Chief Engineer

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Chief Engineer Needed for Luxury Residential Rental Properties in New York City

We are searching for a Luxury Real Estate Chief Engineer in Brooklyn, New York for 5 towers housing
nearly 850 residential units including both Condominiums and Rental Apartments. The ideal candidate
will have diverse experience in organizing and safety concepts for the buildings’ maintenance and crew
operations. A FSD Certification is required for this position. Living on premises is required in a
brand new luxury 2 bedroom apartment provided by the company.

The Qualifications of the Luxury Real Estate Chief Engineer are as follows: 

• Minimum of 10+ years of extensive experience in multi-Family / Residential hi-rise rental Building maintenance.
• Must have FSD Certification
• HVAC Experience required
• Must be proficient with building mechanical systems and technology
• Must be able to lift and/or carry object of 25 pounds or more
• Requires walking and standing to a significant degree
• Strong leadership skills and 10+ years of managing large teams of people
• Must have experience working in the property management industry, both with residential rentals and condominiums
• Must have extensive experience with various building automation systems and platforms

The Responsibilities of the Luxury Real Estate Chief Engineer are as follows:

• Chief Engineer will have senior oversight of the rental property and maintenance operations
• Will be responsible for all preventative maintenance programs for all mechanical and common elements on the property, including but not limited to refrigeration, heating, cooling, water treatment, plumbing, emergency management, fire life safety systems, etc.
• Meeting and working with Construction supervisors to discuss different phases of construction, working through issues, punch lists and ensure all plans, charts, warranties have been received
• Responsible for inspection of common area, and back of house mechanical and electrical rooms
• Participation in the development of departmental budgets
• Review, monitor and report on opportunities for Energy, Preventive
• Maintenance, and/or other cost-saving measures
• Works with General Manager, Property Managers and Superintendents.
• Oversees and manages all building maintenance staff
• Maintains calm demeanor in emergency situations
• Attends all staff meetings, construction, ownership, etc.
• General oversight of retail build outs, including meeting with General Contractors and tenants
• Maintain all equipment in accordance with local codes, restrictions, and licensing requirements
• Overseeing all third party vendors and services purchased, including, supplies, electrical,
• plumbing, testing, etc.
• Monitors utility consumption and ensuring all savings measures are being used
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption of services
• Maintaining historical and current preventative maintenance logs for the property
• Procure and review copies of architectural, mechanical, and electrical blueprints for all tenant remodeling for the purpose of ensuring actual work conforms to approved blueprints
• Ensure all work orders are assigned, completed, commented on and closed in a timely manner, escalating when needed.
• Create and Maintain vendor/contractor list, ensuring all COIs and Contracts are up to date
• Contacts vendor to submit bids for new projects, contracts, outsourced repairs, etc.
• Works with Superintendents to ensure work orders are completed

Competitive Salary, potential bonus based on performance and weekly insurance allowance to the right
candidate. Rent Free Luxury 2 Bedroom Apartment on the premises.

Key Words: 
Brooklyn, NY, Luxury Residential, Rental and Condo Properties, Chief Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, planning, cost reducing implementation, organized

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We offer career coaching and will assist you every step of the way in your goal to advance your
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hands of a search firm with your best interests at the core of its daily mission.Company DescriptionBest Headhunters is a team-oriented search firm who provides a unique, hands-on caring approach\r\nin helping a candidate match their experience with the right job opportunity. There is never a to\r\nthe candidate for our representation. Plus, you will receive the benefit of our extensive experience\r\nand our long-term relationships with many of America's leading companies.\r\nWe offer career coaching and will assist you every step of the way in your goal to advance your\r\ncareer. For additional information on Best Headhunters and our ever-expanding employment\r\nopportunities, visit our Web site at: www.bestheadhunters.com. We encourage candidates to be\r\npro-active, especially in light of today's uncertain business environment in which mergers and\r\ndownsizing are a common reality. This underscores the importance of placing your career in the\r\nhands of a search firm with your best interests at the core of its daily mission.