What are the responsibilities and job description for the Portfolio Chief Engineer position at Unico Properties, LLC?
PORTFOLIO CHIEF ENGINEER (BELLEVUE, WA)
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ABOUT UNICO PROPERTIES LLC
Unico Properties LLC, a subsidiary of Unico Investment Group LLC, is a commercial real estate investor, developer, and full-service operator focused on office assets in emerging markets throughout the United States.
Since 1953, Unico Properties has created places where people want to be, curating environments that foster the well-being of people and communities. Unico is committed to building and operating sustainable real estate—buildings that protect our planet’s resources and are healthy and productive places to live and work.
ABOUT OUR BENEFITS
We offer competitive pay and generous benefits, including:
- Two benefit plans to choose from: a Qualified High Deductible Health Plan or a Buy-Up PPO Plan.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption.
- 401(k) plan with up to $9,000 in employer matching each year, 401(k) after-tax elections allowed up to 415(c) limit.
- Starting with 3 weeks of flexible paid time off (PTO), which increases with tenure.
- 11 paid holidays off each year.
- 12 hours of paid volunteer time and $200 charitable contribution matching each year.
- Up to $2,000 Education allowance yearly.
- Required licensing and training covered at 100%.
- This position is also eligible for participation in our annual bonus program.
SALARY
- Starting at $98,000 - $128,000 annually, for candidates in Washington state.
ABOUT THIS POSITION
The Portfolio Chief Engineer is responsible for daily operations of a portfolio of office buildings (generally 500,000 square feet or more). Responsibilities include HVAC, plumbing, electrical, other mechanical systems, fire life safety, and safety. Ensures all mechanical systems are operational and safe. Manages engineering staff and service partners to coordinate preventative maintenance, tenant improvements, and special projects. Select service partners and contractors. Negotiates service partner contracts. Inspects work performed on buildings. Participates in LEED Certification process and operates buildings for energy efficiency (using Energy Star as a measure). Performs engineering tasks. Schedules, and may participate in, on-call rotation of building engineers. Interacts and coordinates with Property Management staff to ensure company goals pertaining to engineering are being met.
Essential Functions include but are not limited to:
- Supervise engineering staff. Responsible for training, scheduling, coaching, annual reviews.
- Select service partners and negotiate service contracts.
- Oversee service partners and other contractors involved in building maintenance, security and construction projects.
- Inspect service partners’ and contractors’ work.
- Review constructions drawings before work commences.
- Responsible for all equipment in buildings and operational efficiency of buildings energy systems, tracks electrical consumption.
- Creates and oversees buildings preventative maintenance schedule.
- Supervises completion of daily work orders and projects.
- Orders parts as needed for department.
- Ensure buildings are in strict accordance with fire and safety codes.
- Evaluate building systems and make recommendations for repairs and replacements if necessary.
- Supervise and manage tool inventory, company vehicles used by staff.
- Responsible for hazardous waste management.
- Manage safety and accident prevention program.
- Creates procedures and job aids for all equipment.
- Draft expense budget for engineering department.
ABOUT YOU
Do you have the skills and meet the qualifications below? If so, we want to hear from you!
SKILLS
- Work requires thorough knowledge of controls, operation, design, repair, preventative maintenance of HVAC systems with respect to; air-balancing, pneumatic instruments, VAV systems, chilled water systems, condenser water systems, heat recovery, as well as plumbing systems.
- Work requires basic knowledge of electrical systems. Ability to troubleshoot electrical switchgear, transformers, and work with 480 volt, 3-phase power.
- Ability to implement ongoing training for the maintenance engineering staff in the areas of HVAC, electrical systems and plumbing systems.
- Ability to operate computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel and other programs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma and valid Driver’s License, required.
- 2-year technical accreditation preferred.
- 7 plus years’ experience in Commercial Property Engineering, required.
- Have current CFC card and Boiler license, required.
- Have current specialty 07 electrical license, required.
ADA REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Activities and Requirements of this Position:
- Finger Dexterity: Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements
- Talking: Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas
- Average Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
- Repetitive Motions: Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Average Visual Abilities: Average, ordinary, visual acuity
Mental Activities and Requirements of this Position:
- Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed involved instructions and to deal with problems involving a several variables
- Mathematics Ability: Perform basic math skills including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing four digit numbers;
- Language Ability: Ability to write complex sentences, using proper punctuation, and use adjectives and adverbs
Unico Properties LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will receive consideration without regards to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. If the applicant requires accommodation during the recruitment process, please reach out to careers@unicoprop.com.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Vets
Salary : $98,000 - $128,000
