Lead Engineer

POSITION OVERVIEWUnder general direction, the Lead Engineer will supervise and direct through subordinate employees the maintenance, repair, and alteration of buildings and allied equipment; plan and schedule work projects; administer various service contracts; provide technical assistance to the Chief Engineer; perform related duties as required.This class has second-line supervisory responsibilities and receives direction from the Chief Engineer and gives direction through the Building Maintenance Field Technicians.  This class is characterized by a combination of supervisory and maintenance experience.  The nature of the work supervised is such that little direct supervision is needed.  After receiving information on desired results, the employee is expected to apply the requisite skills including the selection of appropriate work methods.  The Lead Engineer ensures that project deadlines are met and completed projects conform to initial plans and work quality standards.  The planning and scheduling of major projects is done in conjunction with the incumbent's immediate supervisor.  The incumbent handles selected phases of the work with selection based on the possession of requisite skills, staff availability, or a need to meet established completion dates.RESPONSIBILITIESPlans, schedules, orders materials, and supervises work on plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, electrical, ventilation, and pumping systems.Supervises minor construction or building alteration projects.Keeps associated records and prepares reports.Participates in the development and administration of maintenance, construction, or service contracts, including requests for proposals, bid conferences, evaluation, selection of bids, and award of contracts.Coordinates and assists in coordinating building maintenance activities with other departments, divisions and sections, the public, and outside agencies.Inspects buildings for safety hazards, maintenance needs, and disability access requirements.Prepares plans and specifications for small remodeling, alteration, and construction projects.Provide time and materials cost estimates.Analyzes energy usage and costs and originates changes to reduce consumption.Participates in the determination of maintenance and energy requirements of new buildings.Assists Supervisors in preparing the Building Maintenance budget and Capital Improvement Plans, administers and monitors the budget including submitting budgetary recommendations and anticipating future budgetary needs.  Prepares reviews and approves reports of a budgetary, technical and/or evaluative nature and recommends or implements courses of action.Assists with the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the section.Assists with the development of long-range plans and standards for building maintenance.Participates in the selection, training, motivation, and evaluation of staff.Participates in monitoring employee performance objectives.Instructs assigned subordinates.Resolves employee grievances.Establishes and maintains a cooperative working relationship with employees, members of other departments, other agencies, and the general public.Participates in the safety committee.Responsible for various maintenance Safety programs such as respiratory protection, fall safety, and confined space.