Senior Chief Engineer

Role Overview

The Senior Chief Engineer provides senior-level leadership and oversight of all engineering and maintenance operations for a designated property, portfolio of buildings, or campus environment. The role is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of all building systems and infrastructure, while leading and developing engineering staff to ensure operational excellence.

What You Will Do

Provide leadership and supervision of engineering and maintenance staff, oversee engineering operations, ensure all services are delivered in alignment with client expectations, and utilize CMMS and other platforms to manage work orders and preventive maintenance.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of engineering experience with significant supervisory responsibility in a commercial property environment, demonstrated experience in the operation, installation, and maintenance of building systems, and knowledge of applicable engineering practices, project controls, and environmental regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 10+ years of engineering experience with significant supervisory responsibility in a commercial property environment
• Demonstrated experience in the operation, installation, and maintenance of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systems
• Universal Technician certification for CFCs, as required by market or regulatory standards, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of applicable engineering practices, project controls, and environmental regulations
• Familiarity with Energy Management Systems (EMS), fire alarm systems, and Building Management Systems
• Proficiency in staff scheduling, after-hours coverage coordination, preventive maintenance planning, and prioritization of urgent needs
• Working knowledge of property management financial reporting, including R&M, utility, and capital expenses, with the ability to explain variances
• Moderate-level computer skills, including Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Extensive experience working with a CMMS for work order management and preventive maintenance

Benefits

• health insurance
• vision insurance
• dental insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• paid time off
• unpaid time off