Engineering Manager

Summary Description: Plans, coordinates, and manages all mechanical operations, maintenance, energy management, and employee development programs according to Optima Management Group (OMG) quality standards and property operating objectives. Directly supervises the engineering staff.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

The Engineering Manager is responsible for the following:

§ Direct and oversee all building maintenance and operations.

§ Recommend appropriate staffing levels and hire, supervise, and coordinate the activities of engineering staff while assuring compliance with OMG's standards.

§ Direct and maintain an effective operation and general maintenance program with accurate, up-to-date records including, but not limited to HVAC, MEP, electrical, and plumbing.

§ Train engineering staff, including, but not limited to, building systems, equipment function and purpose, and operation and maintenance procedures.

§ Maintain current and historical preventive maintenance and repair records on all mechanical equipment.

§ Ensure property compliance with all City, State, and Federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards, and regulations.

§ Establish and implement prompt and courteous responses to tenant requests within OMG's guidelines.

§ Maintain ethical, professional, and courteous relations with contractors and tenants.

§ Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with the entire operation staff and perform as a team member.

§ Follow and maintain all current emergency procedures set forth by OMG and the assigned property, including but not limited to:

§ Direct and assist with evacuations, bomb searches, and life safety alarms as needed.

§ Assist emergency authorities and response teams as fire/life safety director.

§ Control engineering activities and building mechanical systems.

§ Monitor and approve engineering personnel time sheets.

§ Adhere to all OMG and property policies and procedures, safely perform all duties, and help ensure compliance with city, state, and federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards, and regulations.

§ Actively participate in required training activities and seminars.

§ Establish inventory control programs with appropriate parts stocking levels with accurate and timely records of receipts and issues.

§ Provide engineering staff with appropriate equipment, tools, and training to the property.

§ Develop long-term strategic plans and forecasting for the property.

§ Evaluate and counsel engineering staff on performance.

§ Provide staff leadership, counseling, training, and staff scheduling.

§ Prepare annual budget proposal and monitor and explain variances from approved budget to actual expenses/income.

§ Establish vision and goals for the engineering department personnel.

§ Test, maintain, and keep records to ensure emergency equipment is in good working order.

§ Evaluate, recommend, and monitor mechanical contractors.

§ Maintain and update blueprint and equipment operations and maintenance information organization.

§ Monitor building energy use, produce reports and proposals, and maintain energy management programs.

§ Monitor metered tenant billbacks.

§ Oversee tenant construction to ensure building integrity.

§ Maintain required OSHA and Worker's Compensation safety and accident reports on engineering personnel and facilities.

§ Assume additional responsibilities as delegated by the Property Manager or General Manager

Experience:

§ Five or more years experience as a Building Engineer or equivalent facilities technical trade

§ Two or more years of supervisory experience required.

§ Budget preparation and administration experience required

Education:

§ High school diploma or equivalent

Skills:

§ Knowledge of property management procedures and concerns

§ Ability to efficiently handle and coordinate multiple tasks and project assignments.

§ Contract administration.

§ Strategic supervisory and decision-making skills

§ Read and use all types of testing equipment, analog, digital multi-meters, pressure and temperature indicating and recording devices, air flow measuring devices, and leak detection devices.

§ Knowledge and proper use of essential hand tools (i.e., socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws, hammers, etc.)

§ Understand correct usage of power tools (pneumatic, electric, or engine drive), drill motors, saws, grinder, impact wrenches, etc.

§ Read and understand various instructions, including equipment instruction manuals, furnished in written, oral, or scheduled form.

§ Analyze data and determine time, place, and sequence of operations or actions based on data analysis; execute determinations and/or report on events.

§ Perform mathematical computations related to building operations for problem-solving building comfort and operation issues.

§ Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

§ Possess strong computer skills to effectively administer and implement changing requirements within the engineering programs.

§ Interact with employees, visitors, and contractors with poise and diplomacy.

§ Maintain a calm demeanor in emergencies.

§ Understand and apply correct usage of all personal safety equipment.

§ When applicable, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits (i.e., Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician’s License, EPA CFC Universal Certification Technician certificate, etc.)

§ Strong financial analysis skills, interpreting, composing variances, and controlling budgets.

§ Strong problem-solving skills

Physical abilities/Working Conditions:

• Work indoors approximately 80% of the time and outdoors approximately 20% of the time
• Use olfactory, auditory, and visual senses
• Work standing all-day
• Lift 25 lbs. or more
• Climb up and down stairs and ladders
• Access remote work areas and confined spaces (i.e., crawl spaces, roofs)
• Use a full range of manual dexterity (i.e., sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting)

§ Meet the shift working requirements of the assigned property; shifts may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, and requirements.