Harbor Group Management Company is a multi-billion dollar real estate investment and property management firm.  As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate, goal oriented, creative individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and great communication skills. Harbor Group is dedicated to outstanding customer service and providing exquisite living experience for our residents.

Job Title:        Chief Engineer  

Division:         Commercial 

Supervisor:    General Manager 

JOB SUMMARY: 

Responsible for operating, inspecting, and maintaining all HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety equipment and systems in a large office building and obtaining the most efficient operating results and life expectancy.  Assure that equipment is maintained in an energy-efficient, safe manner by implementing and performing structured preventive and predictive equipment maintenance.   Perform inspections and repairs to assigned property interior and exterior areas, including walls and flooring, installed fixtures, roofing systems, lighting, etc.  Manage staff of building engineers, who service the building, tenant needs, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein.  Additional duties or job functions that can be performed safely may be required as deemed necessary by Harbor Group Management Company.

• Act as Supervisor, advisor, and leader for onsite operating engineers and maintenance personnel in installation, repair, and maintenance of all base building and critical system machinery and equipment.
• Perform ongoing preventive and repair response work orders on building and tenant mechanical, electrical, and other installed systems, equipment, and other components.
• Maintain, operate, and repair all HVAC systems and associated equipment, electrical distribution equipment, plumbing systems, fire/life safety equipment, building interior/exterior repair, and related grounds.
• Perform assigned inspections, oversight of vendor work, and due diligence.
• Respond effectively to all emergencies.
• Interact with a positive demeanor with building staff and tenant contacts.
• Prepare annual budgets, project costs, long-term capital outlook, and report on schedule and variances.
• Prepare and submit to management summary reports listing conditions found in the performance of assigned work; and recommend and/or suggest action to be taken.
• Study and become familiar with the various items of equipment, and the methods required to use them properly.
• Comply with all safety procedures, maintaining good housekeeping and safety of work areas, as well as identifying safety hazards and proposing methods to eliminate them.
• Maintain compliance with State, County, or City Ordinances, Codes, or Laws.
• Attend periodic training seminars.

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
• Possess a Universal CFC recovery certification and a Boilers License.
• 5 years of technical experience in all aspects of building engineering.
• Strong background in technical aspects of HVAC, plumbing, electrical equipment, repair and maintenance, and overall system design and application.
• Industry certifications (BOMA SMT, SMA) Preferred
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to support after-hours and on-call building-related activity and overtime as required.

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