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Job Title

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Life Sciences

Job Description Summary

Primary Purpose of Position: C&W Services customer is beginning a journey or purchasing and ground up construction of building in the life science sector. We are looking for someone looking to take on a new challenge and begin to assist with building a life sciences engineering team. The right candidate must work well with a large team, give direction to more junior staff, and most importantly train the staff in the life sciences sector. Manage the day-to-day maintenance and operations of all buildings and associated system. Assign and supervise work of Building Engineers and/or Maintenance Technicians and coordinate and/or perform a variety of tenant services for a respective site or group of buildings.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Manage the day-to-day efficient operation, maintenance and repair of all building and site systems for a particular site or

assigned group of buildings. Building systems include HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, energy management, and fire

protection.

• Coordinate the day-to-day completion, organization and accuracy of preventive maintenance, loss control, Orders of Condition

records (or the like) and other records for the respective site/group of buildings.

• Promote, establish and maintain positive relations with tenants via proactive communication and routine follow-up.

• Ensure the proper installation, fabrication, construction, and repair or maintenance of complex mechanical and electrical

equipment.

• Review drawings, plans and collaborate with customers engineering department

• Assign and monitor preventive maintenance, loss control and repair work schedules for respective site staff.

• Assist Building Engineers and/or perform the troubleshooting of building systems as needed.

• Coordinate needs of staffing and maintenance during periods of inclement weather to provide snow/ice removal to all areas not

rendered by contractor and communicate to contractor related needs of site as necessary.

• Oversee organization and accuracy of preventive maintenance, loss control and repair work and related records for the respective

site/buildings.

• Regularly inspect all areas of the site/building(s) and report deficiencies as well as suggestions for improvements.

• Communicate regularly with the Roving Chief Building Engineer and Property Manager(s) on the status and activity of the

mechanical operations of all buildings and promptly report any potential or existing problems.

• Contribute to the collective effort of maintaining exemplary operating and maintenance standards by communicating general

property deficiencies to building staff, Property Managers, Director, Engineering, etc.

• Coordinate the day-to-day coverage of respective site/buildings to ensure proper coverage.

• Available for various shifts and to occasionally work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays to ensure adequate building

coverage and perform necessary repairs. Respond to after-hours emergencies such as fire, flooding, severe weather (including

snow and ice removal), power outage, and other related situations including clean-up activities.

• Work with Building Engineers in creating deficiency lists on work performed by contractors, and inspect such work with

Building Engineers as appropriate.

• Coordinate and maintain the day-to-day upkeep, organization, and safety of the in-house workspaces, penthouse equipment

rooms and base building areas.

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of equipment being serviced and employ service procedures and techniques indicative of

first class work. Follow procedures as outlined in the preventive maintenance program, loss control program, and safety

program.

• Procure vendor/contract prices for mechanical parts, equipment and tools. Submit for review and approval by Account Director

and project manager

• Maintain a logbook on daily activities/events.

• Promote and contribute toward overall effort in maintaining a high standard in the operation and appearance of the building(s)

and grounds as well as tenant relations through daily work practices.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Assist in the technical training and upgrading of skills of less qualified staff.

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• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent educational certification preferred.

• A minimum of 7 years of experience as a Building Engineer working for a life sciences company or providing such surfaces or

equivalent experience and responsibilities including working knowledge of commercial office building plumbing, electrical, fire,

and various HVAC systems, as well as pneumatic, DDC and building automation control systems.

• Licensed refrigeration technician license with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.

• Universal CFC certification required.

• Operating or Steam engineering license (when applicable) required.

• Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, tenants and vendors.

• May be required to obtain certification as an Asbestos Associated Project Worker.

• Ability to work at various properties that may be assigned from time to time.

• Strong technical and problem solving abilities including those related to mechanical controls.

• Possess knowledge of safe and efficient operation of all equipment, power and hand tools including but not limited to a snow

blower.

• Ability to work independently as well as a productive member of a team. Be able to coordinate projects or tasks efficiently and

optimize the performance of others. Ability to handle multiple tasks.

• Ability to demonstrate exemplary tenant relations and provide excellent customer service.

• Proficient computer skills necessary to operate computer for general day to day work and communications and Building

Automation Systems (when applicable).

• Ability to type or write as needed.

• Familiarity with OSHA, NEC, NFC and Life Safety codes.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach and use arms to perform tasks as well as push and pull objects and grasp with hands.

• Regularly use various machinery and tools including, but not limited to, a snow blower.

• Regularly required to talk and hear and occasionally required to smell.

• Frequently required to sit, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, balance, climb stairs and ladders, work at heights and in environments

with temperature ranges both while working outside and inside.

• Occasionally required to work around vibration or noise as well as dust.

• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision color vision and depth perception.

• May be occasionally required to drive a truck or small tractor.

• Involves movement between departments, building and floors to facilitate work.

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative​ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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