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About CB Richard Ellis

CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world's largest commercial real estate services firm (in terms of 2007 revenue). With over 29,000 employees, the Company serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 300 offices worldwide (excluding affiliate offices). CB Richard Ellis offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting. CB Richard Ellis is the only commercial real estate services company named one of the 50 "best in class" companies by BusinessWeek, and was also named one of the 100 fastest growing companies by Fortune. Please visit our Web site at www.cbre.com.

CBRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Responsible to assist the Chief Operating Engineer with the planning, implementation, coordination and supervision of mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, energy management and manpower development programs for this mission critical data center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Supervise maintenance staff; and assign and monitor maintenance projects.

Conduct regular inspections of operating mechanical, electrical and equipment systems; make necessary adjustments to operating equipment and controls.

Assist with maintenance/engineering issues (plumbing, HVAC, electrical) as required.

Assist with the administration of inventory control programs and systems.

Provide for quality assurance by creating and implementing preventive maintenance programs and recommending improvements to existing programs on an on-going basis.

Develop/maintain effective building-specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals.

Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors and technicians.

Maintain on-going communication with tenants, owners, property management and vendors.

Coordinate development of and/or maintain as-built drawings.

Respond quickly to emergency situations (i.e. fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns.

Prepare and maintain engineering reports.

Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and company directives as relates to building operations.

Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for identifying training needs, tracking performance, coaching, and motivating direct reports. Responsible for hiring, terminating, compensation, and performance evaluation.

Over see building crew.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Bachelors degree preferred.

Minimum of 4 years related experience.

Experience as a building engineer within a critical facility or data center.

Familiar troubleshooting electrical and mechanical building systems

Advanced knowledge in HVAC, fire alarm, UPS, raised floor computer room, generators, chillers and other systems related to critical facilities, large commercial buildings and data centers.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

Universal Technician for CFC’s, valid driver’s license, appropriate license/permit for trade as may also be required, i.e. Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues. Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups. Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles. Reviews complex financial/business analysis and reports prepared by subordinates.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations. Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills.

OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of current GAAP and FASB regulations.


SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies and business practices to achieve complex results. Responsible for setting department deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause long-term impact to co-workers, supervisor, department and/or line of business

Premier Store Fixtures, a leading manufacturer and importer has an immediate opening for an Engineering Manager in our Long Island headquarters.

JOB SUMMARY:
The individual will manage a staff of designers/drafters and be responsible for overall fixture design and implementation. This position will mechanically design fixtures with a focus on cost effective and high quality solutions. Especially important to this role is to manage timelines and productivity of staff and ensure quality. Candidate must communicate well, both verbally and in writing and be able to transfer knowledge in a comprehensive fashion. Must have above average troubleshooting skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use experience in store fixture design to improve the quality, practice, and delivery of engineering designs to our clients.
• Serve as primary interface and process expert with customer design to facilitate a producible design, fabrication, and scheduling of build-to-print products with a focus on design for manufacturability and process improvement.
• Translates customer requirements from the initial quote stage through qualification and implementation.
• Responsible for accurate Bill of Materials.
• Select and ensure proper qualification of suppliers.
• Lead and direct the activities of the Estimator(s). Actively participate in and review complex or strategic RFQs. Evaluate quotes in terms of delivery dates/commitments, materials, tooling, and fixtures/equipment necessary to support specific production.
• Act as a facilitator to staff, leveraging in-house “process experts” to champion design for manufacturability, process improvement initiatives, and cost reduction activities.
• Prepares rough sketches for staff by studying engineering specifications.
• Prepares final drawings by studying engineering sketches, specifications, and supporting documents; drawing multiple views of fixtures components and parts; and identifying, tolerances, and materials.
• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information; conferring with designers/drafters.
• Lead, teach, and direct the activities of the designers/drafters. Assist in the planning for development, documentation, implementation, control, and improvement of production processes.
• Manage relationship with external SolidWorks system consultants.
• Working closely with Quality management, direct appropriate application of to ensure high quality, cost effective, and robust process implementation.
• Develop and utilize performance metrics for all areas of direct responsibility to maintain alignment of team performance and company goals.
• Lead technical troubleshooting of production processes and equipment.

PLEASE REMIT RESUME WITH SALARY REQUIREMENTS

About CB Richard Ellis

CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG), an S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world's largest commercial real estate services firm (in terms of 2006 revenue). With over 24,000 employees, the Company serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 300 offices worldwide (excluding affiliate and partner offices). CB Richard Ellis offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting. In 2007, BusinessWeek named CB Richard Ellis one of the 50 "best in class" companies across all industries. Please visit our Web site at www.cbre.com.

