Lead Engineer at Farley White Management Company

POSITION: Lead Engineer

LOCATION: Lowell, MA

REPORTS TO: Property Manager & Regional Vice President

ABOUT US:

Farley White Management Company is a Boston-based owner of commercial real estate with site offices in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Tampa, Florida. The company owns and operates over 4 million square feet of commercial buildings which serve over 250 tenant customers.

JOB SUMMARY

The Chief Engineer is a hands-on position and responsible for an 836,000 sf multi-tenant first class office, research & development property. Duties include, but are not limited to, supervision of the engineering department staff and its activities, the operation, installation, repair, maintenance, and improvement of all building structures and equipment including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life safety.

• Plan and supervise all preventative maintenance and repair programs and operations.
• Provide hands on training, technical support & direction to the maintenance staff in all areas of electric systems, mechanical systems, building operations, and safety procedures.
• Ensure prompt attention to tenant service and work order requests including monitoring of process and follow through.
• Direct and coordinate with management on all building projects including tenant fit ups and any other construction projects.
• Ensure that general safety, fire prevention regulations, and safe working habits are promoted throughout the building.
• Manage, monitor & control building energy consumption.
• Organize and maintain comprehensive record files consisting of operations and maintenance manuals, blueprints (tenant and base building), loss prevention activities, safety training, material safety data sheets and other pertinent documents.
• Set & maintain professional work environment with staff. Ensure standards of customer service and commitment.
• Monitor all contracted maintenance, repair, and construction activities to ensure compliance with building policies, standards and regulations.
• Oversee and participate in a 7x24 emergency on-call program and provide management with periodic updates as needed.
• Assist management in the development of capital and operating budgets via routine and formal property assessments including annual recommendations.
• Collaborate with the management staff on all the above duties.
   

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 7 years related experience with 3 years of supervisory level as a Building/HVAC Engineer or equivalent experience and responsibilities.
• Must have state level Refrigeration Technician license and Universal level refrigerant recovery license (608) required. Knowledge of chillers, cooling towers, RTU, duct work installation and energy management systems as well as plumbing, electrical, fire & life safety skills.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of equipment being serviced and employ service procedures.
• Strong technical and problem-solving abilities including those related to mechanical controls.
• Familiarity with OSHA, NEC, NFPA, DEP and Life Safety codes.
• Effective communication skills, customer service skills, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize.
• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office programs essential.

COMPENSATION:       

• Hourly Position
• Profit sharing and bonus program include

BENEFITS:

• Farley White offers an attractive benefits package available immediate upon hire.
• Includes Medical, Dental & Pre-tax Flexible Savings Account.
• Retirement savings program with company match.
• Company paid short & long-term disability, life insurance plan.
• Generous paid time off plan and company holidays.