Assistant Chief Building Engineer

About the role

Make your next move an expert one.

At Colliers it's not our success that sets us apart, it's how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what's right for our clients, people and communities.

Who you are

You're a technical and engineering expert, familiar with maintenance systems and equipment. You bring strong organizational skills, a customer-centric approach and a positive outlook to everything you do.

As an Assistant Chief Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring the maintenance systems are running efficiently to ensure the safety of our clients and their properties. You'll respond to client requests, prioritize and assign work orders to be performed by Building Engineers, and follow up to ensure minimal downtime. You like to be proactive by conducting regular inspections, alarm testing, and implementing preventative maintenance programs.

You also know how to develop and maintain strong relationships with property managers, suppliers and department leaders. And with a keen eye for details, you'll be able to successfully manage multiple priorities and reports, including inventory, records, and schedules.

What you bring

• At least 7 years' experience in building/property maintenance or engineering experience.
• Solid working knowledge of HVAC systems/maintenance, electrical, plumbing, energy management systems and other building mechanical equipment.
• CFC Universal certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel)
• Flexibility to be on-call to respond to after-hours / weekend emergency requests.

Bonus skills and experience

• A valid driver's license.
• Working knowledge of work order and preventative maintenance software systems.
• Holding any necessary/required licenses based on building and jurisdictional requirements.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent communications skills

What success looks like

• You maintain and check daily operating logs for the following: air conditioning, fan units, graph charts, utility meters and general complaints.
• You ensure that building systems and tenant service requests are handled efficiently at the most economical cost.
• You assist in the development of the annual budget and RFP process for budgeted projects.
• You demonstrate a clear understating of operating procedures and proper chemical treatment levels for cooling towers and boilers.

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• Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
• Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
• Direct applicants only please, no agencies.