Operations Manager (Chief Building Engineer)

Operations Manager/Chief Building Engineer

8 hours between 6am - 6pm. Once trained, 9:30am - 6pm initially.

85-115K

The Operations Manager/Chief Building Engineer executes equipment inspection and monitoring programs; defines and implements maintenance best-practices to improve overall mechanical equipment uptime and continuously evaluates current maintenance, operations and reliability methods and implements changes to enhance effectiveness at increasing value-maximizing performance. The Operations Manager manages the team on the ground in being a highly efficient and knowledgeable team to perform Best in Class Services.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership

  Lead engineering team and vendor management Support daily operations of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression) Manage work order assignments and service level agreements Oversee staff development, training, and performance

  Administrative Responsibilities

  Work with Senior Engineering Manager on budgeting

  Process purchase orders and monitor inventory

  Manage preventive maintenance scheduling

  Oversee contract compliance and quality control

  Evaluate vendors for quality and pricing

  Ensure proper engineering standards and procedures

  Support safety compliance and environmental conditions

  Operations Management

  Coordinate maintenance of building systems

  Schedule major repairs and quality reviews

  Maintain critical parts inventory

  Ensure code compliance

  Analyze equipment downtime impacts

  Develop emergency response plans with clients

  Implement energy conservation programs

  Education & Experience

  Bachelor's degree in business, management or related field

  5+ years of experience in operations management

  Proven track record of process improvement and team leadership

  Technical experience

  HVAC: Must have experience maintaining and/or leading teams that maintain HVAC systems. This should include split units, package units, heat pumps, air-handling units, chilled water systems, VAVs, etc.

  Electrical: Must be familiar with high and low voltage systems. This should include panels, transformers, lighting systems (277v, including controllers), HVAC controllers, emergency power systems including backup generators.

  Fire life and safety: Must be familiar with the following components of a FLS system. Alarm panels, detection (including smoke, heat, flame, flow switches), pull stations, fire extinguishers, specialty gasses, wet/dry systems, pre-action, and emergency lighting.

  Plumbing: Must understand the basics of commercial plumbing systems including connection methods. This should be inclusive of copper, PEX, PVC, cast iron, galvanized, stainless steel, and drainage systems.