Sr. Chief Operating Engineer   Employer: CB Richard Ellis Job Location: Waxahachie , TX Cash Compensation: Industry Type: Real Estate Developers Job Description: JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the planning, implementation, coordination and supervision of all mechanical operations, maintenance, communications and energy management systems for assigned properties as well as the supervision of engineering staff for assigned properties and for overseeing a portfolio consisting of two or more buildings. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Provide leadership and supervision of engineering and maintenance staff, including hiring, training and personnel development. Conduct and assist with inspections and surveys, including energy audits and analysis, HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, environmental and ADA compliance. Supervise and review technical operations, surveys, energy audits and analysis, HVAC and electrical and plumbing systems, environmental compliance, ADA compliance and acquisitions and third-party surveys. Support property management in the development and updating of preventive maintenance and engineering procedures, hazardous materials communication plan and indoor air quality programs. Assist in budgets, operating cost estimates and comparisons, life safety programs and procedures, domestic water quality control and enforcement of EPA and OSHA compliance. Coordinate and track career development for engineers and perform or assist in mid-year/annual performance evaluations of all engineering staff. Oversee all building systems, including fire/life safety programs, plumbing, HVAC and electrical issues; must remain current with latest HVAC technology trends; also responsible for HVAC systems and start up monitoring, evaluation and recommendation of building automation, energy management and automatic temperature control systems. Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel and engineers. Develop specifications and assist in solicitation and administration of maintenance/repair service contracts. Assist in formulating marketing presentations/proposals, start-up processes for building acquisitions and reverse acquisitions and the coordination of building equipment and services in support of tenant construction products. Ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agencies and company directives related to building operations. Other duties may be assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Provides formal supervision to individual employees within a work unit and/or group. Responsible for identifying training needs, tracking performance, coaching, and motivating direct reports. Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and four to six years of related experience and/or training. CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES Universal for CFC's, valid driver's license, appropriate license/permit for trade as may also be required, i.e. Journeyman or Master Electrician or City Licenses. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues. Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups. Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action. FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles. Reviews complex financial/business analysis and reports prepared by subordinates. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations. Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills. OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES Technical, vocational or on-the-job training in at least 3 of the following areas; HVAC, electrical, mechanical, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair is preferred. Must be able to use a PC for reviewing e-mail and accessing the Internet to order materials. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY Decisions made with in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies and business practices to achieve complex results. Responsible for setting department deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause long-term impact to co-workers, supervisor, department and/or line of business. Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience Company Description: CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the worlds largest commercial real estate services firm (in terms of 2007 revenue). With over 29,000 employees, the Company serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 300 offices worldwide (excluding affiliate offices). CB Richard Ellis offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting. CB Richard Ellis is the only commercial real estate services company named one of the 50 best in class companies by BusinessWeek, and was also named one of the 100 fastest growing companies by Fortune. Please visit our Web site at www.cbre.com.