Published:

Apr 7, 2025

Chief Engineer - Luxury High Rise

Chief Engineer - Luxury High Rise

Location:

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Category:

Leadership

Type:

Full-Time Hourly

Comp Range:

$100,000 - $110,000

At Percy, we're building new ways to help people find meaningful career opportunities at some of the best companies in the country. We're currently looking for a Chief Engineer for a brand-new luxury high rise in Fort Lauderdale.

Candidates should be comfortable leading building operations for a high-rise luxury property, working hands-on with their team, and overseeing complex mechanical systems and vendor relationships. If this sounds like you and you're looking for a long-term opportunity at a flagship property, this could be a perfect fit.

If you'd like to apply, please submit a resume for consideration.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Lead and manage day-to-day building operations for a 43-story luxury high rise

  • Oversee preventive maintenance and operation of high-rise mechanical systems, including WSHPs, cooling towers, DOAS units, fire safety systems, elevators, and more

  • Manage and support a team of 2 (Maintenance Tech and Groundskeeper), and oversee vendors and contracted services

  • Maintain strong communication with residents, ownership, and contractors to ensure timely, high-quality service

Qualifications and Skills

  • 3+ years of experience as a Maintenance Supervisor or Chief Engineer in a luxury high-rise or high-rise hotel

  • Strong hands-on technical background with HVAC, cooling towers, gensets, and fire/life safety systems

  • Ability to read and understand MEP plans and communicate effectively with vendors and ownership

  • EPA Universal and CPO certifications required

Perks

  • Brand new, flagship luxury property with state-of-the-art systems

  • 50% rent discount 

  • Quarterly bonus (10% of salary)