CHIEF ENGINEER

About the role

The Chief Engineer is primarily responsible for overseeing, controlling, and planning the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the assigned property/ies, building facilities, and equipment. He/She shall design and implement strategies, methods and policies effective in meeting the needs and requirements of clients. He/She shall be responsible for identifying renewal needs of the building and be able to meet the financial objectives of the company.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure that all Building Systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, ventilation, and sanitary, are functioning properly and effectively
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the building, including hiring service providers, scheduling maintenance work, and responding to tenant concerns
• Identify renewal needs of the building, coordinate with specialty contractors and third-party service providers for repairs and maintenance, and ensure efficient use of resources and compliance with regulations
• Develop and implement emergency procedures for fire, weather, power outages, etc.
• Ensure that all periodic services required by the building and services included in the CUSA fees are provided to tenants
• Spearhead projects for improvement or maintenance of common areas by consulting with Specialty Contractors, securing cost proposals, and providing recommendations to Management
• Maintain inventory of supplies and materials and ensure that cost for procurement is within the Annual Budget
• Negotiate and manage all building service contracts, such as janitorial, technicians, pest control and all equipment maintenance services
• Monitor Monthly Operating Expenses and ensure that these are within the Approved Budget and implement changes to operations to fall within the budget whenever necessary
• Ensure compliance with Building codes and other regulations and coordinate closely with fire departments and local building officials

About you

• Must be a Licensed Electrical or Mechanical Engineer.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience, or experience as an Assistant Chief Engineer or Chief Engineer, preferably in property management, building operations, and equipment maintenance.
• Must be an accredited DENR Pollution Control Officer (PCO).
• Ability to analyze issues effectively and propose practical solutions.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Results-oriented and service-driven, with the ability to balance operational requirements with established policies and procedures.
• Highly analytical, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Must be willing to work on-site from Monday to Saturday at EDSA Greenhills, San Juan