Chief Building Engineer

Job Title: Chief Building Engineer

Department: Operations

Reports to: Director of Operations - Facilities

Supervises: Assistant Chief Building Engineer, Building Engineers, Painter, Plumber, HVAC Technician, Maintenance Mechanic

FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt

Why the Colorado Convention Center is a great place to work:

$500 Signing Bonus after 30 days of service, additional $500 bonus upon successful completion of 90 days of service!

Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Health, dental, vision insurance, eligible upon hire

401(k) investment plan, with a discretionary employer match of up to 3%

Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plans

Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance

Short- and long-term disability insurance available

RTD Eco Pass: As a Full-time employee the Colorado Convention Center currently offers an RTD Eco Pass.

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee assistance program

Compensation: Compensation is dependent on experience and ranges from $108,000 -$115,000 per year.

General Summary of Position

Plan, Supervise and direct the work and the work force 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:

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 particular 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 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 accurate set of HVAC, 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 accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

Three to five years experience in a facility engineer 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 inter-personal 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

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

Possess and maintain a valid and applicable license as a stationary engineer

Possess and maintain a valid universal CFC 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 accommodations 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/ASM 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 .

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.