Senior Chief Engineer

Job Title

Senior Chief Engineer

Job Description Summary

Direct Mobile HVAC Engineering operations, overseeing maintenance, repairs, staff supervision, safety compliance, budgeting, and system performance across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. Coordinate with internal and client teams, manage preventive maintenance programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and support capital projects, asset tracking, and Building Management Systems.

Job Description

• Lead Mobile HVAC Engineering operations, including maintenance, repairs, and replacements.
• Supervise and develop engineering staff; manage hiring, training, and performance.
• Oversee HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems; stay current on HVAC technologies.
• Ensure 100% team compliance with C&W Safety Program and coordinate annual safety activities.
• Assist in developing operating and capital budgets.
• Oversee inspections and resolve building system issues.
• Recommend and implement improvements to preventive maintenance programs.
• Develop and manage preventive/predictive maintenance schedules per manufacturer and industry standards.
• Provide guidance on equipment replacement and train staff on building systems.
• Coordinate work with project management teams.
• Engage regularly with C&W Operations Manager, Facilities Management, Project Management, and Asset Management.
• Review specs and quality on new buildings pre-handover.
• Respond quickly to emergencies and client concerns.
• Ensure management and documentation of all client assets, including development and completion of maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with all codes, regulations, and company policies.
• Support the Facility Manager with rehabilitation projects such as replacement of HVAC systems, plumbing repairs, and alterations to other Building Systems.
• Regularly engage in site visits with client and facility management teams.
• Escalate issues as needed and keep clients informed.
• Ensure work requests align with client SLA agreement and optimize costs.
• Prepare work schedules and manage their progress.
• Approve purchases; log work in systems (REALM, SafetyCulture, Trakref, etc.).
• Support Building Management Systems (BMS) initiatives.
• Manage HR matters like payroll, insurance claims, and report incidents using GenSuite.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 95,200.00 - $112,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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