPs for cost optimization. Sustainability and Efficiency Promote energy‑efficient practices and implement sustainability initiatives. Identify and implement methodology to improve building efficiency, utility cost. Risk Management and Emergency Response Conduct regular safety audits and drills to ensure preparedness. Address and resolve facility‑related emergencies promptly. Prepare property for all emergency procedures. Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with building, brand, local, state and federal regulations. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Ideal Background High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Must have a valid driver's license. 8‑10 years of experience in facilities management, including at least 5 years in a leadership role. Proven expertise in managing large, complex facilities and technical systems. Strong knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards; excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Highly proficient in facilities management software and digital tools, with expert knowledge of building mechanical systems (HVAC, Fire Life Safety, Electrical, Plumbing), and advanced competency in both Microsoft and Google productivity suites. Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Google Suite. Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus. Benefits Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance and parental leave benefits. On‑staff doctor, free therapy through SpringHealth, acupuncture, an Employee Assistance Program, and other wellness offerings. Time Off: PTO and paid holidays. Financial: 401(k) retirement plan, healthcare and dependent care FSAs, HSA‑compatible plan options with annual employer HSA funding and pre‑tax commuter benefits. Life at Flow: Weekly catered lunches, wellness classes and employee discounts on Flow hotel stays, grocery products, and merch. Flow is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and hires regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr