Chief Engineer

Job Title

Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer is responsible for the effective daily leadership of staff, managing the engineering program to the highest level of quality work and customer service, and administering the engineering department in alignment with the management team, the C&W engineering platform, and client expectations. The role performs at the highest of ethical standards, reflecting the core values of C&W, and is responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, and supervising all mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, energy management, and manpower development programs for assigned properties.

The Chief Engineer may perform limited hands‑on operational duties and may perform Watch Activity.

• Supervise engineers and maintenance staff, including hiring, training, and personnel development.
• Ensure performance management, coaching, and development of team members through established HR processes and disciplinary actions.
• Participate and coordinate annual scheduling and execution of the C&W Safety Program; responsible for 100% compliance at the site.
• Manage operational accounts for buildings, including variance reporting and assistance in developing operating and capital budgets.
• Utility Management: track use, consumption, cost, reporting, comparison models, sub‑metering, budgeting, and variances as directed by Management.
• Conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment; identify and resolve issues.
• Assist in maintenance/engineering issues as required.
• Recommend and implement improvements for preventive maintenance programs on an ongoing basis.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective preventive and predictive maintenance program for task scheduling, routines, and performance, including annual, semi‑annual, quarterly, monthly, and other scheduled maintenance as recommended by manufacturers or industry best practices.
• Develop and maintain building‑specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals.
• Coordinate development of and/or maintain an Operations Document Library, including construction plans, structural plans, as‑built drawings, MEP schedules, line diagrams, schematics, equipment and operation manuals, start‑up and commissioning documents, and equipment warranties.
• Formulate and conduct building‑related systems and equipment training.
• Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel, and engineers.
• Oversee all building systems, including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical issues; remain current with the latest HVAC technology trends.
• Maintain ongoing communication with tenants, clients, property management, and vendors.
• Develop specifications and assist in solicitation, administration, execution, and performance of maintenance/repair service contracts.
• May assist in solicitation and acquisition of new management contracts.
• Respond to all emergency situations quickly (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns.
• Implement and administer inventory control programs, purchase parts and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agency, and company directives as relates to building operations.

• Communication proficiency (oral and written)
• Interpersonal skills
• Organization skills
• Technical proficiency
• Leadership

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

7+ years of related work experience in a commercial property setting or an equivalent combination of education or experience.

• Vocational/Technical training certificate
• Appropriate license/permit for trade (e.g., Journeyman or Master Electrician License, City Licenses)
• Universal Technician for CFC’s depending on market licensure requirements
• Financial knowledge required for reading and understanding budgets, budget variances, and basic reporting.
• Familiarity with Energy Management System (EMS)/programming and fire alarm systems
• Basic computing skills in Outlook, Excel, and Word

The PHYSICAL DEMANDS described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential…