Regional Engineer

Primary Purpose of Position:

Oversee, monitor, and facilitate engineering operations for existing assets, new development, and acquisition projects in the regional portfolio.

 

Essential Functions:

 

Building Operations

  • Oversee management of engineering operations at existing assets and new development projects to ensure consistency of performance.
  • Manage the proficient operation of assets to certify all systems are maintained in first class condition. Building systems to include and not be limited to: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, elevator, energy management, and fire alarm, structural and key control.
  • Serve as the Regional Energy Manager responsible for cost efficient building operations.
  • Oversee engineering operating budgets and oversee purchasing by Chief Engineers.
  • Procure and evaluate bid proposals for service contracts e.g. life safety, electrical and mechanical services.
  • Assist Regional Property Managers to scope and bid PM related services.
  • Manage Angus Anywhere preventative maintenance, loss control and service call programs. Manage work productivity thru service call and preventive maintenance program reporting.
  • Ensure contracted maintenance, repair and/or construction activities conform to established building policies and standards.
  • Conduct periodic building inspection and audits to confirm compliance with operations and maintenance programs including: service call programs, preventative maintenance, loss prevention activities, safety training, hazardous materials, OSHA compliance, water treatment and record keeping.
  • Review tenant and base building renovation plans and specifications, providing comments relating to design problems or conflicts to existing building systems or structures.
  • Assist in developing standard operating procedures for the engineering teams.
  • Respond to building emergencies and provide backup support to Chief Engineers.
  • Represent Property Management at tenant construction meetings as necessary.
  • Coordinate and monitor regional discount purchasing programs.

 

Supervisory

  • Provide direction in managing the engineering staff through hiring, performance management and annual performance review and compensation process for assigned engineering staff.

 

Region/Building Specific Functions:

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent educational certification required.
  • Accredited technical school, military or college certification in HVAC or Operating Engineering Technologies preferred.
  • A minimum of 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in the engineering, construction, and operations of class A commercial office buildings; experience with life science properties preferred
  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM) preferred
  • RPA Real Property Administrator (RPA) preferred
  • Operating and/or Steam Engineering license preferred.
  • Knowledgeable in OSHA and National/Local Building Codes.
  • Excellent mechanical aptitude and a demonstrated proficiency in the operation, and maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems
  • Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
  • Excellent technical and proven problem solving skills.
  • Proven customer service skills.
  • Excellent leadership skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as an effective team member or leader.
  • Excellent communications and organizational skills.
  • Ability to coordinate work efficiently, set priorities and motivate others.
  • Ability to demonstrate multi-task management skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications.
  • Valid Driver’s License required.

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Involves work of a general office nature usually performed sitting such as operation of a computer.
  • Involves work of a general office nature usually performed standing such as operation of a fax and printer.
  • Involves movement between departments to facilitate work.
  • Vision ability must allow the reading of printed materials, prints and drawings.
  • May be required to stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, balance, climb stairs, and work at heights and in environment with temperature ranges both while working outside and inside.
  • May be required to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
  • Travel between buildings is required.

 

Internal and External Contacts:

  • Regularly interfaces with tenants, various Boston Properties staff, vendors, construction professionals and consultants.

 

Reporting Structure:

  • Reports to the VP, Engineering who provides supervision, guidance and evaluates work performance on a periodic basis.
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