The Howard Hughes name is synonymous with an unrelenting passion for excellence. While his achievements in aviation and the silver screen are legendary, it was his investments in real estate that form the foundation of our company. With passion, determination and limitless imagination, he built one of the great American empires of the 20th century. At Howard Hughes, we live by our purpose to help people discover new ways of experiencing life - because it's not just buildings and places that matter, it's what you do with them that can change the way people live.

We aspire to be the most creatively driven real estate company in the world and we believe in fostering a culture that is built to last by cultivating curiosity and empowering every employee to find their story in this great organization.

About The Role

Assist the Senior Operations Manager to ensure that all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment are properly maintained to achieve high-quality performance and economical, safe operation. Responsible for assisting and implementing daily routine operations of the building, grounds and equipment, and supervision of the non-exempt, mechanic staff. Assist in the preparation of budgets for all operating costs. Assist in the coordination of construction scopes of work for landlord/tenant buildouts. Supervise scheduled and unscheduled work by outside contractors.

What You Will Do

• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of an effective program for maintaining the facilities and equipment including:

  • Preventative maintenance programs

  • Handling all facilities and equipment problems

  • Evaluating all major systems to ensure continuous maximum efficiency (including HVAC, Central Plant, etc.)

  • Establishing emergency procedures for fire, threats, power failure

  • Maintaining and checking operating logs daily for all equipment and systems and general complaints.

• Assign work orders and supervise duties performed by all maintenance mechanic personnel; help establish and maintain a training program to ensure continuous hands-on job development and job enhancement.

• Solicit proposals and review outside contractor specifications, procedures, products, materials, workmanship; review monthly billings.

• Continuously inspect all public areas, tenant spaces and windows, conduct building tours.

• Help maintain fire alarm systems with outside contractors. Review system and procedures with security personnel. Execute the annual fire system annual inspection. Coordinate fire drills.

• Understand the Property and Master service agreements.

• Create, update, and monitor inventory controls of materials, tools and plans.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety agencies (OSHA, Red Tag, Lock-Out, MSDS, etc).

• Assist with construction scope of work for landlord/tenant buildouts.

• Partner with all teams (Marketing, Specialty Leasing, Tenant Coordination, etc.) on understanding, communicating, and implementing events, activations, and installations.

• Assist with budget for all operating costs.

• Other duties as assigned.

About You

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred

• Minimum of 3 years facilities or construction experience preferred.

• 1 year supervisory experience with strong leadership skills and the ability to delegate, strongly preferred.

• Preventative Maintenance and Energy Management experience preferred.

• Basic understanding of air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

• Basic understanding of fire/life safety systems.

• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing and carpentry.

• Good tenant relations skills.

• Valid Driver's License.

• Ability to work with little supervision.

• Ability to interact effectively as part of a team.

• Ability to handle a dynamic work environment with competing priorities.

• Team player who has the ability to multi-task and is self-directed.

• Build positive working relationships with employees at all levels within the organization.

• Exercise sound judgment when making decisions.

• Good problem solver/creative thinker.

• "Can-do" attitude, pro-active and resourceful.

Work Environment:

• Typical engineering/maintenance office environment. Some exposure to loud noises (tools) and hazardous materials.

• Schedule will vary dependent on workload - including some nights, weekends and holidays.

Special Physical Demands or Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, push, climb, stand, reach, bend and balance.

• Must be available for 24 hours on-call for emergencies required.

This job description is not meant to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Howard Hughes reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Howard Hughes does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, HHH will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, HHH explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Howard Hughes.