The Building People has an opportunity available for a Senior Chief Engineer to oversee approximately 1,000,000 SF in Kings Point, NY. The Senior Chief Engineer will cover the following duties: Duties/Responsibilities: As a member of the contract PMO, to oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems Supervisory and management support to Preventive Maintenance Supervisor, engineers and maintenance staff Create and routinely update a documented plan that includes preventive, predictive and reactive maintenance procedures Participate regularly in client-facing and property team communications Lead, create and manage the engineering budget and participate in the overall operating budget process Assist in the development of a capital improvement plan Select, schedule, supervise and direct contractors/vendors, monitor and document performance Respond effectively to emergencies and service calls Provide timely update to Property Management Team Assist with soliciting proposals from vendors for assigned projects. Lead and organize ongoing technical, safety, and operational process training programs and procedures Other duties as requested by property management team and/or client Oversee large, complex facilities and maintenance projects Contributes to the organization through strategy definition and implementation of directed initiatives Develops or assists with documentation and information maintenance Ensure all facilities systems are in proper working order by ensuring preventative maintenance is conducted and issues are addressed promptly Leads complex facilities projects Accurately estimates building costs and project timelines Communicates status of facilities projects to supervisor and others impacted in the facility Oversee maintenance and operations contracts with vendors Secures and maintains maintenance and operations contracts Ensure contracts are maintained and services are scheduled as needed to maintain continuity of operations Prepares reports and maintains records associated with vendor operation and maintenance, and facility operation and maintenance Produces written reports as requested or needed and by specified deadline Develop and Implement Facility Related Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Prepares and/or implements a detailed preventative maintenance plan for equipment to include routine testing of critical systems and equipment Leads or assists in coordinating or performing inspections Assists with safety equipment, inspection, certification, and maintenance Assists with establishing emergency contact procedures for unscheduled system interruptions or equipment malfunctions Assist as necessary with activities related to safety and operations committee meetings Provides technical assistance during emergency response incidents as necessary Applies knowledge of principles, methods, and equipment relating to steam generation, refrigeration, mechanical and electrical requirements in training