Job ID: 2616
Job Title: Director of Engineering
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Description: Director of Engineering
Responsibilities
Support corporate, regional, property management, leasing, and construction teams with technical research and formal recommendations on operational issues, including:
- Management of third-party engineering personnel and contracts.
- Oversight of preventative maintenance and engineering-related tenant requests.
- Analysis and recommendations for energy reduction and efficiency improvements.
- Fire/Life Safety Code compliance and maintenance standards.
- Vendor monitoring and recommendations for building HVAC and electrical systems.
Ensure that proper procedures and standards are practiced and maintained at each property, with a focus on compliance with Standard Operating Procedures:
- Completion of preventative maintenance tasks.
- Response to tenant requests in a timely and efficient manner.
- Review and verification of required reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Conduct property inspections and audits.
- Implement and monitor compliance with building rules and operational standards.
Provide guidance to property management and construction teams to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations:
- Coordination with relevant permit authorities.
- Supervision of hazardous material handling.
- Fire code compliance, testing, and monitoring.
Assist management with the review, analysis, and production of essential reports, including:
- Capital and operating budget preparation.
- Leasing negotiation support.
- Execution of special projects as assigned.
- After-hours HVAC calculations and assessments.
What You’ll Need
- 10+ years of hands-on experience managing complex technical building systems in Class A commercial high-rise office buildings or other large properties.
- Strong technical expertise and working knowledge of building structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering preferred; LEED certification is a plus.
