Current Positions

Primary Purpose of Position:

• Manage the direction and oversight of engineering operations for existing assets, new development and acquisition projects in assigned regional portfolio.

Essential Functions:

• Overall responsibility for the operations, maintenance and modifications of all building mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, fire protection, roofs and facades.

• Supervise the Capital Expense process to include activities such as developing an on-going five-year plan, assisting in the determination of need and providing oversight of carrying out the plan related to building systems and infrastructure.
• Perform preliminary feasibility analysis for proposed capital projects.
• Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive training program related to building systems for the property management and engineering staff.
• Provide supplemental supervision, direction and assistance to building engineering staff.

• Develop outline specifications and recommendations for capital projects that involve mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Manage all Chemical Treatment Processes and recommend changes and/or corrective actions. Oversee NYC legionella compliance for cooling towers.

• Perform new and existing building plan and specification review including tenant improvement projects and conduct on-site inspections of projects.

• Provide engineering review of proposed improvements to regional properties and advise senior management of recommendations.

• Coordinate all Building Automation System operations including: new systems, upgrades and service agreements.
• Provide interface and serve as a point of contact with regional leasing department on technical matters relating to lease accommodations at new and existing properties.

• Provide oversight of the preventative maintenance, loss control and service call programs.

• Participate in the review of existing facilities and the due diligence review of planned acquisitions.

• Coordinate energy compliance and conservation, along with corporate indoor air quality programs.
• Manage the region’s Competitive Energy purchases.

• Develop and coordinate discount purchasing programs related to building mechanical and plant operations

• Assist in the development of engineering staff to include performance management and on going professional development opportunities.

• Participate in the solicitation of bid proposals concerning Fire Alarm, Emergency Power Systems, HVAC, Elevators, Plumbing Systems and general building infrastructure.

• Maintain and refine a documented preventative maintenance and service call program for all building systems.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for the engineering teams and take steps to assure quality and efficiency of performance.
• Oversee code compliance of building equipment/systems including but not limited to OSHA, Fire Alarm, Emergency Power Systems, HVAC, Elevators, Plumbing Systems and general building infrastructure.
• Oversee compliance with all local laws, including, 26,33,84,87,88,97 and 152
• Assist in the development, updating and implementation of building emergency/contingency plans and coordinate the participation of engineering personnel 
• Oversee implementation of Program in assigned properties.
• Manage the regions participation in corporate sustainability programs, including green power procurement, renewable energy credits and GRESB submittals.
• Have a working knowledge of NFPA codes, specifically NFPA  13( sprinklers), and 25( standpipes)
• Ability to manage and direct outside engineering consultants.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Represent company as an active member of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), and other organizations as appropriate.
• Actively participate in assigned company-wide task force initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• BS degree in engineering, with commercial real estate experience
• A minimum of 10- 15 years of progressively responsible facilities engineering experience required in a first class commercial office environment. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of national/local codes and regulations required.
• Knowledgeable in ADA and OSHA requirements for training and general industry.
• Strong communications and organizational skills.  Ability to prepare and facilitate presentations.
• Ability to work independently as well as an effective team member or leader.
• Ability to organize, set priorities and motivate others.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proven customer service skills.
• Proven problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to a variety of multiple tasks/situations with both creativity and resourcefulness.
• Proficiency with computers and related business software, database and spreadsheet packages to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Bluebeam
• LEED qualifications desired

Physical Requirements:

• Involves work of a general office nature usually performed sitting such as operation of a computer.
• Involves movement between departments to facilitate work.
• Vision ability must allow the reading of printed materials, and drawings.
• May be required to stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, balance, climb stairs and/or ladders, work at heights and in environments with wide ambient and conditioned temperature ranges both while working outside and inside. 
• Travel between buildings is required.

Reporting Structure:

• This position reports to the Senior Vice President, Property Management who provides supervision, guidance and evaluates work performance on a periodic basis.