Assistant Chief Engineer at Tishman Speyer

Assistant Chief Engineer (Local 399) The FranklinTishman Speyer creates vibrant destinations and dynamic environments that inspire innovation and connected communities. As a diversified developer operator and investment manager of top-tier real estate in 33 markets across the globe our business choices are driven by the belief that real estate should unlock human potential. Tishman Speyers diversified portfolio spans market rate and affordable residential communities premier office properties and retail spaces industrial facilities and mixed-use campuses. We create state-of-the-art life science centers through our Breakthrough Properties joint venture and foster innovation through our strategic proptech investments. By combining global perspective with local expertise and a personalized approach we are able to anticipate our customers evolving needs. We were the first real estate company to introduce asset-wide amenity services through our ZO platform and the first traditional real estate company to create its own flexible space and coworking brand Studio.Since our founding in 1978 Tishman Speyer has acquired developed and operated 576 properties totaling 233 million square feet with a combined value of over $131 billion (U.S.). Tishman Speyer currently has approximately $65 billion in assets under management including iconic properties such as New York Citys Rockefeller Center São Paulos Torre Norte The Springs in Shanghai Paris Bourse in Paris and Frankfurts OpernTurm and TaunusTurm.Summary of the Position: The Assistant Chief Engineer will report to the Chief Engineer and be based at our Class A property The Franklin in Chicago. The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall performance of the building systems assisting the leadership of the Engineering team with operational management and administration of the engineering team with the objectives of safely efficiently and effectively operating repairing and maintaining equipment and systems in accordance with the budget. The Assistant Chief Engineer must ensure the highest level of professionalism while meeting the needs of the facility and related tenant needs. The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for protecting and improving the value of the assets and ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended functions optimally. The Assistant Chief Engineer will assist in developing as necessary implementing and managing the reliability-based maintenance and repair program and continuously evaluating same in combination with operations and reliability methods and making changes to enhance effectiveness efficiency or safety in consultation with the Chief Engineer.Key Responsibilities:SCOPETo assure safe efficient and proper operation and maintenance of all HVAC domestic water electric life/safety and related equipment of the facility.To assure proper adherence to all Engineering SOPs as established by the company.To train the highest quality engineers possible to meet the demands of the facility.To maintain good customer relations through prompt courteous response to customer requests and prompt resolution to customer problems.AUTHORITYIn the absence of the Chief Engineer the Assistant Chief Engineer assumes primary responsibility for Engineering in tandem with the General Manager maintaining constant communication with the Director of Engineering.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssist with the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including: fire/life safety mechanical (HVAC plumbing controls) electrical (lighting UPS PDU generators primary switch gear) cabling (data and voice broad band) lighting and temperature controls systems vertical transportation systems critical environments and light construction (painting doors locks). Utilize staff and contracting with outside vendors as necessary.Follow company Engineering SOPs.Supervise engineers and maintenance staff including training and personal development.Assist with Identification of the maintenance objectives of the facility and incorporate those objectives into a documented plan that includes preventive corrective and reliability maintenance procedures and see that the plan is incorporated into the facilities maintenance management program (Angus) to organize and maintain a preventive maintenance program.Possess and develop comprehensive knowledge of maintenance processes and procedures.Understand all aspects of construction planning execution commissioning and acceptance of equipment and related documents.Will be involved in building startups and will provide direction leadership and will be responsible for equipment acceptance document turnover punch-listing commissioning vendor maintenance contract development and warranty management and administration.Identify safety hazards within the building and incorporate the remediation of such hazards to ensure that the buildings staff and occupants work in a safe environment. Comply with the safety training program.Ensure that compliance of all regulatory laws and guidelines are met as they relate to the operation of the buildings infrastructure. Responsible for alerting the management of the building of compliance discrepancies.Assist with maintenance of all infrastructure and compliance documentation for the building including up-to-date building drawings and single-lines as well as documentation mandated for the purpose of maintaining regulatory compliance with Federal State or Local law.Assist with overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or tenants operating within the buildings.Responsible for advance training and notification to all contractors so that they are informed and knowledgeable with respects to the buildings critical functions and the work they are to perform including an incident contact response list.Ensure that the Critical Facility Work is a well-understood process among the building staff engineers tenants and contractors who perform work on the buildings