Chief Building Engineer

Chief Building Engineer

Plan, supervise and direct the work and the workforce in the Engineering unit, including maintenance of mechanical and HVAC infrastructure and equipment, plumbing, grounds, and facility finishes, and provision of client utility services in adherence with safety requirements/codes.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Direct the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, plumbing, grounds, HVAC equipment and apparatus and facility finishes throughout the center
• Oversee operations of outside vendors/contractors performing work particularly to the engineering department
• Make Engineering crew work assignments
• Schedule and supervise the work of the engineering crew in a manner that reflects the high quality of service intended for the Colorado Convention Center
• Plan and implement short- and long-term preventive and anticipated maintenance and repair programs
• Resolve normal and unexpected technical field problems
• Develop and implement the most cost-effective means for operations of mechanical, HVAC and associated equipment
• Submit operation, Capital equipment and Capital improvement budgets
• Maintain budget tracking in compliance with operating goals
• Implement approved purchase requests
• Maintain an accurate set of HVACS, mechanical and plumbing as-built drawings
• Provide training for new employees
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Other duties as assigned

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 accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Three to five years' experience in a facility engineering position
• Two to four years supervisory experience
• Experience with computer-based operating and energy management systems
• High school diploma or GED

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills among all levels of staff and clientele.
• Work effectively with diverse groups of people among all levels within an organization; skill to work effectively as part of a team.
• Perform leadership role and job tasks effectively despite sudden deadlines and changing priorities.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
• Provide customer service in a professional considerate manner.
• Excellent record of dependability and reliability.
• Ability to speak, understand, and read standard English.

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer skills including ability to create word documents and excel spreadsheets
• Experience working with Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• EPA Universal Certification
• Boiler Operator or Refrigeration Operator Certificate
• Valid Driver's License

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position may require certifications by law and/or job assignment. Position requires frequent walking, climbing stairs, standing on cement floors, turning, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling; heavy lifting, up to 75lbs; may be subject to adverse working conditions; dust, grime, noise, fumes, wet floors etc., including weather; may require use of an electric cart; may require tools and equipment operation that could cause personal harm or injury, if improperly handled; requires irregular and/or extended hours, including weekends, evening, and holidays, determined by event schedule and/or department need; requires radio usage -- 2 way hand held.

Note: Colorado Convention Center/Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. The essential responsibilities of each position are described under the headings in the job description and may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation, or other reasons. The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Applicants who need reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact 303-228-8000. Employment is contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States.