We have an outstanding career for opportunity for a Commercial Chief Building Engineer to join a leading Company located in the Austin, TX surrounding area.
The Chief Engineer organizes, monitors, and supervises the maintenance and repair activities, associated with a high-rise Class-A Office Building. In addition to the aforementioned responsibilities, the Chief Engineer is charged with oversight of the fire and life safety systems, assisting Property Management staff in providing the highest level of customer service and satisfaction, and submitting mechanical and structural recommendations relative to tenant and owner issues. 
Job Responsibilities:Responsible for assisting in establishing and implementing preventive maintenance program for the associated building systems, facilities, and equipment.Manage and schedule engineering personnel to fulfill day-to-day maintenance activities, as well as special projects and emergency situations.Prepare the annual operations budget within specified operating parameters as well as periodic reports relating to prepared budget such as variance and forecasting reports.The Chief Engineer shall participate in the day-to-day financial management of the designated operating accounts assigned with specific attention to payroll and accounts payable.Assist in negotiating contracts for various building services, interacting with and supervising contract personnel as necessary.Coordinate on-site construction activities, attend construction meetings, review plans, and ensure Local, State and Federal code compliance.Responsible for maintaining supply, tool, and equipment inventory.Obtain competitive pricing for materials, goods, and services, and reviews invoices upon receipt to ensure accuracy.Supervise engineering staff and promote the safe and effective use of labor resources.Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual engineering reports, relative to capital projects, major repair and maintenance, and utility data.Maintain blueprints, specifications and maintenance manuals for the property.Assist Senior Property Manager with extensive owner reporting requirements.Research and recommend new technology for repair and/or capital replacement of obsolete building systems.Responsible for staying current in technology through training seminars, literature, continuing education and trade organizations.Assist Property Manager with tenant relations.Coordinate and record training for engineering staff, including safety, OSHA and on-line Intellum modules.
RequirementsMinimum of 5 years of experience in commercial building Class A over 500K sq.ftMinimum 5 years of managerial experience as you will oversee a teamCertified 'Universal' refrigerant recovery HVAC technician Professional designation preferred.Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) is required.Thorough knowledge and understanding of Local and State building codes and regulations.Must possess ability to identify structural and mechanical issues, collect and extrapolate data, draw valid conclusions and provide recommendations to senior management.Must work well with others and interact positively with customers.Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.Must be detail-oriented and well organized.Must have the ability to manage time and multiple projects efficiently and achieve the required results.Affiliated with BOMA/SMA.Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systemsFamiliarity with building automation systems and energy management practicesExcellent problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindsetEffective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with tenants and team members