[UNION] Chief Engineer
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Salary$53 – $63/hr
LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Company size10,000+ people
PostedNov 6, 2026 · 1d ago
Verified live15h ago
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Extensive engineering and leadership experience
Experience overseeing maintenance of commercial buildings
Experience leading engineering staff
Experience with preventive maintenance programs
Ability to hire, supervise, train and develop engineering and maintenance staff
Ability to coordinate and implement annual scheduling and execution of Safety Programs
Ability to assist in development of budgets
Ability to conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment
Ability to develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance program
Ability to develop and maintain building-specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals
Ability to coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant facilities personnel, and engineers
Knowledge of all building systems including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical
Must remain current with latest HVAC technology trends
Ability to develop specifications and assist in solicitation, administration, execution and performance of maintenance/repair service contracts
Ability to respond to all emergency situations quickly
Ability to implement and administer inventory control programs, purchase parts and supplies
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agency, and company directives
Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
Interpersonal Skills
Organization Skills
Technical Proficiency
Leadership
Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, i.e. Class-A Engineer, Journeyman or Master Electrician License
Universal Technician for CFC's depending on market licensure requirements
Financial knowledge necessary for reading and understanding budgets, budget variances and basic reporting
Familiar with Energy Management System (EMS)/programming, fire alarm systems and Building Automation Systems (BAS)
Proficiency in the preparation of staff schedules, after hour assignment scheduling and coordination, preventive maintenance schedules and the ability to assess and prioritize immediate needs
Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word
Working knowledge of all aspects of building systems and operations, contractual maintenance, construction and related services, and local laws and building codes pertaining to building operations and safety
Ability to stoop, stand, climb, frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment
Ability to speak clearly
Ability to read and understand information presented orally and in writing
Regularly required to utilize vision abilities
Skills
Energy Management System (EMS)
Building Automation Systems (BAS)
Outlook
Excel
Word
Benefits
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Unpaid time off
Job Title
About the role
[UNION] Chief Engineer
Job Description Summary
The Chief Engineer is a crucial member of the leadership team managing Center City Philadelphia’s most-iconic building, One Liberty Place and The Shops at Liberty Place. The Chief Engineer reports to the Director who is responsible for Cushman & Wakefield’s management teams for both assets with input from the two dedicated Operations Managers at One Liberty Place and The Shops at Liberty Place.
On a day-to-day basis, the ideal candidate will implement their extensive engineering and leadership experience and focus on operations, overseeing the maintenance of One Liberty Place and The Shops at Liberty Place, leading the engineering staff and meeting or exceeding the high standards of the building’s long-term owners and those of Cushman & Wakefield.
Additionally, The Chief Engineer will ensure that the plant, infrastructure and its associated equipment operate safely, smoothly, efficiently and reliably. The Chief Engineer will also be accountable for engineering staff performance and execution of preventive maintenance, work orders and other tasks as assigned.
The Chief Engineer will be a working supervisor, training and developing direct reports.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Hire, supervise, train and develop the engineering and maintenance staff.
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Coordinate and implement annual scheduling and execution of the C&W Safety Programs.
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Assist in the development of budgets - cost estimates for repairs, maintenance, supplies, payroll, life safety programs, code compliance, etc.
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Assist in the development of the Capital Budget Program, as well as the short and long-term planning and analytics.
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Conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment; identify and resolve issues.
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Refine, implement, and maintain an effective preventive and predictive maintenance program for task scheduling, routines, and performance. Program includes procedures for annual, semi-annual, quarterly, monthly and other scheduled maintenance as provided by the manufacturer’s recommendations and/or industry best practices and standards.
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Develop and maintain effective building-specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals and train building personnel accordingly.
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Coordinate development of and/or maintain an Operations Document Library, including but not limited to construction plans, structural plans, as-built drawings, MEP schedules, line diagrams and schematics, equipment and operation manuals, start up and commissioning documents, and equipment warranties.
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Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant facilities personnel, and engineers.
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Oversee all building systems including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical issues; must remain current with latest HVAC technology trends.
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Develop specifications and assist in solicitation, administration, execution and performance of maintenance/repair service contracts.
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Respond to all emergency situations quickly (fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns.
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Implement and administer inventory control programs, purchase parts and supplies.
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Ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agency, and company directives as it relates to building operations.
Duties are inclusive of hands-on operating engineer responsibilities and may require shift work and/or on-call or stand-by duties.
KEY COMPETENCIES
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Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
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Interpersonal Skills
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Organization Skills
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Technical Proficiency
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Leadership
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Vocational/Technical training certificate.
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Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, i.e. Class-A Engineer, Journeyman or Master Electrician License.
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Universal Technician for CFC’s depending on market licensure requirements.
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Financial knowledge necessary for reading and understanding budgets, budget variances and basic reporting as required by management.
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Familiar with Energy Management System (EMS)/programming, fire alarm systems and Building Automation Systems (BAS).
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Proficiency in the preparation of staff schedules, after hour assignment scheduling and coordination, preventive maintenance schedules and the ability to assess and prioritize immediate needs.
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Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word
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Working knowledge of all aspects of building systems and operations, contractual maintenance, construction and related services, and local laws and building codes pertaining to building operations and safety.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
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Must have ability to stoop, stand, climb, frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders) and safely install rigging/lifting devices.
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Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine.
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Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
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Ability to read and understand information presented orally and in writing.
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Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, drawings, and schematics.
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OTHER DUTIESThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Benefits
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $53.39 - $62.81Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
Legal
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