Chief Engineer - Critical Facilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Description:

Provides administrative and technical direction for the day-to-day operation and

maintenance of the Data Center facilities and equipment, including the

development of plans to keep building assets at the highest degree of care,

value, and reliability. The position holder must understand base building and

critical environment infrastructure, design, and support, and have experience

performing preventive maintenance on all base building and critical system

equipment, including electrical, HVAC, fire/life safety, and emergency back-up

systems. Manages the building engineering staff in conjunction with the Property

Manager. This position may be responsible for more than one site.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Critical Operations & System Maintenance

● Staff & Vendor Management: Manage operating engineers, electricians, service

contractors, and other vendors to operate and maintain the Client’s data

processing facilities and 

support infrastructure systems.

●  System Design & Emergency Response: Understand the engineering design and

operational aspects of 

the facility’s systems and equipment. Immediately recognize system shortcomings

and respond to 

operational and emergency situations.

●  Preventive Maintenance Management: Formulate, implement, and maintain strict

adherence to the 

preventative maintenance program. Schedule PMs with minimal disruption to

building services, 

delegate tasks to qualified staff, and supervise maintenance on all base

building and critical 

equipment.

●  Standard Operating Compliance: Ensure adherence to all Standard Operating

Procedures (SOP), 

Methods of Procedure (MOP), Emergency Response Procedures (ERP), and the formal

change control 

process established for critical environments.

●  Safety & Code Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with all Federal, State,

and Local codes, 

regulations, and standards, as well as OSHA requirements. Maintain compliance

with Newmark and 

Client policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous

materials.

●  Rounds & Performance Monitoring: Conduct routine assessments, tests, and

rounds, analyzing data 

to assure proper functioning of equipment. Participate in site inspections.

●  Equipment & HVAC Operations: Oversee and monitor the operation—making

customer-approved 

adjustments—of refrigeration, heat exchangers, HVAC, electrical, emergency

backup systems, hot 

water systems, boilers, pumps, valves, piping, and filters. Analyze operations,

determine root 

causes of malfunctions, and take corrective action.

●  Equipment Repairs & Log Documentation: Oversee machinery repairs as needed

and ensure proper 

documentation in logbooks at the end of each shift. Review operational

information in shift 

logbooks and resolve work order completion issues.

●  Inventory & Asset Management: Maintain parts, tools, and equipment inventory.

Perform annual 

tool and equipment inventories, ensuring exact descriptions, model numbers, and

serial numbers are 

recorded and submitted to the building manager with justifications for new

items.

●  Reporting & Administrative Controls: Coordinate and submit monthly equipment

reports to 

management regarding general PMs and repairs. Develop business controls for

operations and 

maintenance areas.

●  Client Relations: Respond to Client and user group requests, ensuring all

reasonable measures 

are taken to satisfy their needs in a timely and efficient manner.

●  Shift Scheduling & After-Hours Coverage: Manage shift scheduling to provide

necessary coverage 

while reducing overtime. Ensure an equitable after-hours technical

coverage program. Approve engineering personnel timesheets and overtime.

●  Training & Certification: Oversee the training and certification of all

engineering and 

maintenance personnel performing tasks in the critical environment or associated

infrastructure.

● Incident Reporting: Promptly report all incidents, accidents, and injuries.

Provide thorough 

cause-and-effect evaluations and implement corrective actions.

● Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Education, and Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

● College Degree (Preferred)

● Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in mechanical trades, HVAC, and/or

electrical, or registered Professional Engineer.

● Minimum of five (5) years of experience in critical facility/plant engineering

and maintenance supervision with managerial experience required.

Certifications & Licensures

○ Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP) or similar (Preferred).

○ Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar (Preferred).

○ NFPA 70E Certification / OSHA 10/30 (Preferred).

Knowledge

● Strong knowledge of electricity, electrical distribution systems, HVAC,

Chiller, and fire systems.

● Experience with emergency backup systems (generators, UPS, battery plants,

etc.).

● Familiarity with preventative maintenance and work order software systems

(CMMS).

● Familiarity with building automation systems (BAS/BMS).

● Excellent communication skills, a positive approach to the job, and the

ability to handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

● Ability to analyze system operations, determine root causes of problems, and

execute corrective action.

● Experience with training, development, and evaluation of maintenance staff.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

● Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.

● May be on-call after regular business hours.

● Requires participation in shift scheduling and after-hours emergency technical

coverage.

Benefits and Perks

● Parental Leave: Industry-leading Parental Leave Policy (up to 16 weeks).

● Healthcare: Comprehensive, generous health coverage options.

● Family Support: Bright Horizons back-up child/family care program.

● Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package.

● Growth & Education: Tuition reimbursement programs and referral incentives.

● Networking: Opportunities to connect across a global real estate platform.

(Benefits and perks listed may vary depending on the nature of employment and

specific job location).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified

applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,

color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national

origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic

protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.