Chief Engineer

Description/Job Summary:

The Building People, LLC, has a position for a Chief Engineer in Cincinnati, OH. The Facilities Manager/Chief Engineer is responsible for the management, supervision, and professional development of all building engineering personnel.

The FM/Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring proper operations, maintenance service and repair of all equipment while supporting goals of guest satisfaction, cost control, and profitability. He/she is also responsible for overseeing and participating in the Preventative Maintenance program ensuring that all equipment is maintained to The Building People standards.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• The FM/Chief Engineer will manage properties as directed by the SPM and property owner and in accordance with the contract requirements.
• The FM/Chief Engineer functions as the professional-in-charge of the specific buildings under management.
• Conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment; identify and resolve issues.
• Recommend and implement improvements for preventive maintenance programs on an ongoing basis.
• Oversee all building systems including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical issues; must remain current with latest HVAC technology trends.
• Provide weekly and monthly reports as required
• Daily checks with staff, approves timecard, vacations, and overtime.
• Screen, hire, supervise, and coordinate training activities for engineering staff.
• Assist with reducing operating expenses while maintaining and enhancing the quality of the services provided.
• Assist in generating and executing budgets
• Assist with generating scope for /RFA/RFP.
• Ensure safety guidelines are followed and OSHA compliance.
• Assist with construction projects by review drawings to ensure standards are followed.
• Vendor contract review and management.
• Monitor and control energy efficiency.
• Assist with generating SOP's
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Required Skills:

• Shall possess at least five years (within the past seven years) experience in the management and supervision of building mechanical operations and maintenance for buildings.
• Proven ability to lead a maintenance program for commercial facilities with experience in using a CMMS
• Financial knowledge necessary for reading and understanding budgets, budget variances and basic reporting as required by management
• Familiar with Building Automation Systems(BAS) and its use to monitor and control energy efficiency.
• Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word
• Working knowledge of all aspects of building systems and operations, contractual maintenance, construction and related services, and local laws and building codes pertaining to building operations and safety

Preferred Skills:

• Generator operations, BAS, basic Mechanical experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Federal Government experience is a plus
• CMMS experience in Maximo

Required Experience:

O&M Foreman shall have at least ten years of experience as a foreman for HVAC, electrical and building operations systems. Shall have experience in resolving design and operational problems, providing advice and making recommendations regarding building operations systems usage.

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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