Chief Engineer, Ocean Towers

Description

 Become the Best Part of PMP Management!

PMP is seeking a motivated, detailed, communicative, and personable professional to join our team as

Building Chief Engineer, at Ocean Towers Housing Corporation, Santa Monica, CA.

Who We Are

Property Management Professionals LLC. (PMP) is an industry leading Association management firm providing extraordinary services to common interest developments throughout Southern California, Arizona, Utah and Texas. PMP delivers a boutique-style level of service only a local management partner can, with the depth and breadth of support and training only seen at much larger management firms.

PMP is one of the fastest growing management firms in each of our respective submarkets, which provides our team members’ a unique opportunity to develop and grow their careers. Our people-centric culture attracts and retains the industry’s top talent and has served as one of our competitive advantages, driving our growth and success over the past decade and a half.

To learn more about PMP and our unique company culture, we invite you to visit our social media platforms below:

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Who We’re Looking For

PMP is looking for energetic, passionate, personable, and detail-oriented professionals to join our growing team. The right candidate will embrace change, celebrate innovation, and have an unwavering passion for providing extraordinary customer service to our valuable clients.

Position Description: The Chief Building Engineer reports directly to the General Manager and works closely with the Assistant General Manager and Board of Directors regarding building operations, capital planning, engineering projects, and long-term asset preservation.

The Chief Building Engineer provides leadership and supervision for the engineering and maintenance team while overseeing the operation, maintenance, repair, inspection, and continuous improvement of all building systems.

This position serves as the primary technical expert for Ocean Towers and plays a critical role in protecting one of Southern California's premier luxury residential communities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead, supervise, mentor, schedule, and evaluate the Engineering and Maintenance Team. 
• Develop a culture centered around safety, accountability, professionalism, and exceptional resident service. 

Oversee the operation, maintenance, repair, and optimization of all major building systems including:

      o HVAC 

      o Plumbing 

      o Electrical 

      o Mechanical 

      o Fire Life Safety Systems 

      o Building Automation Systems 

      o Elevators 

      o Emergency Power Systems 

      o Domestic Water Systems 

      o Booster Pumps 

      o Irrigation Systems 

      o Pool and Spa Equipment 

      o Garage Ventilation Systems 

• Troubleshoot complex building system failures and implement long-term corrective solutions rather than temporary fixes. 
• Conduct routine inspections of all common areas, rooftops, mechanical rooms, garages, equipment rooms, utility spaces, and building infrastructure.
• Develop comprehensive preventative maintenance programs and ensure maintenance schedules are consistently executed. 
• Prepare short-term, mid-term, and long-term maintenance plans aligned with the Association's Reserve Study. 
• Assist Management with reserve planning, capital improvement projects, lifecycle analysis, and asset preservation strategies. 
• Review engineering reports and consultant recommendations and provide technical analysis and recommendations to Management. 
• Participate in building audits and proactively identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. 
• Solicit vendor proposals, review scopes of work, negotiate pricing, evaluate contractor performance, and monitor project execution. 
• Manage outside contractors, consultants, and specialty vendors to ensure quality workmanship and contract compliance. 
• Review invoices and verify completed work before recommending payment approval. 
• Assist in preparing annual operating budgets, reserve budgets, and engineering forecasts. 
• Monitor engineering expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety. 
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, equipment logs, war