Assistant Chief Engineer

Assistant Chief Engineer (Local 399) – The Franklin

Tishman 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 Speyer’s 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 City's Rockefeller Center, São Paulo's Torre Norte, The Springs in Shanghai, Paris Bourse in Paris and Frankfurt’s 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:
 

SCOPE

• To 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 SOP’s 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.

AUTHORITY

• In 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist 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 SOP’s.

• 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 o