Our management of over a billion square feet for corporate, institutional, not-for-profit and government space users around the world delivers the highest level of customer service and value, which enables clients to focus on their core business. By partnering with our clients our approach to facilities management goes well beyond traditional service models. Our people, by applying our knowledge, technology, procurement leverage and processes, are able to customize our delivery of services to any client's culture and create a competitive advantage for the client.

CBRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

* Act as technical advisor in the development and execution of capital projects (interpretation of project scope: identifying all risks, flaws, oversights, opportunities for better solutions (technology, use, functionality, maintenance, failure potential, etc.)

* Coordinate project scheduling on a cross functional basis

* Complete comprehensive punch list inspection of all projects, obtain close-out documents.

* Maintain and review 10 year infrastructure plan quarterly for needs of all facilities

* Responsible for developing a yearly energy Management Strategic Plan and executing this plan to ensure the most efficient utilization of Electrical, Gas and water resources.

* Energy Management: Trend and monitor use on an ongoing basis so to ensure a positive trend.

* Coordinate Capital allocation, resource alignment and execution of Energy related projects for all Phoenix facilities.

* Attend Energy Management seminars and Trainings to achieve certification in energy Management.

* Be proactive member of local energy Mgt association or entities

* Evaluate and implement the latest technologies to ensure best use of available resources (solar, wind, cogeneration, alternative fuels, etc.)

* Coordinate annual electrical inspection with outside contractor.

* Evaluate and provide cost Benefit analysis for engineering related cost savings initiatives/ideas.

* Participation of Job hazard Analysis program

* Experience with Capital Projects (implementation, commissioning, procedures.

* Electrical Engineering (Experience with energy management practices, degree, reporting, trending, tracking).

* Environmental – Energy Star, Renewable Energy

* Long Term Planning experience – infrastructure, cost benefit analysis, cost savings.

* Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex business documents.

* Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style.

* Ability to make effective presentations on general topics to an internal department, large group of employees, clients and/or management.

* Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of options in varying situations.

* Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions.

* Conducts basic financial analysis, requires knowledge of financial terms and principles.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university and a minimum of four to six years of related experience and/or training

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

Real Estate Salesperson license

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex business documents. Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style. Ability to effectively respond to sensitive issues, complex inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, supervisor, and/or management. Ability to make effective presentations on general topics to an internal department, large group of employees, clients, and/or management. Ability to motivate employees and client groups to take desired action

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions. Conducts basic financial analysis

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of options in varying situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills

OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.

Egineering & Environmental Services is a 600+ person firm operating throughout the United States and abroad. Founded in 1970, operates from nine offices: Elmwood Park (corporate headquarters) and Trenton, NJ; Doylestown and Philadelphia, PA; New York, NY; New Haven, CT; Miami and Tallahassee, FL.; and Las Vegas, NV. International operates from our New York, Miami, London and Athens offices. broad range of services including the following: site/civil engineering; geotechnical engineering; environmental engineering; surveying; natural resources assessments and permitting; traffic engineering; landscape architecture and planning; asbestos, lead, indoor air quality and mold consulting; demolition engineering; cultural resources and archeology; and computer information services.

Our staff of highly trained technical, scientific and field-specialist professionals, approach design challenges with a combination of technical knowledge, practical experience and innovative solutions. By providing a diverse array of integrated services in-house, we simplify the coordination effort for our clients, maintain cost effectiveness, and streamline the regulatory approval process. We provide effective quality control and assurance from project inception to completion. We serve both public and private sector clients and have earned more than 40 major awards for engineering excellence and technical innovation, as recognized by the American Council of Engineering Companies.

PERSONNEL
Employees are organized into project teams with a Principal of the firm as team leader. This organization provides effective flexibility with efficient application of personnel resources while maintaining the highest level of professional competence. A team’s Principal is actively involved and responsible for all projects. Employees are encouraged to professionally develop and maintain themselves at the leading edge of technological development. Our commitment to ongoing education has led us to develop our own Learning Center. In-house training, technical seminars and in-house graduatestudy courses are offered year-round in all core and associated disciplines.

An equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, citizenship, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

HEALTH AND SAFETY
Is committed to protecting the safety and health of its employees by providing a workplace conducive to preventing injury and illness. Systems are in place for identifying and managing safety and health risks, complying with all applicable laws and regulations, and educating and training our workforce. Our safety performance indicators, OSHA Total Incident Rate, OSHA Lost Workday Case Rate, and Experience Modification Rate continue to positively express our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.