Hybrid Regional Engineering Manager

at Cushman & Wakefield

• Job title: Regional Engineering Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $148,750 - $175,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Ashburn, United States

About the role

• Regional Engineering Manager responsible for managing resources in facility infrastructure at Cushman & Wakefield. Leading engineering staff and ensuring operational efficiency of building systems.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages resources in support of facility infrastructure in a safe, functional, and efficient manner in conjunction with standards and procedures set forth by Cushman & Wakefield and its respective clients.
• This position usually has responsibility for more than one facility or for a campus and manages the related engineering staff.
• May manage and supervise other skilled trades as well.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures set forth in the building Manual.
• Has overall responsibility for ensuring the day-to-day operational efficiency and maintenance of all building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety systems, water treatment, pumps, etc.) for all facilities.
• Supervises and leads a team of engineers and other skilled trades and coordinates their efforts in the operational support of the facilities.
• Plan and direct the completion of engineering and preventive maintenance work assignments for all facilities and effectively assigning the work to supervisors who direct several engineering, mechanical, and maintenance trades.
• Organizes, monitors, and assesses the performance of supervisors in conducting and completing preventive maintenance inspections/repairs as mandated by local municipalities and per building/client requirements.
• Reviews and analyzes the monthly or periodic inspections of building systems, i.e., HVAC, electrical distribution, structural, vertical transportation, roofs, parapets, gutters and leaders, parking area, drainage, ramps, and approaches, irrigation and Fire/Life Safety, Water treatment, UPS and PDU systems, EPG operation, BMS, HVAC controls and Plumbing Systems.
• Ensures that the staff effectively maintain mechanical equipment rooms to ensure clean and safe conditions at all facilities.
• Is involved in ensuring the rapid response, investigation, and management of indoor emergency situations and air quality complaints.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred or two year technical degree plus 7 to 10 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
• Minimum of 3 years of management level experience in facilities/property maintenance, engineering, the installation and operation of Building Systems (HVAC, plumbing, Fire/Life Safety, etc.), project management, and supervision of skilled trades and technical staff
• Knowledge of all aspects of building systems operations, contractual maintenance, construction and related services, and Local Laws pertaining to building operations, codes, and safety
• A high level of functional/technical knowledge of building system operation is necessary and must have proficiency in plumbing, HVAC, and electrical distribution systems
• Must be able to prepare and present detailed reports on building operations and systems.
• Must be able to write professional business correspondence and procedural manuals.
• Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to quickly define problems, gather and assess relevant data and information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in order to implement solutions and repairs and delegate to appropriate personnel.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead employees, experience with HR processes as they relate to direct reports (e.g., performance management, development, coaching, feedback, etc.), and ability to effectively delegate
• Strong literacy in MS Word and Excel
• Highly organized and skilled with time management
• Strong customer service and tenant relation skills required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off