at Cushman & Wakefield National in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job TitleSr. Engineering Manager
Job Description SummaryThis position is a key member of the Engineering Leadership team and is responsible for managing our national mobile engineering platform. This position will also provide strategic leadership over Engineering Operations related to client initiatives, capital planning and fleet and uniform programs. This position will have close interaction with Senior Management, Regional Engineers, Facility Managers, and Project Managers. This role has two direct reports in support of these programs.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Provide leadership for the engineering team in a multi-state market; Setting up a "local engineering leadership team" from property-level engineers to assist with implementation of the overall national engineering platform
Assist with development, implementation and monitoring of technical programs, and policies and procedures as required by both National Operations and Engineering
Works with Property Managers and Chief Engineers to help implement and coordinate requirements such as safety, quality assurance, sustainability, energy management, Energy Star, C&W engineering disciplines, and combined energy and water tracking tools as centrally located under Asset Services/GOS/Engineering on C&W Connect
Assists in the development of property/system specific technical and administrative training of property on-site engineering personnel
Works with building engineers and operations staff to establish and implement preventative maintenance programs in order to reduce equipment downtime, maintain property system integrity, maximize efficiency and minimize operating costs while protecting the properties assets
Works with building engineers to submit and obtain client approval for critical environment work authorizations; a procedure detailing shutdown plans for equipment serving critical spaces
Assists in scope definition, contract negotiations and bid reviews for service, and capital replacement projects
Provides direction and consultation to the operating staff for HVAC, MEP systems, Fire & Life Safety systems, Automation, Security, and OSHA compliance
Assists with responses to RFPs and RFIs, participates in new business presentations, account transitions and site assessments
Performs analysis on multiple work order, asset, and building metrics with the intent of identifying ways to optimize the R&M program
Manages fleet program to ensure optimal availability of all assets. Develop strategic plans to replace and modernize the fleet as needed to avoid breakdowns
Drive cohesive operations between regions, share lessons learned, communicate initiatives, track projects to completion
Skills
Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
Interpersonal Skills
Organization Skills
Critical thinking (problem solving on a multi-state level)
Technical Proficiency (Excel, Databases, CMMS tools, etc)
Leadership
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree (Engineering Preferred)
10 years of Operations or Program management of commercial property experience
Completion of Technical school study relating to HVAC design and Maintenance preferred
Minimum of 3 years of management level experience in facilities/property maintenance, engineering, the installation and operation of Building Systems (HVAC, plumbing, Fire/Life Safety, etc.), project management, and supervision of skilled trades and technical staff
Experience in building operations
Experience working with unionized and non-unionized employees
Technical proficiency in the mechanical, electrical and control systems used in the Property Management industry
Knowledge and interpretation and application of applicable commercial building codes and standards
Experience reading and interpreting documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and BAS SOO
Strong understanding of project management processes
Must be able to prepare and present detailed reports/presentations on building operations and systems
Ability to quickly define big picture problems, gather and assess relevant data and information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in order to implement solutions and repairs and delegate to appropriate personnel
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a... For full info follow application link.
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative? Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
