Director, Engineering

CUSHMAN AND WAKEFIELD OF OHIO INC

Job Title : Director, Engineering

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Job Description Summary :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide leadership for the engineering team in the local market; Set 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 local market, providing training materials / topics necessary to ensure industry and National Engineering process requirements compliance.
• Assist with development, implementation, and monitoring of technical programs, policies, and procedures as required by both National Operations and Engineering.
• Work 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.
• Assist in the development of property / system specific technical and administrative training of property on-site engineering personnel.
• Work with building engineers and operations staff to establish and implement preventative maintenance programs to reduce equipment downtime, maintain property system integrity, maximize efficiency, and minimize operating costs.
• Provide effective and prompt responses to requests from managers, tenants, and clients.
• Establish and maintain a network of consultants / pre-qualified service providers for assistance in matters beyond the expertise of operations staff.
• Assist in scope definition, contract negotiations, and bid reviews for service and capital replacement projects.
• Provide direction and consultation to the operating staff for HVAC, MEP systems, Fire & Life Safety systems, Automation, Security, and OSHA compliance.
• Ensure compliance with the web-based training platform.
• Assist with responses to RFPs and RFIs, participate in new business presentations, account transitions, and site assessments.
• Provide leadership and direction for the implementation of corporate initiatives.
• Conduct physical property, mechanical, electrical, and system assessments as needed or requested.
• Conduct limited site inspections in accordance with the guidelines presented in the national Engineering platform.
• Engage in recruitment activities in the local market to identify candidates and top talent. Maintain a database of qualified candidates for possible opportunities.
• Available for 50% - 60% travel time.

KEY COMPETENCIES :

• Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organization Skills
• Technical Proficiency
• Leadership

IMPORTANT EDUCATION :

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Two-year technical degree plus 3 to 5 years of related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Completion of Technical school study relating to HVAC design and Maintenance preferred.

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE :

• Minimum of 10 years of commercial property experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of management level experience in facilities / property maintenance, engineering, 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.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS :

• Operating Engineers License as required by local jurisdictions, and equivalent.
• Technical proficiency in the mechanical, electrical, and control systems used.

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