Chief Engineer for Commercial Building Class A Job in Encino 91436, California US
Douglas Emmett, Inc. (NYSE:DEI) is a Southern California-based real estate investment trust (REIT) active in the commercial office and multifamily property markets of California and Hawaii.
The Company's office portfolio includes 58 properties totaling approximately 14.7 million rentable square feet, and its multifamily portfolio consists of nine properties with a total of 2,868 units.
Douglas Emmett's properties are currently located in nine premier California submarkets - Brentwood, Century City, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Olympic Corridor, Westwood, Sherman Oaks/Encino, Warner Center/Woodland Hills and Burbank - with a growing presence in Hawaii.
Douglas Emmett is currently looking for a:
CHIEF ENGINEER
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include but are not limited to the following, as other duties may be assigned.
GENERAL OPERATIONS
· Develop and maintain an up-to-date inventory of all equipment, tools and supplies applicable to the maintenance of the property.
· Establish a preventative maintenance program for the property.
· Develop and maintain a list of all as-built plans for the property.
· Obtain bids or proposals for equipment maintenance contracts, repair work and capital projects. Review submittals with Property Manager, and other Douglas Emmett personnel as necessary. Make recommendations for scope of work and contractor selection.
· Assist Property Manager in the preparation of annual budget, particularly in the areas of building systems, repair and maintenance, service contracts, utilities and capital projects.
· When applicable, assist Administrative Assistant in preparation of monthly variance reports.
· Special projects as directed by Property Manager.
· Research and make recommendations to Property Manager for more cost-effective
and efficient methods of operating and maintaining building systems
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Supervise Utility Engineer and Day Porter.
· Oversee, evaluate and make recommendations to Property Manager regarding the quality of work performed by contractors and vendors. Also review and approve maintenance and repair invoices for payment.
· Assist Property Manager in the hiring, counseling and termination of utility engineer and day porter.
TECHNICAL PREREQUISITES
· Strong verbal and written communications skills.
· Basic computer skills, particularly with Word and Excel.
· Familiarity with City of Los Angeles Building Safety Codes and South Coast Air Quality Management District Rules.
· Appropriate professional or vocation certifications to work on building systems including mechanical, HVAC, life/safety or electrical systems.
· Projects a professional image by meeting all Douglas Emmett dress code standards. Uniform to be provided by Douglas Emmett.
· Ability to exercise good judgement and professional demeanor interacting with building management, tenants and vendors. Team player attitude.
To apply for the position above, please forward your resume, references and salary history to:
Douglas Emmett Human Resources
Email: resume@douglasemmett.com
Phone: 310.255.7890
Fax: 310.255.7888
Equal Opportunity Employer