Job Description

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Chief Engineer to join a leading Company located in the Tempe, AZ surrounding area.

The Chief Engineer organizes, monitors, and supervises the maintenance and repair activities,associated with a high-rise Class-A Office Building. In addition to the aforementioned responsibilities, the Chief Engineer is charged with oversight ofthe fire and life safety systems, assisting Property Management staff in providing the highest level of customer service and satisfaction, and submitting mechanical and structural recommendations relativeto tenant and owner issues.

Job Responsibilities:  

• Responsible for assisting in establishing and implementing a preventive maintenance program for the associated building systems, facilities, and equipment.
• Manage and schedule engineering personnel to fulfill day-to-day maintenance activities, as well as special projects and emergency situations.
• Prepare the annual operations budget within specified operating parameters as well as periodic reports relatingto the prepared budget, such as variance and forecasting reports.
• The Chief Engineer shall participate in the day-to-day financial management of the designated operating accounts, with specific attention topayroll and accounts payable.
• Assist in negotiating contracts for various building services, interacting with and supervising contract personnel as necessary.
• Coordinate on-site construction activities, attend construction meetings, review plans, and ensure Local, State andFederal code compliance.
• Responsible for maintaining supply, tool, and equipment inventory.
• Obtain competitive pricing for materials, goods, and services, and review invoices upon receipt to ensure accuracy.
• Supervise engineering staff and promote the safe and effective use of labor resources.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual engineering reports, relative to capital projects, major repair and maintenance, and utility data.
• Maintain blueprints, specifications andmaintenance manuals for the property.
• Assist SeniorProperty Manager with extensive owner reporting requirements.
• Research and recommend new technology for repair and/or capital replacement of obsolete building systems.
• Responsible for staying current in technology through training seminars, literature, continuing education andtrade organizations.
• Assist the Property Manager with tenant relations.
• Coordinate and record training for engineering staff, including safety, OSHA andonline Intellum modules.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• A high school diploma is required.
• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience managing high-rise Class A Commercial Office Properties over 500,000 square feet.
• 5+ years in a leadership role required.
• Certified 'Universal' refrigerant recovery HVAC technician.
• Professional designation preferred.
• Proficient use of the Microsoft Office suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint andOutlook) is required.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Local and State building codes and regulations.
• Must possess abilityto identify structural and mechanical issues, collect and extrapolate data, draw valid conclusions andprovide recommendations to senior management.
• Must work well with others and interact positively with customers.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and well organized.
• Must have the ability to manage time and multiple projects efficiently and achieve the required results.
• Affiliated with BOMA/SMA.
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Customer Service - Demonstrate optimum customer service delivery while performing all job functions
• Responsiveness - Need to perform responsibilities with an acute sense of urgency to meet the needs of others; respond to solve problems; willing to accept a variety of tasks associated with this position.
• Integrity - Demonstrate sound business ethics; consistently comply with organizational values; protect confidential information.
• Communication - Able to clearly express ideas; present verbal information in a straightforward manner; ask questions in order toopen channels of communication; listen to understand the perspective of others.

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience managing high-rise Class A Commercial Office Properties over 500,000 square feet.

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