Position: Chief Engineer
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Department: Facilities
The Chief Engineer is responsible for the management and daily leadership of the engineering team with a focus on safely, efficiently, and effectively operating building machinery and systems. The Chief Engineer will implement and manage all aspects of the fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls), and electrical preventive maintenance programs.
Duties and Responsibilities- Supervise and manage engineers including training and personal development
- Oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including: fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing) electrical (lighting, generators, primary switch gear, and building automation systems)
- Identify maintenance objectives and incorporate those objectives into a documented plan that includes all necessary preventive, corrective and/or reliability maintenance procedures
- Has in-depth knowledge of all building systems and maintenance processes
- Understands aspects of construction planning and execution
- Executes equipment inspection and monitoring programs
- Implements maintenance best practices to improve overall mechanical equipment uptime
- Continuously evaluates current maintenance, operations and reliability methods and implements changes to enhance effectiveness
- Identify safety hazards within the building and incorporate the remediation of such hazards to ensure that the building's staff and occupants work in a safe environment.
- Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building
- Responsible for keeping records of buildings rounds, meter readings, logs and data sheets.
- Manage contracted maintenance staff and vendors
- Responsible for ordering all supplies and materials
- Performs additional job duties as requested.
Qualifications- 10 years engineering work experience, including customer service, leadership and supervisory experience
- City of Chicago Stationary Engineers license
- Demonstrated technical expertise in facility related systems
- Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office, CMMS, and building automation systems
- Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills
Supervision Received:Receives general supervision from the Facilities Operations Manager.
Supervision Exercised:This position has direct supervisory responsibilities.
Work Hours and Shift:40 hours per week; Monday-Friday 7:00am to 3:00pm
Hybrid Eligibility:Not Eligible
Location:1400 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
Union Representation: Not ApplicablePay Range: $102,000 - $104,000/AnnuallyWe strive to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where team members from all backgrounds can thrive.PLEASE READ: *When you apply for multiple positions, please make sure to delete your previous resume and cover letter and upload the latest version of your resume and cover letter that is relevant to the job you are applying for, every time you apply. This will help our hiring managers access the correct documents. Please note that removing the resume and cover letter will not delete any previously submitted resumes and cover letters. 
