Senior Engineer

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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. 

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.

Oxford's purpose is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate.

Our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the customers we proudly serve.

From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.