Director, Engineering

CUSHMAN AND WAKEFIELD OF OHIO INC

Job Title: Director, Engineering

Job Description Summary:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide leadership for the engineering team in the local market; Set up a 'local engineering leadership team' from property-level engineers to assist with implementation of the overall national engineering platform.
2. Coordinate and plan at least quarterly engineering meetings in the local market, providing training materials/topics necessary to ensure industry and National Engineering process requirements compliance.
3. Assist with development, implementation, and monitoring of technical programs, policies, and procedures as required by both National Operations and Engineering.
4. Work with Property Managers and Chief Engineers to help implement and coordinate requirements such as safety, quality assurance, sustainability, energy management, Energy Star, C&W engineering disciplines, and combined energy and water tracking tools.
5. Assist in the development of property/system specific technical and administrative training of property on-site engineering personnel.
6. Work with building engineers and operations staff to establish and implement preventative maintenance programs to reduce equipment downtime, maintain property system integrity, maximize efficiency, and minimize operating costs.
7. Provide effective and prompt responses to requests from managers, tenants, and clients.
8. Establish and maintain a network of consultants/pre-qualified service providers for assistance in matters beyond the expertise of operations staff.
9. Assist in scope definition, contract negotiations, and bid reviews for service and capital replacement projects.
10. Provide direction and consultation to the operating staff for HVAC, MEP systems, Fire & Life Safety systems, Automation, Security, and OSHA compliance.
11. Ensure compliance with the web-based training platform.
12. Assist with responses to RFPs and RFIs, participate in new business presentations, account transitions, and site assessments.
13. Provide leadership and direction for the implementation of corporate initiatives.
14. Conduct physical property, mechanical, electrical, and system assessments as needed or requested.
15. Conduct limited site inspections in accordance with the guidelines presented in the national Engineering platform.
16. Engage in recruitment activities in the local market to identify candidates and top talent. Maintain a database of qualified candidates for possible opportunities.
17. Available for 50% - 60% travel time.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

1. Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
2. Interpersonal Skills
3. Organization Skills
4. Technical Proficiency
5. Leadership

IMPORTANT EDUCATION:

1. High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
2. Two-year technical degree plus 3 to 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
3. Completion of Technical school study relating to HVAC design and Maintenance preferred.

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE:

1. Minimum of 10 years of commercial property experience.
2. Minimum of 3 years of management level experience in facilities/property maintenance, engineering, installation and operation of Building Systems (HVAC, plumbing, Fire/Life Safety, etc.), project management, and supervision of skilled trades and technical staff.
3. Experience in building operations.
4. Experience managing unionized and non-unionized employees.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Operating Engineers License as required by local jurisdictions, and equivalent.
2. Technical proficiency in the mechanical, electrical, and control systems used.