Chief Engineer

Job Title Chief Engineer Job Description Summary POSITION SUMMARY Chief Engineer is responsible for the effective daily leadership of his/her staff, managing the engineering program to the highest level of quality work and customer service as well as the administration of the engineering department in alignment with the management team, the C&W engineering platform, and client expectations. The Chief Engineer will perform at the highest of ethical standards, reflecting the core values of C&W as defined in its Business Code of Conduct, Policies and Procedures Manual, and other related company policies. Responsible to plan, implement, coordinate, and supervise all mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, energy management, and manpower development programs for assigned properties. The Chief Engineer may be required to perform limited hands on operational duties and is not precluded from performing Watch Activity. Job Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES u2022 Supervise engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, personnel development, etc. u2022 Ensure performance management, coaching, and development of team members through established HR processes and disciplinary actions. u2022 Participate and coordinate annual scheduling and execution of the C&W Safety Program as directed by Asset Services, Engineering Leadership, EH&S Administration, and so forth. Responsible for 100% Compliance at his/her site. u2022 Manage operational accounts for building, including variance reporting, as required and assist in development of operating and capital budgets u2022 Utility Management such as tracking use, consumption, cost, reporting, comparison models, sub-metering, budgeting, variances as directed by Management and/or Leadership. u2022 Conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment; identify and resolve issues. u2022 Assist in maintenance/engineering issues as required u2022 Recommend and implement improvements for preventive maintenance programs on an ongoing basis. u2022 Develop, implement, and maintain an effective preventive and predictive maintenance program for task scheduling, routines, and performance. Program to include procedures for annual, semi-annual, quarterly, monthly and other scheduled maintenance as provided by the manufactureru2019s recommendations and/or industry best practices. u2022 Develop and maintain effective building-specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals. u2022 Coordinate development of and/or maintain an Operations Document Library, including but not limited to construction plans, structural plans, as-built drawings, MEP schedules, line diagrams and schematics, equipment and operation manuals, start up and commissioning documents, and equipment warranties. u2022 Formulate and conduct building-related systems and equipment training. u2022 Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel, and engineers. u2022 Oversee all building systems including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical issues; must remain current with latest HVAC technology trends. u2022 Maintain ongoing communication with tenants, clients, property management, and vendors u2022 Develop specifications and assist in solicitation, administration, execution and performance of maintenance/ repair service contracts. u2022 May assist in solicitation and acquisition of new management contracts u2022 Respond to all emergency situations quickly (fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns u2022 Implement and administer inventory control programs, purchase parts and supplies. u2022 Ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agency, and company directives as relates to building operations. Duties are inclusive of approximately 50% operating engineer responsibilities; May be only maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts; may require shift work and/or on-call or stand-by duties KEY COMPETENCIES u2022 Communication Proficiency (oral and written) u2022 Interpersonal Skills u2022 Organization Skills u2022 Technical Proficiency u2022 Leadership IMPORTANT EDUCATION u2022 High School Diploma or GED Equivalent IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE u2022 7+ years of related work experience in a commercial property setting or any similar combination of education or experience ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS u2022 Vocational/Technical training certificate u2022 Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, i.e. Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses u2022 Universal Technician for CFCu2019s depending on market licensure requirements u2022 Financial knowledge necessary for reading and understanding budgets, budget variances and basic reporting as required by management u2022 Familiar with Energy Management System (EMS)/programming and fire alarm systems u2022 Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The PHYSICAL DEMANDS described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for 30-40% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction. Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidateu2019s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $38.25 - $45.00 Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us. INCO: u201cCushman & Wakefieldu201d

Created: 2026-02-05