Commercial Chief Building Engineer

Chief Engineer - (Commercial Real Estate, Nonresidential)

Location: Atlanta, GA 30346 (Perimeter)

Salary: $110,000 - $125,000

MUST HAVE COMMERCIAL OFFICE REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE, NO EXCEPTIONS

Summary of Job Description:

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the operational management and effective daily leadership and

administration of the engineering team with the objectives of safely, efficiently, and effectively operating

machinery and systems in a cost-effective manner. The Chief Engineer must ensure the highest level of

professionalism, while meeting the client's needs, and a commitment to achieving the goal of 100%

uptime throughout the engineering team. Responsible for protecting and improving the value of the

client's assets and ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended

function.

Schedule: 7am-4pm (flexible) Monday through Friday, on-call rotation

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including: fire/life

safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls) electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, primary

switch gear), cabling (data and voice, broad band), lighting and temperature controls systems,

critical environments, light construction (painting, doors, relights, locks), digital systems (fire alarm,

duress, card access, radionics, CCTV). Utilize staff and contract with outside vendors as

necessary.

• Supervise and manage engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training and personal

development

• Identify the maintenance objectives of the facility and incorporate those objectives into a

documented plan that includes preventive, predictive and reactive maintenance procedures.

• Identify safety hazards within the building and incorporate the remediation of such hazards to

ensure that the building's staff and occupants work in a safe environment. Implement, administer,

and manage safety training programs.

• Ensure that compliance of all regulatory laws and guidelines are met as they relate to the

operation of the building's infrastructure. Responsible for alerting management of building

discrepancies.

• Assist in the development of a Capital plan which would include planning for infra-structure

upgrades, equipment replacements and building modifications to ensure the building's future

capabilities are maintained.

• Responsible for ensuring that major projects performed at the building are properly planned,

executed and closed out in accordance with standard industry practices.

• Maintain all infrastructure and compliance documentation for the building including up-to-date

building drawings and single lines as well as documentation mandated for the purpose of

maintaining regulatory compliance with Federal, State or Local law.

• Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building either as

representatives of the building itself or tenants operating within the buildings.

• Responsible for keeping records of buildings rounds and readings, all engineering logs and

engineering data sheets.

• Responsible for advance training and notification to all contractors so that they are informed and

knowledgeable with respect to the building's functions and the work they are to perform, including

an incident contact response list.

• Ensuring all critical equipment and events are a well-understood process among the building staff,

engineers, tenants and contractors who perform work on the building's critical infrastructure.

• Performs additional job duties as requested.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 10+ years related work experience, including supervisory experience (could be 7+ but experience

must compensate)

• Experience of 5+ years managing a crew
• 3-5 years critical environment experience. High-density data center experience a plus.
• Experience managing major electrical shutdowns strongly desired.
• Deep understanding of critical power systems including UPS, PDU, ATS, STS, and generators.
• Universal CFC certification required
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel
• Excellent customer service skills are mandatory.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Excellent writing skills required.
• Ability to comply with both Jones Lang LaSalle and client-directed Policies & Procedures.
• A successful candidate must be self-motivated who can work independently or on a team.

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