Engineering Lead

Engineering Lead

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership for the engineering team in a multi-state market; Setting up a "local engineering leadership team" from property-level engineers to assist with implementation of the overall national engineering platform

Coordinate and plan at least quarterly engineering meetings in the market, providing training materials/topics necessary to ensure industry and National Engineering process requirements compliance

Assist with development, implementation and monitoring of technical programs, and policies and procedures as required by both National Operations and Engineering

Works with Property Managers and Chief Engineers to help implement and coordinate requirements such as safety, quality assurance, sustainability, energy management, Energy Star, C&W engineering disciplines, and combined energy and water tracking tools as centrally located under Asset Services/GOS/Engineering on C&W Connect

Assists in the development of property/system specific technical and administrative training of property on-site engineering personnel

Works with building engineers and operations staff to establish and implement preventative maintenance programs in order to reduce equipment downtime, maintain property system integrity, maximize efficiency and minimize operating costs while protecting the properties assets

Works with building engineers to submit and obtain client approval for critical environment work authorizations; a procedure detailing shutdown plans for equipment serving critical spaces

Establish and maintain a network of consultants/pre-qualified service providers to provide assistance and expertise to the field in matters beyond the expertise of operations staff (i.e. MEP design Engineer of record, Environmental, Structural, and Architectural)

Assists in scope definition, contract negotiations and bid reviews for service, and capital replacement projects

Provides direction and consultation to the operating staff for HVAC, MEP systems, Fire & Life Safety systems, Automation, Security, and OSHA compliance

Assists with responses to RFPs and RFIs, participates in new business presentations, account transitions and site assessments

Performs analysis on multiple work order, asset, and building metrics with the intent of identifying ways to optimize the R&M program

Recruitment activities in the local market to identifying candidates and top talent. Maintain a database of qualified candidates for possible opportunities

Skills

Communication Proficiency (oral and written)

Interpersonal Skills

Organization Skills

Critical thinking (problem solving on a multi-state level)

Technical Proficiency (Excel, Databases, CMMS tools, etc)

Leadership

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (Engineering Preferred)

10 years of Operations or Program management of commercial property experience

Completion of Technical school study relating to HVAC design and Maintenance preferred

Minimum of 3 years of management level experience in facilities/property maintenance, engineering, the installation and operation of Building Systems (HVAC, plumbing, Fire/Life Safety, etc.), project management, and supervision of skilled trades and technical staff

Experience in building operations

Experience managing unionized and non-unionized employees

Technical proficiency in the mechanical, electrical and control systems used in the Property Management industry

Expertise in the operation, management, and the cost controls of Property Operations

Knowledge and interpretation and application of applicable commercial building codes and standards

Experience reading and interpreting documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and BAS SOO

Strong understanding of project management processes

Must be able to prepare and present detailed reports/presentations on building operations and systems

Ability to quickly define big picture problems, gather and assess relevant data and information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in order to implement solutions and repairs and delegate to appropriate personnel

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to travel from floor to floor, climb stairs, and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly use hands to operate office machinery and regularly required to walk, talk, and hear.

AAP/EEO Statement:

C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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