What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Engineer position at Complete Building Services?
About the Role
The Chief Engineer performs the work of all trades required by the contract, as directed by the Project Manager. The Chief Engineer plans, schedules, and assigns activities of personnel engaged in the maintenance and repair of electrical, mechanical, structural, and non-structural systems of all buildings. Inspects completed work for conformance to standards. Performs other duties as required or directed by management. This position requires a DC 1st or MD 1st class license and tier 3 data center experience. Base Hours: Monday-Friday 6AM-2:30PM
Responsibilities to include:
- Responsible for the building's systems including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and the supervision of technicians
- Develop and implement plans and schedules to achieve company and department goals
- Develop processes, procedures and standards for the facilities operational performance
- Read and understand contract and RFP requirements
- Create an atmosphere of professionalism and mutual support among employees
- Review work performance of subordinates
- Manage and maintain the completion of the facilities scheduled PM's through the CMMS
- Assist with environmental compliance
- Assist with the compliance of local, state, and federal codes
- Perform other duties as assigned
You Should Have
The Chief Engineer, shall possess the following minimum qualifications:
- Must be able to pass and maintain US Capitol Police background check
- Must possess a minimum of ten (10) years experience in the management of building mechanical maintenance operations and supervision of technicians for large facilities
- Must have tier 3 data center experience
- OSHA 30
- Must possess a valid stationary engineer's license equivalent to Class 1 Steam Engineer (DC) or First Grade Engineer (MD)
- Critical infrastructure - UPS, PDU's, ATS, and Fire Alarm System
- Demonstrate competency in other disciplines such as HVAC, plumbing and/or electrical
- Ability to plan, organize and meet project deadlines
- Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and prioritize work, as required
- Demonstrate working knowledge of engineering and building systems
- Ability to read, review, and understand blueprints
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
- Shall be available for emergency contact via cell phone twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, 365 days a year
- Shall be available to work flexible hours as required in response to emergency situations
- Excellent written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, CMMS and project tracking software
EOE, including disability/veterans
Why You'll Love Working With Us
Complete Building Services (CBS) is a company that is passionate about the operation and maintenance of facilities in the commercial and public sector. CBS is the largest division of The Donohoe Companies, Inc. - Washington's oldest real estate company. At CBS, we celebrate our diverse group of talented employees - and it shows. We are proud to say that we have been ranked by The Washington Business Journal as the "Best Place to Work" multiple times." We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, which starts with our interview process continues all the way through to your day to day role, regular corporate get togethers, pot luck breakfasts/lunches, office contests, to name a few.
