Senior Chief Engineer

Position Overview

The Building People has an opportunity available for a Senior Chief Engineer to oversee approximately 1,000,000 SF in Kings Point, NY (North-Western Nassau County). In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems while leading a team of engineers and maintenance staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems as a key member of the contract PMO.
• Provide supervisory and management support to the Preventive Maintenance Supervisor, engineers, and maintenance staff.
• Create and routinely update a documented plan that includes preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance procedures.
• Participate regularly in client-facing and property team communications.
• Lead, create, and manage the engineering budget and actively participate in the overall operating budget process.
• Assist in the development of a capital improvement plan.
• Select, schedule, supervise, and direct contractors/vendors while monitoring and documenting their performance.
• Respond effectively to emergencies and service calls, providing timely updates to the Property Management Team.
• Assist with soliciting proposals from vendors for assigned projects.
• Lead and organize ongoing technical, safety, and operational process training programs and procedures.
• Oversee large, complex facilities and maintenance projects.
• Contribute to the organization through strategy definition and the implementation of directed initiatives.
• Develop or assist with documentation and management of information.
• Ensure all facilities systems are in proper working order by conducting preventative maintenance and addressing issues promptly.
• Lead complex facilities projects, accurately estimating building costs and project timelines.
• Communicate the status of facilities projects to supervisors and other impacted stakeholders.
• Oversee, secure, and maintain maintenance and operations contracts with vendors to ensure continuity of operations.
• Prepare reports and maintain records associated with vendor operation and facility maintenance.
• Develop and implement facility-related Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), ensuring routine testing of critical systems and equipment.
• Assist in coordinating inspections, certifying safety equipment, and establishing emergency contact procedures for unscheduled system interruptions or equipment malfunctions.
• Provide technical assistance during emergency response incidents and participate as necessary in safety and operations committee meetings.