Assistant Chief Engineer

Assistant Chief Engineer (Local 399) The Franklin

Tishman Speyer creates vibrant destinations and dynamic environments that inspire innovation and connected communities. As a diversified developer operator and investment manager of top‑tier real estate in 33 markets across the globe our business choices are driven by the belief that real estate should unlock human potential. Tishman Speyers diversified portfolio spans market rate and affordable residential communities, premier office properties and retail spaces, industrial facilities and mixed‑use campuses.

We create state‑of‑the‑art life science centers through our Breakthrough Properties joint venture and foster innovation through our strategic proptech investments. By combining global perspective with local expertise and a personalized approach we are able to anticipate our customers evolving needs. We were the first real‑estate company to introduce asset‑wide amenity services through our ZO platform and the first traditional real‑estate company to create its own flexible space and coworking brand Studio.

Since our founding in 1978 Tishman Speyer has acquired, developed and operated 576 properties totaling 233 million square feet with a combined value of over $131 billion (U.S.). Tishman Speyer currently has approximately $65 billion in assets under management including iconic properties such as New York City’s Rockefeller Center, São Paulos Torre Norte, The Springs in Shanghai, Paris Bourse in Paris and Frankfurt’s Opern Turm and Taunus Turm.

The Assistant Chief Engineer will report to the Chief Engineer and be based at our Class A property The Franklin in Chicago. The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall performance of the building systems, assisting the leadership of the Engineering team with operational management and administration to meet the objectives of safely, efficiently and effectively operating, repairing and maintaining equipment and systems in accordance with the budget.

The Assistant Chief Engineer must ensure the highest level of professionalism while meeting the needs of the facility and related tenant needs. The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for protecting and improving the value of the assets and ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended functions optimally. The Assistant Chief Engineer will assist in developing, implementing and managing the reliability‑based maintenance and repair program and continuously evaluating it in combination with operations and reliability methods to make changes that enhance effectiveness, efficiency or safety in consultation with the Chief Engineer.

• Assure safe, efficient and proper operation and maintenance of all HVAC, domestic water, electric, life/safety and related equipment of the facility.
• Assure proper adherence to all Engineering SOPs as established by the company.
• Train the highest quality engineers to meet the demands of the facility.
• Maintain good customer relations through prompt courteous response to customer requests and prompt resolution to customer problems.

• In the absence of the Chief Engineer, the Assistant Chief Engineer assumes primary responsibility for Engineering in tandem with the General Manager, maintaining constant communication with the Director of Engineering.

• Assist with the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including: fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls), electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, primary switch gear), cabling (data and voice broadband), lighting and temperature control systems, vertical transportation systems, critical environments and light construction (painting, doors, locks). Utilize staff and contractors as necessary.
• Follow company Engineering SOPs.
• Supervise engineers and maintenance staff, including training and personal development.
• Assist with identification of the maintenance objectives of the facility and incorporate those objectives into a documented plan that includes preventive, corrective and reliability maintenance procedures, and ensure the…