Company:
CUSHMAN AND WAKEFIELD OF OHIO INC
Location: Cincinnati
Closing Date: 28/10/2024
Salary: £150 - £200 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
CUSHMAN AND WAKEFIELD OF OHIO INC
Job Title: Director, Engineering
Job Description Summary:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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.
- 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.
- Assist with development, implementation, and monitoring of technical programs, policies, and procedures as required by both National Operations and Engineering.
- 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.
- Assist in the development of property/system specific technical and administrative training of property on-site engineering personnel.
- 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.
- Provide effective and prompt responses to requests from managers, tenants, and clients.
- Establish and maintain a network of consultants/pre-qualified service providers for assistance in matters beyond the expertise of operations staff.
- Assist in scope definition, contract negotiations, and bid reviews for service and capital replacement projects.
- Provide direction and consultation to the operating staff for HVAC, MEP systems, Fire & Life Safety systems, Automation, Security, and OSHA compliance.
- Ensure compliance with the web-based training platform.
- Assist with responses to RFPs and RFIs, participate in new business presentations, account transitions, and site assessments.
- Provide leadership and direction for the implementation of corporate initiatives.
- Conduct physical property, mechanical, electrical, and system assessments as needed or requested.
- Conduct limited site inspections in accordance with the guidelines presented in the national Engineering platform.
- Engage in recruitment activities in the local market to identify candidates and top talent. Maintain a database of qualified candidates for possible opportunities.
- Available for 50% - 60% travel time.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organization Skills
- Technical Proficiency
- Leadership
IMPORTANT EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Two-year technical degree plus 3 to 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
- Completion of Technical school study relating to HVAC design and Maintenance preferred.
IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 10 years of commercial property experience.
- 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.
- Experience in building operations.
- Experience managing unionized and non-unionized employees.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Operating Engineers License as required by local jurisdictions, and equivalent.
- Technical proficiency in the mechanical, electrical, and control systems used.
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