Chief Engineer

Kerioth Corporation is looking for a uniquely qualified leader to join our team as Chief Engineer!

Kerioth has an extensive portfolio of commercial properties and a strong pipeline of new developments, but we are not just about numbers… we are about people and creating special places, and that remains our foundation. We’re constantly looking for accomplished individuals with a passion to serve others and excel in their daily lives.

Job: Chief Building Engineer

Job Type: Full-time

Department: Property/Facilities Management

Location: Ridgeland/Madison/Jackson, MS

Experience

10+ years of experience in building maintenance (pertinent experience in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing may apply)

5+ years as a Chief Building Engineer, Assistant Chief, or similar position

Other certifications and education a plus

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary, commensurate with work experience

Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid PTO

Uniforms and tools provided

Company Overview

Kerioth Corporation is a diversified investment and services company with multiple business lines including commercial real estate, development, brokerage, property management, construction management, hospitality, medical, and fitness. Kerioth is dedicated to transforming everyday outings into exceptional experiences by enhancing the places where people live, work, shop, and dine.

Summary of Skills

The Chief Building Engineer for Kerioth Corporation, Inc. will plan, lead, and coordinate operation and maintenance activities for commercial real estate properties (retail, Class A office, medical, hospitality, and multi-family). Provide oversight and manage work performed by maintenance staff to ensure that work is completed timely and accurately, equipment is fully functional, and facilities are in optimum working condition. The candidate must possess a high level of technical problem-solving capabilities.

The Chief Engineer effectively leads a team focused on preventing equipment and facilities downtime; develops and maintains strong relationships with customers and tenants; and provides recommendations for staff recruitment and hiring. The candidate is required to train Building Engineers and Grounds Maintenance staff as well as provide a framework for promotion and advancement. The Chief Building Engineer position requires administrative duties, working with tools to complete work orders as necessary, and maintaining maintenance logs and accountability measures.

Establishes work priorities and sequence of work; coordinates and schedules assignments.

Coordination, organizing, and directing building maintenance, managing both in-house staff and outside contracted staff to provide an optimum maintenance service within the prescribed budget.

Coordinates needed resources to provide access and support for small non-capital improvement projects.

Schedules and assigns projects and inspects work while in progress and upon completion to ensure proper quality and quantity from work performed.

Comprehensively reviews and interprets mechanical/electrical schematics and/or drawings.

Exhibits a working knowledge and understanding of facility fire protection/suppression systems.

Comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of Building Automation Systems and Maintenance Management Programs.

Provides input to the Property Manager in support of the building maintenance budget preparation, including submitting written budgetary recommendations, justifications, and anticipating future budgetary needs as requested. Responds to and resolves building tenant and resident complaints regarding lighting, temperature, noise, cleanliness, and air quality.

Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form. Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook at an intermediate level.

Maintains accurate material/labor cost records and prepares required work and labor reports.

Keeps work team and leadership informed; trains new employees and ensures that appropriate safety practices and work methods are observed in performing maintenance activities.

Supervises and evaluates assigned personnel. Assists with preparation of performance evaluations on personnel supervised.

Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including tenants, vendors, clients, peers, and subordinates. This shall require the ability to effectively communicate with all aforementioned persons.

Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Promotes the company’s mission to support Kerioth Corporation as a premier property management company, having the highest quality standards by providing responsive, cost-effective, and innovative management services.

Handles other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, climb, bend, lift, push-pull, walk in cramped areas, and be exposed to noisy locations susceptible to extreme hot and cold temperatures. Ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.