Lead Building Engineer

Cushman & Wakefield • Full-time • Cambridge, MA, US • 2m ago

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced person to fill the Lead Engineer role for a site in the life science sector. The right candidate must work well within a team, give direction to junior staff, and most importantly train the staff in the proper operation of all building and technical systems. The candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day maintenance and operations of all buildings and associated systems. They will assign and supervise the work of Building Engineers and/or Maintenance Technicians and coordinate and/or perform a variety of tenant services for a respective site or group of buildings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operation, maintenance and repair of all building and site systems for a site or assigned group of buildings. Building systems include HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, energy management, and fire protection.
Promote, establish and maintain positive relations with tenants via proactive communication and routine follow-up.
Ensure the proper installation, fabrication, construction, and repair or maintenance of complex mechanical and electrical equipment.
Review drawings, plans and collaborate with customers engineering department
Assign and monitor preventive maintenance and repair work schedules for respective site staff.
Oversee organization and accuracy of preventive maintenance, and repair work and related records for the respective site/buildings.
Assist Building Engineers and/or perform the troubleshooting of building systems as needed.
Regularly inspect all areas of the site/building(s) and report deficiencies as well as suggestions for improvements.
Communicate regularly with the Facility Manager(s) on the status and activity of the mechanical operations of all buildings and promptly report any potential or existing problems.
Contribute to the collective effort of maintaining exemplary operating and maintenance standards by communicating general property deficiencies to building staff, Property Managers, Director, Engineering, etc.
Coordinate the day-to-day coverage of respective site/buildings to ensure proper coverage.
Available for various shifts and to occasionally work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays to ensure adequate building coverage and perform necessary repairs. Respond to after-hours emergencies such as fire, flooding, severe weather (including snow and ice removal), power outage, and other related situations including clean-up activities.
Coordinate and maintain the day-to-day upkeep, organization, and safety of the in-house workspaces, penthouse equipment rooms and base building areas.
Procure vendor/contract prices for mechanical parts, equipment and tools. Submit for review and approval by Account Director and project manager
Maintain a logbook on daily activities/events.
Promote and contribute toward overall effort in maintaining a high standard in the operation and appearance of the building(s) and grounds as well as tenant relations through daily work practices.

Required skills

Basic computer skills
Strong technical and problem-solving abilities including those related to mechanical controls.
Ability to build strong internal and external relationships with building management, co-workers, and vendors
Ability to work independently as well as a productive member of a team. Be able to coordinate projects or tasks efficiently and optimize the performance of others. Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
Familiarity with CMMS and Work Order Management systems
Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
Demonstrates strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with OSHA, NEC, NFC and Life Safety codes.

Qualification

Qualified individual must have at least two years of related experience.

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to stand, walk, reach and use arms to perform tasks as well as push and pull objects and grasp with hands.
Regularly required to talk and hear and occasionally required to smell.
Frequently required to sit, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, balance, climb stairs and ladders, work at heights and in environments with temperature ranges both while working outside and inside.
Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Involves movement between departments, building and floors to facilitate work

Education (Preferred)