Engineering Development Manager

Overview

Responsibilities

• Integrate engineering best practices into the development and construction process in concert with the onsite Property Management and Engineering Teams.
• Monitor and track all development and construction-related activities throughout the portfolio. Provide situation status updates to key stakeholders. Escalate potential and actualized issues through appropriate protocols.
• Perform engineering analytics as they relate to development and construction projects: energy analysis, capital/operational cost impacts, logistical impacts. Effectively communicate analytic results to inform decision-making.
• Provide oversight of critical infrastructure projects, planning guidelines, commissioning, and closeout.
• Engage and manage 3rd party consultants throughout processes.
• Work with key stakeholders to ensure compliance as related to proper construction and project administration from scope inception to closeout.
• Review and assist in the management and engineering review of potential leasing transactions throughout the portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with building and commissioning requirements.
• Build and maintain robust relationships with the Property Teams.
• Manage multi-year capital infrastructure and expenditure plans for assigned assets.
• Manage collection and archiving of all critical documentation. Ensure that team members are properly providing all development and construction documentation (drawings, schematics, equipment operations manuals, warranty documents, etc.). Review design and construction documentation throughout the development/construction process and provide feedback/comments accordingly.

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year technical degree in engineering or related field. Minimum five years experience in construction management, engineering design, commissioning, or equivalent industry experience.
• Thorough knowledge of building HVAC, electrical, plumbing, automation, and life safety/fire protection systems; thorough understanding of all building related codes and standards.
• Skills in critical systems such as emergency/stand-by generators, automatic transfer switches, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, power distribution systems, UPS batteries, etc.
• Fundamental skills in HVAC systems such as Cooling Towers, Chillers, Pumps, Air Handler Units, Fan Coil Units, VRF systems, etc.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, and various measuring and testing devices.
• Technical proficiency in operations of Building Management Systems and Life Safety Systems.
• Proficiency with Procore or related construction management platforms.
• Proficiency with CAD/BIM oriented platforms.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing people and customers. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.