Assistant Chief Engineer

Position Summary:

Assists the Engineer Managers in providing oversight, direction, and coordination for facility operations and maintenance activities. Supervise and coordinate work activities of facility services personnel at assigned locations; typically, within a defined region that will be comprised of multiple buildings and engineering team members.   Plans & organizes routine and emergency maintenance to ensure the continuous, safe, efficient operation of all building systems and all physical aspects at each assigned property.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervision of Lead, Building Engineer,& MT staff including; training, evaluating, goal setting, time off & time entry approvals ,scheduling, disciplinary action, work allocation, problem resolution and technical support.
• Work with property/facility management and responsible engineers on capital planning and annual operating budget development, ensuring all work is completed timely and as budgeted.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of FS staff as required.
• Provides technical support to Property Management for all MEP and other facility related issues to include fire life safety .
• Assist in the development and implementation of standardized policies & procedure’s, and ensure engineers are performing work per the documented engineering & maintenance P&P manual.
• Conduct annual engineering audits for assigned locations, utilizing the companies’ software and procedures, to measure & report on the teams effectiveness.
• Ensure that all assigned locations maintain compliance with established SLA metrics in the CMMS workorder system and provide reporting as required to document. 
• Document value add solutions and in-house/self-perform cost savings projects for all assigned teams & locations.
• Lead and work with designated building engineers and energy manager to maintain Energy Star benchmarking and achieve energy star certification where obtainable.
• Continuously improve operating efficiencies, identify energy savings opportunities and work with Energy Engineering team to document ROI.
• Responsible for monitoring and assessing hazardous and unsafe situations and developing measures to assure personnel safety. Will assist in the administration of safety training programs to ensure team compliance with all requirements.
• Manage and coordinate work activities of contractors & outside vendors, assist with isolation of building systems as necessary, and monitor workmanship to ensure adherence to contracts.
• Develop specifications and utilize the RFP process for repairs and equipment upgrades as required.
• Respond immediately and effectively to ensure building occupant safety in all emergency situations including fire, flood, evacuations and equipment failure.
• Daily coordination and communications with property/engineering managers regarding maintenance issues, work orders, budgets and tenant and staff relationships.
• Assist in maintaining overall departmental financial goals to include revenue, gross margin, and NOI.
• Fill in for building engineering & maintenance team members when necessary to ensure adequate coverage and smooth operations.
• Be available weekends and after hours for scheduled and emergency maintenance functions.
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, and company directives as relates to building operations and practice safe work habits.
• Be courteous, neat, clean, and in proper business attire or uniform; always representing the Company in a professional, moral, and ethical manner.

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Job Requirements/Qualifications and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have minimum of 10 years of commercial HVAC experience with progressive roles in supervision of employees and facility operations across multiple locations. 
• Must be proficient in the use of a personal computer and competent in report building utilizing Microsoft office software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have strong knowledge of CMMS software such as Workspeed, Yardi, etc.
• Strong ability to recruit, hire, motivate, coach, counsel, train staff as needed.
• Experience with pneumatic & DDC controllers and computerized building automation systems (BAS); including Tridium, Trane Tracer Summit, Johnson Controls Metasys, Circon, Etc.
• Demonstrated project management skills including development of schedules, progress meetings & reports, communication logs, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Ability to interact with co-workers, tenants, contractors, and the general public in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and solve complex problems.
• Possess competent knowledge on the methods, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical equipment and systems.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications to aid in troubleshooting analysis.
• High level understanding of all Building, Life Safety, MEP, and HVAC systems encountered in a commercial office environment.
• Ability and willingness to temporarily fill in for engineering and maintenance team members during their time off.
• Valid and current City of Detroit High Pressure Boiler Operator and First Class Engineer licenses desired but not required. 
• Experience managing/supervising organized union labor is desired but not required.
• Experience in health care, food processing and/or indoor grow facilities is desired but not required.

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Physical Demand Requirements

• Ability to climb up and down stairs and ladders and work standing all day.
• Ability to access remote work areas, i.e., crawl spaces, roofs.
• Physical requirements include climbing, stooping, and frequently lifting 50 pounds or more.  Ability to safely install and operate rigging and lifting devices.
• Ability to utilize full manual dexterity (i.e. sitting, squatting, bending, crawling, kneeling, lifting, walking, manipulating tools with limbs extended).
• Must be able to work in these conditions: Indoors 80%, Outdoors20%

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Travel Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with minimal violations as traveling is required between buildings in assigned region.
• Ability to travel when needed and may be assigned assets outside the state of Michigan.  Anticipate less than 25%.

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Benefits/Perks

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. If you are a dedicated Assistant Chief Engineer looking for an opportunity to make a difference in a dynamic organization, we invite you to apply.  Apply today!!!

Continuum Services is a single-source provider with proven expertise, dependability, and scalability in four key areas: facility operations, exterior services, technical services, and environment services.  Headquartered in a newly renovated office in Farmington Hills, Continuum is the go-to full-service solution for interior and exterior facility operations, maintenance, and repair. Facilities serviced by CONTINUUM have earned such prestigious accolades as the ENERGY STAR® for superior energy performance, BOMA’s Office Building of the Year® (TOBY) Award and CEL’s National Real Estate “A” List Award for Service Excellence.  Helping employees develop and become highly skilled professionals who deliver best in class solutions to our clients is what we're all about - join us today!

Continuum Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We support a safe, healthy and drug-free workplace through criminal background checks and pre-employment drug testing