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Chief Engineer

Corporate Realty, Inc.
  • Baton Rouge, Louisiana
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Chief Engineer
    Baton Rouge, LA | Property Management | Full Time
     
    The Chief Engineer oversees engineering and maintenance operations across assigned facilities, ensuring that proper procedures are followed, staff are effectively supervised, and equipment and building systems are maintained at the highest operational standards. This role requires technical expertise, leadership, and a proactive approach to managing staff, vendors, contractors, and building systems.
     
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
    • Oversee and participate in the preventive maintenance program, ensuring equipment meets specifications and standards.
    • Draft preventive maintenance and equipment specifications to maximize equipment lifespan.
    • Perform technical labor to reduce reliance on outside contractors and control costs.
    • Consult with the property manager on departmental and organizational goals.
    • Update departmental policies and provide administrative guidance to improve efficiency.
    • Determine staffing, equipment, and training needs.
    • Oversee the progress and timeliness of engineering projects.
    • Conduct inspections (daily, weekly, and annual) on equipment as required.
    • Respond to emergencies and assist with repairs.
    • Oversee and participate in regulatory inspections required by law.
    • Review tenant space revisions and construction for code compliance and system compatibility.
    • Review utility invoices for accuracy, comparing with field verifications and measurements.
    • Ensure equipment projects meet contractual and operational specifications.
    • Maintain, monitor, and control HVAC and energy systems throughout building(s).
    • Repair and maintain mechanical, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and general building systems.
    • Serve as an essential member of the disaster preparation and recovery team; act as first responder during related emergencies.
    • Manage procurement for maintenance services and provide recommendations to the property manager.
    • Maintain equipment logs, reports, service manuals, MSDS manual, and refrigerant logs.
    • Prepare annual engineering and maintenance budgets in conjunction with the property manager.
    • Train and mentor engineering staff as needed.
    • Perform other related duties as assigned.
     
    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required  of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
     
    Required Qualifications
    • High school diploma, GED, or technical school education.
    • Minimum of five years of experience in building construction trades, general construction, or facilities maintenance/repair.
     
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Five years of supervisory or advanced-level experience in general building maintenance.
    • Existing knowledge of building automation systems and life/safety codes.
     
    Competencies
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Strong managerial and supervisory skills.
    • Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
    • Ability to analyze financial data.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Proficiency in Energy Management and Controls software.
    • Ability to read and interpret schematics and construction drawings.
     
    Supervisory Scope
    • 2nd Class Building Maintenance Engineer staff members.
    • Oversight of 3rd party janitorial day staff.
     
    Physical Demands
    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
    • Lift up to 80 pounds.
    • Carry objects weighing 15–45 pounds.
    • Climb 24–150 stairs.
    • Ability to climb ladders.
    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to varying weather conditions, outdoor elements, dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise from machines and moving parts.
     
    Work Hours
    Monday–Friday, standard business hours, with availability for emergencies, special projects, or events occurring outside of regular hours.
     
    Travel and Additional Expectations
    While this role does not typically require travel outside the metropolitan area, the Chief Engineer may be called upon for new or temporary assignments. Cross-training for coverage across Corporate Realty’s managed properties is required to ensure adequate support during emergencies, PTO, and other unique circumstances which may arise from time to time. 
     
    What We Offer
    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off
     
    Corporate Realty, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBaton Rouge, Louisiana
    Websitehttps://corp-realty.com/careers/

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Automation Systemsunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Building Codesunmatched
    • Building Systemsunmatched
    • Carpentryunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Drawingsunmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Contract Requirementsunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Disaster Recoveryunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • Emergency Responseunmatched
    • Energy Managementunmatched
    • Engineeringunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Equipment Specificationunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • HVACunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Home Automationunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Life Safety Systemsunmatched
    • Lift/Move 80 Poundsunmatched
    • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
    • Maintenance - HVACunmatched
    • Maintenance - Plumbingunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • Material Movingunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Procurement Managementunmatched
    • Property Maintenanceunmatched
    • Property Managementunmatched
    • Real Estateunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Safety Codesunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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