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Description/Job Summary:

The Building People, LLC, has a position for a  Chief Engineer  in Cincinnati, OH. The Facilities Manager/Chief Engineer is responsible for the management, supervision, and professional development of all building engineering personnel.

The FM/Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring proper operations, maintenance service and repair of all equipment while supporting goals of guest satisfaction, cost control, and profitability. He/she is also responsible for overseeing and participating in the Preventative Maintenance program ensuring that all equipment is maintained to The Building People standards.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• The FM/Chief Engineer will manage properties as directed by the SPM and property owner and in accordance with the contract requirements.
• The FM/Chief Engineer functions as the professional-in-charge of the specific buildings under management.
• Conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment; identify and resolve issues.
• Recommend and implement improvements for preventive maintenance programs on an ongoing basis.
• Oversee all building systems including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical issues; must remain current with latest HVAC technology trends.
• Provide weekly and monthly reports as required
• Daily checks with staff, approves timecard, vacations, and overtime.
• Screen, hire, supervise, and coordinate training activities for engineering staff.
• Assist with reducing operating expenses while maintaining and enhancing the quality of the services provided.
• Assist in generating and executing budgets
• Assist with generating scope for /RFA/RFP.
• Ensure safety guidelines are followed and OSHA compliance.
• Assist with construction projects by review drawings to ensure standards are followed.
• Vendor contract review and management.
• Monitor and control energy efficiency.
• Assist with generating SOP's
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Required Skills:

• Shall possess at least five years (within the past seven years) experience in the management and supervision of building mechanical operations and maintenance for buildings.
• Proven ability to lead a maintenance program for commercial facilities with experience in using a CMMS
• Financial knowledge necessary for reading and understanding budgets, budget variances and basic reporting as required by management
• Familiar with Building Automation Systems(BAS) and its use to monitor and control energy efficiency.
• Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word
• Working knowledge of all aspects of building systems and operations, contractual maintenance, construction and related services, and local laws and building codes pertaining to building operations and safety

Preferred Skills:

• Generator operations, BAS, basic Mechanical experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Federal Government experience is a plus
• CMMS experience in Maximo

Required Experience:

O&M Foreman shall have at least ten years of experience as a foreman for HVAC, electrical and building operations systems. Shall have experience in resolving design and operational problems, providing advice and making recommendations regarding building operations systems usage.

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