Chief Facilities Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the direct supervision of the engineering team and the day-to-day maintenance and operation of a Class A commercial office portfolio totaling 1M square feet. This role oversees all building systems and infrastructure ensuring operations are maintained to first-class standards. Responsibilities include the operation installation repair maintenance and continuous improvement of building structures and systems including HVAC plumbing electrical lighting elevators fire protection and energy management systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate maintain and troubleshoot HVAC electrical and plumbing systems including chillers cooling towers RTUs AHUs boilers pumps generators and transfer switches.

Oversee electrical infrastructure including switchgear panels UPS systems and emergency power systems.

Plan coordinate and supervise all preventative maintenance programs and corrective repair activities.

Provide hands-on leadership training and technical guidance to engineering and maintenance staff across all building systems and safety procedures.

Ensure timely and effective response to tenant service requests and work orders including monitoring completion and follow-up.

Coordinate with Client management on building projects tenant fit-outs and capital or construction initiatives.

Promote and enforce safety standards fire prevention practices and safe work habits throughout the property.

Monitor manage and optimize building energy usage and efficiency.

Maintain organized and accurate documentation including O&M manuals blueprints safety records training logs MSDS documentation and related files.

Foster a professional work environment that emphasizes customer service accountability and team collaboration.

Oversee all contracted maintenance repair and construction vendors to ensure compliance with Client policies standards and regulatory requirements.

Participate in and manage a 24/7 emergency on-call rotation providing updates to management as required.

Assist management with operating and capital budget development through routine inspections assessments and annual recommendations.

Collaborate closely with Client management and property teams to support overall building operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 8 years of commercial building engineering experience; prior Chief or Lead Engineer experience preferred.

State-issued Refrigeration Technician license and EPA Universal (608) certification required.

Strong working knowledge of chillers cooling towers RTUs ductwork energy management systems plumbing electrical systems and fire/life safety systems.

Demonstrated technical expertise and strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills including mechanical controls.

Working knowledge of NEC OSHA NFPA DEP and Life Safety codes and regulations.

Strong communication organizational and customer service skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands.

Valid Florida drivers license required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.