Building Chief Engineer
AKAM
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $110,000 - $120,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Oversee, train, and develop facilities personnel, including direct oversight of the opening engineer.
- Provide leadership and direction to on-site staff and third-party vendors.
- Ensure proper staffing, expertise, and resources are in place to meet facility needs efficiently and safely.
- Manage and monitor the Building Management System (BMS) to ensure optimal performance of HVAC and mechanical systems.
- Coordinate all demand, preventive, and reactive maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Ensure cleanliness and security standards in partnership with third-party custodial and security providers.
- Assist in coordinating required governmental inspections and ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Maintain detailed administrative records such as logbooks, maintenance documents, contractor logs, and work order systems.
- Respond to and coordinate emergency calls as needed to ensure safe, continuous building operations.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in a senior facility, building operations, or chief engineer role.
- Strong background in mechanical engineering, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- Experience running and troubleshooting BMS systems.
- Universal EPA/Refrigerant/HVAC certifications preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Familiarity with OSHA regulations, life safety codes, and electronic work-order systems.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan Matching
- Health Insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Ancillary Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Company Events
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Engagement Committee
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical engineeringHVAC systemsplumbing systemselectrical systemsBuilding Management System (BMS)troubleshootingpreventive maintenancereactive maintenancedemand maintenanceadministrative record keeping
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationtrainingdirectioncoordinationoversightproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsemergency response
Certifications
Universal EPA certificationRefrigerant certificationHVAC certification