Description

Responsibilities

·       Ensure the maintenance, repair and efficient operation of all building systems. Building systems include HVAC, water treatment, electrical, lighting, plumbing, energy management, fire protection, structural, hardware, fire alarm, telecom, security, and tenant sub-meter billing.

·       Develop and oversee the budget for the operations and capital expenses of the property and its building systems as described above.

·       Provide exemplary customer service to internal and external customers in a positive and timely manner.  Ensure tenant complaints and concerns are handled in a prompt, responsible and professional manner. 

·       Develop and issue service contracts—define scope, issue RFP, analyze bid submittals and make recommendation to senior management for awarding the contract.

·       Supervise the installation, fabrication, construction, troubleshooting and repairing of complex mechanical and electrical equipment.

·       Review and coordinate work assignments, plan work to be performed and ensure proper tools, equipment and materials are available. Oversee the work of the building engineers, maintenance technicians and maintenance worker.

·       Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of equipment being serviced and employ service procedures and techniques indicative of first class work. Follow inspection and service procedures outlined in the preventative maintenance and loss control programs.

·       Inspect all areas of the building on a routine basis, report deficiencies and make recommendations for resolution.

·       Monitor contractors, inspect work and generate deficiency lists for building projects and tenant build out work.

·       Establish and monitor programs to ensure building compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agency and company directives.

·       Respond to or ensure proper staff response to after hour emergencies such as fire, flooding, severe weather (including snow and ice removal), power outage and other related situations including cleanup activities, as needed.

·       Develop and oversee the timely administration of the tenant work order program.

Staffing

·       Responsible for engineering staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action, and termination.

·       Lead by example and model behaviors and business methods that are consistent with BDG’s values.

·       Provide coaching, direction, and feedback as necessary and or a regular basis to support site operations.

·       Plans and monitors appropriate staffing level and utilization of labor, including overtime.

·       Prepare and conduct annual performance appraisals.

·       Recommend annual salary adjustments.

Financial

·       Develop and maintain accurate budgets, invoice processes and management.

·       Assist the property manager in the development of an annual operating budget and five-year capital plan as well as monthly tenant sub-meter billing.

Measures of Accountability

·       Efficient performance of the building systems.

·       Budget management.

·       Level of customer approval ratings based on verbal feedback and surveys.

Working conditions

·       Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs, stooping, standing, climbing and frequent relocation within the property.

Requirements

·       Strong knowledge of modern and complex building systems.

·       Knowledge and understanding of all applicable practices, techniques, laws, codes, project controls, and environmental regulations to include safety regulations.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

o   Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to clients. 

o   Ability to procure and maintain effective relationships with sub-contract companies. 

o   Ability to effectively present information at all levels from the on site needs to the executive team.

·       Functional knowledge of Word and Excel.  PowerPoint is a plus. 

·       Advance knowledge with WO/TR computer programs.

·       Advance knowledge of BMS/EMS systems.

·       Proficient in budget development, management, seeking necessary adjustments from upper management, and ensuring projects are either delivered on time and within budget or approved for variances.

·       Advanced experience with chilled water, heating hot water, process condenser water and variable refrigerant flow HVAC systems.

·       Experience working on high-rise buildings is desired.

·       Reliable transportation.

Education:

·       High School or equivalent degree required.  A.A. Degree or higher education strongly preferred.

·       CFC Universal required.

·       Maryland Stationary Engineer Grade 2 License required.

·       Minimum ten-years related experience – with supervisory experience.

·       Certifications and other licensing preferred.

Summary

The primary role of the Chief Building Engineer is to ensure the integrity and operation of all building systems and to maximize energy efficiency through the effective management of the building’s energy management systems. In addition, the Chief Building Engineer must maintain excellent tenant relations by promoting and providing a high level of customer service and responsiveness from the entire engineering team.  This is a supervisory position on the engineering team.