Chief Engineer - DOW/OCP

Job Summary:

Split Position between Two Locations: Building Engineer - High-Rise Residential Buildings

Location A: No. 25 Downing Association, Denver, CO

Location B: ONE Cheesmen Place, Denver, CO

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 per year

Position Purpose/Summary:

As a Building Engineer in this split position between two high-rise residential buildings, you will be responsible for maintaining both properties. Your role involves supervising the implementation of all preventive maintenance and repairs for property and equipment, monitoring life safety systems and utilities, and ensuring compliance with corporate standards and local, state, and national codes and regulations to protect assets, guests, and associates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Oversee, coordinate, and assist in the activities of maintenance operations at both locations, including project oversight, repairs, and replacements, on-call responsibilities, and hands-on maintenance repairs.

2. Ensure the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structures, mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems, and other related equipment in both buildings.

3. Recommend, implement, and manage the department's budget capital expenditure plan, forecasts, and objectives, aligning with the maintenance of first-class properties and management's expectations.

4. Review purchase requests and monitor expenses to meet budgeted goals at both locations.

5. Be readily available to respond to emergency situations such as fires, evacuations, water mitigation, equipment failures, etc.

6. Perform preventative maintenance duties, including changing filters, replacing lights, ballasts, switches, power outages, patching, painting, etc., in both properties.

7. Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies, and company directives regarding safety and building operations at both locations.

8. Maintain and ensure proper operation of life safety/fire systems/elevators in both buildings.

9. Read and interpret As-Built drawings for effective maintenance activities.

10. Attend all Association Board Meetings for both locations.

11. Participate in all required training provided by East West Urban Management & East West Resorts for continuous professional development.

1. Tactical Skills
Skilled in all facets of general business or area of specialty. Natural instincts and insight for finding the best solution to unclear issues and problems. Reflects on vast experience to determine numerous future possibilities. Can see how the details fit into the big picture. Highly capable and resourceful problem solver. Manages the creative process within an organization to develop unique solutions.

2. Operating Skills
Effectively assigns and delegates work. Communicates directions and purpose of work resulting in associate ownership, pride, and quality. Is able to assess how associates can improve performance. Able to motivate and develop associates to their potential. Readily leads when challenges arise, formulates and communicates clear work plans.

3. Knowledge/Skills
Advanced knowledge of the Building Management/Engineering profession. This includes knowledge required for management of people and complex problems.
Ability to provide information and associated services to management and HOA Board.
Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal.

Potentially lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying weights up to 50 lbs. and greater, for all equipment and
machinery.
Frequent bending and/or kneeling throughout the day for repairs and maintenance of property, equipment and
machinery.
Mobility throughout the property, all floors, varying heights and distances. Use of ladders required at times.
Limited driving on an occasional basis for supplies, equipment, etc. Generally within 20 miles.

Knowledge Skills and Experience:

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or GED equivalent. At least ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Formal trade school or apprentice experience preferred. Proven ability developing and maintaining commercial properties from core/shell to complete tenant improvement buildout.                                                  

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Effectively present information to top management, public groups, tenants and contractors

Equipment Utilized

Variety of hand tools & power tools

Computer Operations

Microsoft Office

Building Automation Systems

Building Link

Mathematical and Reasoning Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Sustained background in a variety of trades
2. 3+ years supervisor; strong employee relations skills, coaching and training
3. Valid Colorado Driver’s License
4. Certified Pool Operator strongly desired
5. High School Diploma or GED equivalent
6. Must have a professional demeanor
7. Must have a sincere desire to help people – owners, guest, staff, and alike

General Information

Employee must fulfill the performance standards of this position and comply with policies, rules and procedures of the Company, including those set out in the Employee Handbook or otherwise communicated (verbal or written) to employees.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position.  This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification and addition as deemed necessary by the company.  Employees are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments requested by supervisors, managers or other Company officials.

This job description does not constitute an employment contract between the Company and any employee.  This job description will be used for evaluation purposes.

The job responsibilities of this person may include cross training in other functions or positions to ensure satisfactory operation of the department or work area.