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The Chief is fully responsible for supervising the building engineer staff, maintenance of the building equipment, preventive maintenance of all building equipment, overseeing associated outsourced building contracts, overseeing, and responding to Tenant service calls, providing support for all building leasing and marketing TI projects as required, expediting other special projects as directed by the Property Manager and responding to all building emergencies.\nRESPONSBILITIES\nBUILDING OPERATIONS & TENANT COORDINATION\nServe as the building engineering representative and liaison with tenants and property management, ensuring building services are delivered in accordance with lease obligations and ESRT standards.\nMaintain positive tenant relationships by ensuring timely response to tenant requests, coordinating repairs, and documenting work through the building’s work order system.\nIdentify and report common area maintenance deficiencies and ensure appropriate corrective action is initiated.\nPerform regular inspections of common areas, back-of-house spaces, and mechanical and electrical rooms; generate work tickets as required.\nFIRE LIFE, SAFETY & COMPLIANCE:\nMaintain a current Fire Life Safety Director Certificate of Fitness (F-89), as required.\nMaintain Fire Department-required logs and documentation for fire alarm, sprinkler, and standpipe systems.\nEnsure compliance with all fire life safety, emergency, and building procedures as established by ESRT and the managing agent\nTest, inspect, and maintain emergency equipment and systems in proper working order.\nBUILDING SYSTEMS & PREVENTITIVE MAINTENANCE:\nOversee the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire life safety, and related building systems\nDirect and monitor preventive maintenance programs for all mechanical and electrical equipment using the building’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)\nMaintain accurate current and historical preventive maintenance records for all building systems\nTroubleshoot and resolve system issues to minimize downtime and service disruption\nCONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION & CONTROLS:\nReview and coordinate tenant construction and renovation activities to ensure compliance with approved plans and building standards\nProcure, review, and maintain architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings, including as-built plans and CAD documentation\nInspect construction and renovation work and prepare mechanical and electrical punch lists as required\nCoordinate and supervise controls-related projects, including procurement, design, and implementation\nEnsure tenant construction activities protect building infrastructure, finishes, and tenant property, coordinate restoration and cleanup upon completion\nCONTRACTOR & VENDOR MANAGEMENT:\nSupervise and monitor contractors, subcontractors, and vendors performing work in the building\nEnsure subcontracted work complies with applicable codes, regulations, and ESRT best practices\nEvaluate, recommend, and monitor mechanical and service contractors, including bid review and performance oversight\nMaintain a current directory of approved contractor and vendor contact information\nCoordinate proper disposal of materials and waste in accordance with building and regulatory requirements\nENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY:\nMonitor building energy usage and assist with the development and implementation of energy management strategies\nIdentify operational efficiency improvements aimed at reducing equipment wear, energy consumption, and emissions\nReview and report on opportunities for preventive maintenance, energy savings, and cost-control measures\nMANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION:\nSupervise and coordinate activities of engineering staff using the building’s CMMS platform (e.g., Building Engines or equivalent)\nWhere assigned, direct and develop the Assistant Chief Engineer and delegate daily operational coordination while maintaining overall accountability for department performance.\nEnsure engineering staff are properly equipped, trained, and operating safely\nAssign, track, and close work orders daily; ensure timely communication with tenants regarding delays or deferred work\nMaintain a written listing of open tasks and provide clear work instructions to engineering staff\nParticipate in the interview, training, scheduling, evaluation, and performance counseling of engineering staff, as required and in accordance with union agreements\nReview and approve time sheets and overtime; utilize payroll and reporting systems such as ADP and Excel\nBUDGETING & REPORTING:\nPrepare and submit regular operational and activity reports to property management\nAssist with the preparation of annual operating, maintenance, and capital budgets\nMonitor expenditures and provide explanations for variances between approved budgets and actual expenses\nPrepare purchase orders and procure parts and supplies in accordance with company policies and approved budget guidelines\nMaintain inventory of building-owned tools, equipment, and supplies\nCOOLING TOWER & SPECIALITY SYSTEMS:\nInspect, service, maintain, and repair cooling towers, chillers, and associated electrical and mechanical components\nEnsure compliance with cooling tower maintenance programs, reporting, and regulatory requirements\nObtain and maintain required certifications (including Category 7G, as applicable) for cooling tower maintenance programs and chemical application\nSAFETY, ETHICS & PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:\nMaintain awareness and adherence to all building safety, emergency, and security procedures\nControl engineering operations and response activities during emergency situations\nPromote a safe, ethical, and drug-free workplace\nMaintain professional appearance, conduct, and courteous working relationships with tenants, contractors, and colleagues\nAct as a cooperative member of the management and building operations team\nWHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE\nYou are a highly motivated and engaged engineering leader who takes full ownership of building performance and does more than react to daily requests. You anticipate operational needs, identify risks early, communicate clearly with management, and follow issues through final resolution. You develop and hold your team accountable, look for smarter and more efficient ways to operate, embrace new technology, and bring forward practical recommendations that improve reliability, safety, cost control, sustainability, and tenant service.\nREQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES\nTECHNICAL SKILLS:\nDemonstrated training and/or hands-on experience in multiple building trades\nAbility to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot HVAC systems, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment\nWorking knowledge of electrical systems and related subsystems\nExperience with building control systems, including pneumatic, electric, electronic, and solid-state direct digital control (DDC) systems\nKnowledge of plumbing, pressure piping, hydronic, and other pressurized piping systems\nFamiliarity with fire alarm systems, life safety systems, air distribution (ductwork), and VAV systems\nAbility to safely use tools, equipment, and test instruments to measure, analyze, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical and HVAC systems\nExperience with Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS), including platforms such as Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Tridium, Alerton, Automated Logic, Distech, Schneider Electric, or similar systems\nKnowledge of preventive maintenance programs applicable to building systems\nBasic proficiency in the use of computer systems and related software\nMANAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION SKILLS:\nWorking knowledge of supervisory and management practices, including time management and people management and performance oversight\nAbility to communicate effectively in written and spoken English with supervisors, coworkers, vendors, and management\nAbility to prepare professional written documentation, including reports, memoranda, logs, and records\nStrong proficiency with email, Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook and Excel, and operational technology platforms, including CMMS, BMS, payroll, purchasing, budgeting, and reporting systems\nMust be comfortable learning and adopting new programs and applications.\nEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE\nHigh school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED), College or university credits or degree in applicable discipline preferred\nMinimum (5) years’ experience in the various disciplines of operating engineering, electrical power, and HVAC systems, with two or more years with personnel management experience\nA current engineer's license (or equivalent) that is either issued or recognized and accepted by the jurisdiction in which the employee is actively engaged\nEPA CFC Certification\nRefrigeration (Q-01)/Operator’s Certificate of Fitness\nFire Life Safety Director (F-89) and Emergency Action Plan Certificate of Finesses\nCategory 7G Certified Applicator License\n(G7) Category 7G Certified Applicator License (Pesticide), required or expected to be obtained\nS-12/S-13 qualified or expected to be obtained.\nFireguard/Torch (F-60)\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\nMust be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position\nAbility to work off the ladder\nAbility to work in tight environments\nAbility to carry up to 50 pounds\nWHAT YOU CAN EXPECT\nAt ESRT, like our tenants, our employees come from everywhere. 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