critical infrastructure.Maintain an inventory of spare parts to ensure efficient continuous operations of the project.Maintain an inventory of all tools necessary to perform all maintenance and repair functions.Maintain a current manual containing all emergency phone numbers for engineers and contractors plus emergency procedures for the mechanical equipment in a step-by-step format.To maintain a tenant work order system that will provide:Prompt response to tenant requestsComplete and thorough logging procedureEffective and efficient work order distributionCorrect and timely billing procedureTo respond to Property Management requests.Supervise contract maintenance and service vendors.Follow and maintain energy conservation programs.Maintain knowledge of current and evolving technology in building operations and recommend implementation as appropriate.Secure and maintain any permits and/or licenses required by law or by code i.e.:Refrigeration LicenseBoiler CertificationFire Safety DirectoryStandpipe and sprinkler certificationElevator escalator permitsSKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSHigh School diploma or general education degree (GED) or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be acquired6 years of experience in a building engineering positionExperience reading and interpreting documents such as blueprints safety rules operating and maintenance instructions diagrams and procedure manualsUniversal CFC CertificationA current and valid stationary engineers licenseMembership in the IUOE Local 399 is required within 60 days of employment start date.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTAbility to travel between floors and buildings including frequent walking climbing bending kneeling lifting stooping and working/extending overhead indoors and outdoors with varying temperature ranges from 0 100.Work at heights with A-Frame and extension ladders from 5ft to 16ft using buddy system and following all OSHA guidelines and safety precautions.Work in confined spaces following all OSHA guidelines and safety precautions.Specific vision abilities include close vision distance vision color vision and depth perception.Must be able to stand for an extended period at a minimum of 8 hours.Must be able to move lift carry push pull place objects less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.Ability to understand and communicate in English verbally and written.Wear Personal Protective Equipment that may be required when performing Engineer tasks safely such as but not limited to: hard hat safety glasses splash-resistant face shield welding helmet welders gloves all-purpose work gloves chemical-resistant gloves disposable gloves face mask for infectious disease control nuisance dust mask hearing protection standard impact-resistant safety shoes with non-slip soles and electrically-rated safety shoes.Wear fall prevention/protection equipment when working at heights over 4 feet in areas without guardrails or when performing other non-ladder work at elevations or when working in permit-required confined spaces where retrieval equipment is required including but not limited to body harness and lanyard in addition to other required Personal Protective Equipment.The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts building equipment and tools. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. (Note: Should under no circumstance work on any 480 volt electrical system unless he or she has been properly trained.) The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Must be knowledgeable in safety aspects of any function before performing any task in that area.The base hourly compensation range for this role is $53.18 to $57.16 per hour. This role is also eligible for access to comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance life and disability insurance and 401(k) plan afforded to members of IUOE Local 399 as well as all other benefits afforded to Tishman Speyer employees per the BOMA - IUOE Local 399 agreement. This base range reflects a number of factors including but not limited to relevant experience skill sets and/or licensure required of an individual in this particular role. The base range is also specific to members of Tishman Speyers Chicago team as weve considered factors specific to this geography.Tishman Speyer is deeply committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce which promotes different views and perspectives. We expect our leaders and employees alike to champion diversity and inclusion practices. Tishman Speyer has several employee affinity and interest groups that provide employees opportunities to develop professional relationships across the business and identify opportunities for development and advancement.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and treat all applicants for employment equally based upon job-related qualifications and without regards to race color age sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status military or veteran status national origin disability religion or any other characteristics protected by law.Tishman Speyer is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status or military status or any other category protected under applicable law. Tishman Speyer is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment and advancement of minorities women persons with disabilities and protected veterans.Please click here to review all EEO policies notices and relevant posters.Please click here to review E-Verify Information.Disability Assistance - Tishman Speyer is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Companys career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to Required Experience:Chief Key Skills Mold Remediation,Succession Planning,Employee Evaluation,Basic Math,Host/Hostess Experience,Restoration,Restoration Industry Experience,Water Damage Restoration,Emergency Management,Auto Restoration,Fire Restoration,Financial Report Interpretation Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 53 - 57