Chief EngineerFirstService Residential NY • New York, NY, US
Chief Engineer
FirstService Residential NY • New York, NY, US
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Job Description
Job Description
New Luxury Residential building is seeking a chief engineer to join the team. Candidate must have experience as a building engineer.
Qualifications :
Must have FSD Certification
HVAC Experience required
Must be proficient with building mechanical systems and technology
Must be able to lift and / or carry object of 25 pounds or more
Requires walking and standing to a significant degree
Must have strong leadership skills and 10+ years of managing large teams of people
Must have experience working in the property management industry, both with residential rentals and condominiums
Must have extensive experience with various building automation systems and platforms
Responsibilities :
Chief Engineer will have senior oversight of property and maintenance operations
Will be responsible for all preventative maintenance programs for all mechanical and common elements on the property, including but not limited to refrigeration, heating, cooling, water treatment, plumbing, emergency management, fire & life safety systems, etc.
Meeting and working with Construction supervisors to discuss different phases of construction, working through issues, punch lists and ensure all plans, charts, warranties have been received
Responsible for inspection of common area, and back of house mechanical and electrical rooms
Participation in the development of departmental budgets
Review, monitor and report on opportunities for Energy, Preventive Maintenance, and / or other cost-saving measures
Works with General Manager, Property Managers and Superintendents
Maintains calm demeanor in emergency situations
Attends all meetings, staff, construction, ownership, etc.
General oversight of retail build outs, including meeting with General Contractors and tenants
Maintain all equipment in accordance with local codes, restrictions, and licensing requirements
Overseeing all third party vendors and services purchased, including, supplies, electrical, plumbing, testing, etc.
Oversees aspects of employee management, including hiring, progressive discipline, terminations, training, performance evaluations and development programs.
Monitors utility consumption and ensuring all savings measures are being used
Provides high quality professional service to all parties
Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption of services
Maintaining historical and current preventative maintenance logs for the property
Procure and review copies of architectural, mechanical, and electrical blueprints for all tenant remodeling for the purpose of ensuring actual work conforms to approved blueprints
Ensure all work orders are assigned, completed, commented on and closed in a timely manner, escalating when needed.
Maintain all “As-Builts” ensuring easy access when needed
Create and Maintain vendor / contractor list, ensuring all COIs and Contracts are up to date
Hosts periodic trainings on emergency procedures, maintains all emergency equipment
Maintains good tenant relations by establishing and implementing procedures for timely response on tenant and property work orders
Contacts vendor to submit bids for new projects, contracts, outsourced repairs, etc.
Keeping up to date with industry trends, new / creative / innovative technologies, and best practices in engineering and with management of staff
Works with Superintendents to ensure work orders are completed
Must be available after hours, nights, holidays and weekends