What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Engineer position at The Building People Career Center?
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.
