OMERS Administration Corporation

Senior Engineer

OMERS Administration Corporation$101K — $116K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with HVAC, BAS, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems in Class A facilities.
  • Minimum 7 years of technical and mechanical building operations experience.
  • Experience in managing operations/HVAC budgets, sourcing pricing, and reviewing bids.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop engineers and maintenance technicians.
  • Relevant state/local operating license or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and repair HVAC, life safety, automation, and lighting systems to ensure optimal operation.
  • Oversee and adjust the water treatment program based on weekly readings.
  • Utilize PM programs for effective preventative maintenance and completion tracking.
  • Respond to tenant requests promptly with effective troubleshooting and communication.
  • Review contractor compliance with building standards and coordinate service provider work.
  • Execute energy conservation initiatives aligned with sustainability goals.
  • Supervise work orders and performance evaluations for building engineers and maintenance technicians.

Benefits

  • Eligible for an annual incentive award through Short-term and Long-term Incentive plans.
  • Participation in group benefits and retirement plans.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Engineer to join our Operations team at a best-in-class, multi-storey Class A / LEED Gold office tower spanning over 450,000 square feet in Boston. Reporting into the property’s Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, monitoring and adjustment of building equipment to ensure maximum efficiency, while maintaining a customer-service-focused mindset that keeps tenant and operations team requests resolved in a timely manner. As a senior member of the team, you will support the Chief Engineer in running a safe, efficient and sustainable building - leading by example, promoting engineering best practices and helping mentor building engineers and maintenance technicians. You Will Be Responsible For Mechanical Systems Operations & Maintenance • Monitor the day-to-day operation and repair of HVAC equipment (central plant, pumps, motors, fans, chillers, VSDs, compressors), life safety systems, building automation systems (BAS) and lighting systems • Oversee the water treatment program, including review of weekly readings • Utilize the PM program to ensure preventative maintenance is scheduled and performed effectively, monitoring completion reports and making adjustments as needed • Follow department policies for the storage, usage and disposal of hazardous materials Customer (Tenant) Relations & Service Response • Use the software-based tenant request system to troubleshoot recurring problems and increase tenant comfort • Ensure timely responses and resolutions to all tenant requests, with ongoing communication to tenants regarding any issues Contractor & Vendor Coordination • Review and monitor contracted work to ensure it is performed safely and in compliance with building standards • Coordinate with service providers and contractors to meet Oxford and customer standards and expectations Energy Management & Sustainability • Execute energy awareness and conservation initiatives using the MACH energy program and the building’s energy management systems • Partner with property management to deliver the asset-specific sustainability program in line with Oxford’s sustainability goals Team Supervision & Development • Assign work orders and maintenance tasks to Building Engineers and Maintenance Technicians, ensuring timely completion • Meet with Engineers and Maintenance Technicians to review mid-year performance against goals and complete year-end evaluations • Lead others and share knowledge from your discipline across the team Construction, Capital Projects & Budget Support • Support the Chief Engineer with oversight of construction activities, including plan review, submitting comments and attending job-site meetings to ensure compliance with base-building standards and local authorities • Assist the Chief Engineer in managing capital and special projects, ensuring compliance with building rules and proper close-out documentation • Work with the Chief Engineer and Property Management to create budgets, source pricing and obtain multiple bids as required by Oxford policy, maintaining proper cash flow throughout the year • Plan and execute a successful building Operational Audit Required Skills & Experience • Building systems expertise: Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience operating HVAC, BAS, electrical, plumbing and life safety systems in a Class “A” or comparable facility • Technical operations experience: Minimum 7 years of technical and mechanical building operations experience • Experience creating and managing operating/HVAC budgets, sourcing pricing and reviewing bids • Team leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate and develop engineers and maintenance technicians Preferred Skills & Experience • Relevant state/local operating license, or a combination of a college-level degree and equivalent experience • EPA Universal Refrigerant Recovery license and OSHA certification • High school diploma (or equivalent) or trade school certificate emphasizing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety and building control systems • Skills in blueprint / construction drawing interpretation, as applied to technical areas • Communication & customer service: Exceptional communication, organization, customer service, interpersonal and time-management skills, with the ability to work with minimal supervision The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. The base salary that is ultimately offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill set. The expected salary range for this position is $49.00 - $56.00 per hour. You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short-term Incentive plan and our Long-Term Incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans – details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.

About OMERS Administration Corporation

OMERS Administration Corporation is a Canadian pension fund that manages investments for the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS). OMERS is one of Canada's largest pension funds, with over 500,000 members and over CAD 100 billion in net assets. OMERS Administration Corporation manages a diversified portfolio of investments across various asset classes, including public equity, private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and fixed income. The company's mission is to provide secure and sustainable pensions to its members while generating returns that help fund their pensions. OMERS Administration Corporation is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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