Cushman & Wakefield

Position Statement: The Director of Engineering all aspects of facilities management relating to building systems, operations and maintenance for a complex of NYC buildings in a large financial services corporation’s real estate portfolio including planning and design. Responsibilities include preparing and administering maintenance and operating budgets, scheduling, job specifications, soliciting proposals, reviewing cost estimates, negotiating bids and awarding project work. The position requires the management of operations staff, infrastructure project management, capacity planning, and equipment service vendor management. Business infrastructure continuity planning programs and procedures, including emergency preparedness planning and employee safety programs are required as well as coordination and compliance with local and federal regulatory agencies. The real estate portfolio includes Class A office space, data centers, trading floors, and operations space. Facilities management experience with systems and equipment typically found in these environments is required of all qualifying applicants. Systems include UPS, large power generators, refrigeration equipment, air distribution equipment, elevator systems, life safety systems and building automation systems. Administrative requirements for this position include service contract execution and management, documentation of operating plans and practices, compliance management, change control policy compliance, job scheduling, and limited purchasing. Job Responsibilities: • Overall responsibility for proper operation of all building infrastructure systems. • Prepare maintenance budget, specifications and schedules, review cost estimates, and negotiate contracts. • Develop testing specifications and conduct operations of all major maintenance. • Routine inspection of the general maintenance of all buildings including repairs, preventive and predictive maintenance. • Monitor and initiate projects/operations to improve energy management and efficiency of building systems. • Coordinate systems and safety training for all supervised staff. • Provide technical support and supervision to major capital projects, security and technology projects. Requirements: • BS degree in engineering and/or equivalent discipline with at least five years experience in property management. Electrical engineering educational background is preferred. • In-depth knowledge of jurisdictional codes and best practices for construction, testing and maintenance, and operations of a facility. • RPA, PE, CEM preferred. • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information and develop reports is required. • Strong financial, mathematical, and computer skills are necessary. A knowledge of MS Office is required. Familiarity with AutoCAD, MS Project, and the use of a computerized maintenance management system is preferred. For immediate consideration fax resume with cover letter to: (212) 816-3953, Attn: EK.