Engineering Associate

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A leading global private real estate investment advisor, is seeking a strong candidate to join our Development & Construction Management Team as an Associate to support Cold Chain business that develops, owns, and manages temperature-controlled warehousing, distribution, and processing / production facilities throughout the United States.

The Associate will report to the Vice President of Development and oversee the operations, maintenance, repairs, and construction activity within our growing portfolio of cold storage facilities on behalf of various clients. The successful candidate will work closely with the company's Asset Management Team, Property Managers, Joint Venture Partners, Tenants, etc. to ensure compliance with existing maintenance / safety programs and implementation of best practices to increase asset value. Additionally, the successful candidate will support the Development Team and Investments Team on the due diligence and underwriting of new investments and expansion / renovation of existing facilities to maximize flexibility / functionality, efficiency, and sustainability.

This position will be in Bethesda, MD office.

Position Responsibilities :

Asset Oversight :

• Accountable for implementation of a facility maintenance and refrigeration operation strategy to enhance long-term value of growing portfolio of temperature-controlled warehouse and distribution facilities.
• Conduct regular site inspections to observe Tenant compliance with maintenance and operational requirements, identify maintenance activity completion / failure points, and provide corrective action reports as required.
• Inspect and recommend repair of thermal details, including roof, IMP, and cold storage doors.
• Assist in identifying and investigating construction defects or other physical repair needs, as well as optimal repair solutions.
• Work with property managers and tenant's facility management teams to ensure they safely achieve operational goals through start-up and systems operation.
• Establish and manage third-party vendor resources to ensure facility safety, such as OSHA & EPA compliance, including PSM and RMP.
• Establish and maintain a global EAM (Enterprise Asset Management), including preventive maintenance history and asset tracking.
• Establish and maintain relationships with various stakeholders, including property managers, tenant's facility maintenance / operations teams, service contractors, A&E consultants, etc.
• Track industry trends to ensure alignment with Cold Storage user / tenant objectives as the market grows and evolves; share and apply expertise and knowledge throughout the organization.
• Assist with implementation of ESG strategy by onboarding operating assets onto data collection platform and creation of Sustainability Action Plans for each asset.
• Provide oversight, direction, and guidance for facility / property management initiatives
• Review and advise on technical reports commissioned by Asset Management team.

Capital Improvement Projects & Repositioning :

New Developments & Acquisitions :

Education and Experience :

Preferred qualifications include a four-year degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management. Additional education in industrial refrigeration operation is advantageous. Candidates should possess a minimum of ten years of experience in industrial refrigeration operation, facility design, development, construction / project management, and direct involvement in the cold storage sector. Experience working for an owner / operator, developer, or similar organization is required.

Essential Qualifications :

The compensation plan for this individual will be commensurate with the skills required of the position and will be negotiated to attract exceptional candidates. The total rewards package will comprise a competitive base salary, annual incentive plan, and health plan.

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