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Cousins Properties

Assistant Chief Engineer

Cousins Properties, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Headquartered in Atlanta, Cousins is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). Cousins has a simple, compelling strategy: Premier urban Sun Belt office portfolio, Disciplined about capital allocation, Best-in-class balance sheet, with Strong local operating platforms. Acting through its operating partnership, Cousins Properties LP, primarily invests in Class A office buildings located in high-growth Sun Belt markets. Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ) develops, owns, and manages a 20 million square foot trophy office portfolio in the high-growth Sun Belt markets of Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Dallas, Nashville, Tampa, and Phoenix.

Founded in 1958, Cousins creates shareholder value through its extensive expertise in the development, acquisition, leasing, and management of high-quality real estate assets. The Company has a comprehensive strategy in place based on a simple platform, trophy assets, and opportunistic investments. For more information, please visit www.cousins.com.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Chief Engineer requires hands-on maintenance of building systems for the safe, efficient, and proper operation of assigned properties. This role performs repairs and assists in the operation, monitoring, and performance of preventative maintenance and project administration on building systems as necessary. This role will also perform selected management duties as assigned. In the absence of the Chief Engineer will perform all the duties required of the Chief Engineer on a short-term basis.

Location:

This position is located in Atlanta, GA. This position is on-site. This is not a remote or hybrid position.

Responsibilities Electrical Systems

Possess an understanding of A.C. circuits and safety procedures

Trouble-shoot and find short circuits or ground in single or three-phase A.C. circuits

Replace outlets, switches, lighting ballasts, circuit breakers and motor control starters

HVAC Systems

Possess an understanding of the refrigeration cycle. Must have passed the test for a universal CFC license

Conduct preventative maintenance of air handling units

Respond to HVAC calls and make repairs or adjustments as needed

Test and adjust chemical treatment levels in water system

Perform daily inspections on chillers. Make adjustments as necessary. Record findings in the chiller log.

Replace belts, motors, bearings, actuators, and valves on air handling units and cooling towers

Adjust pneumatic or direct digital control (DDC) controllers and actuators for proper operation

Adjust set points, start-up and temperature on building energy management system

Trouble-shoot power induction units (PIU) or Fan Powered Terminal Units (FPIU) to determine if operating properly

Trouble-shoot, adjust, and balance pumping system

Life Safety Systems

Possess an understanding of the operation of the property’s life safety systems

Identify and respond to fire alarm and trouble calls. Properly enable and disable points.

Conduct a weekly inspection of Emergency Generator and Fire Pump and record results in log. Make recommendations for outside service as appropriate.

Repair and replace door closures, door hardware and door operators

Adjust and repair security systems

Possess an understanding of mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams

Management Responsibilities

Maximize performance and develop professional abilities of assigned personnel. May directly supervise one or more employees.

May assist with interviewing candidates for engineering positions

Counsel subordinates and record disciplinary action

Administer projects, including drafting proposals, developing scope of work, conducting the bidding process, overseeing contract performance, and closing out the project

Prepare Engineering budgets for utilities, repairs and maintenance, and capital improvements. Budgeting duties may include estimating utility consumption and costs and estimating repair and maintenance budget line items.

Monitor variances from the operating budget and report findings to Property Manager or supervisor

Prepare written reports as required and present them to appropriate Property Management or Engineering officials

Manage and execute the preventive maintenance program, including automated application programs

Supervise the work of vendors and contractors

Assist Property Management as required

Must be available for afterhours and weekend assignments/emergency calls. The level of availability will be the same as the Chief Engineer position with 24 hours, 7 days a week readiness. Exceptions such as during PTO times will be requested to the Chief Engineer.

Must coordinate PTO schedule under the direction of the Chief Engineer with the intent of having either the Chief or Assistant Chief present while the other is out

Must be available for remedial tasks such as painting, cleaning and unclogging toilets or drains

Assist the Chief Engineer in overseeing preventative and operational maintenance practices in accordance with industry standards and the Cousins Way Manual

Assume team leadership and project oversight as delegated by or necessary to assist the Chief Engineer

Perform functions of other Engineers in their absence, as necessitated by circumstances or determined by supervisor

Periodically review and inspect work performed by less experienced Engineers

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.

Required or Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A minimum of 8 years of experience in the building maintenance industry

A high school diploma or GED is required

To perform this job successfully the incumbent must work well with others and interface positively with customers

The position requires some specialized training in various types of tools and building equipment

A certified and accredited trade school degree in HVAC, electronic, or other industry related trade may be credited for up to two of the eight years

Requires knowledge and expertise in the operation of heavy equipment such as chillers, generators, switchgear, pumps, air handling units etc.

Must be knowledgeable in basic personal computer operation and capable of producing basic spreadsheets, memos, and e-mail messages. Typing skills are beneficial to the position.

Equivalent union training and certification is also acceptable

Should be knowledgeable in the safe and proper use of the following tools: Ladders, lifts, basic hand tools, multimeters, amp probes, anemometers (airflow meter & hood), pressure gauges, drain augers, plungers, safety goggles, ear protection, and fire extinguishers

This is an entry-level management position. Must have prior experience with assigning team projects, helping, and teaching others, and accepting responsibility for actions and results.

Responsiveness

– Need to perform responsibilities with an acute sense of urgency to meet the needs of others; respond to solve problems; willing to accept a variety of tasks associated with this position

Integrity

- Demonstrate sound business ethics; consistently comply with organizational values; protect confidential information

Customer Service

– Demonstrate optimum customer service delivery while performing all job functions

Communication

- Able to clearly express ideas; present verbal information in a straightforward manner; ask questions in order to open channels of communication; listen to understand perspective of others

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length

Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill cleaning and repair/maintenance tasks

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis

Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, handling objects, reaching with hands and arms, talking, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity

Cousins is an equal opportunity employer where employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and aptitude. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level Associate

Employment type Full-time

Industries Real Estate, Engineering Services, and Repair and Maintenance

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