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Roving Chief Engineer

Bozzuto · NASHVILLE, TN 37210 · Posted Jun 26, 2026

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At Bozzuto, every team member shares a deep commitment to doing good for those around us . We live this each day by designing, building, managing and maintaining one-of-a-kind residences. Whether it’s the talent within our communities or the expertise across our property operations teams, we work together to make extraordinary happen for our clients, residents and fellow team members.

Our people are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences to everyone we serve including each other. This shared purpose drives us to excel in every role and fosters a welcoming, inclusive workplace where teamwork thrives. Guided by our core values of concern, creativity, passion and the pursuit of perfection, we are inspired and empowered to reach higher, unlock our full potential and be truly extraordinary.

Primary Responsibilities:

As the Chief Engineer, you will function as the hands on supervisor while ensuring that the onsite maintenance team/technicians deliver quality services that continue to keep Bozzuto managed properties and outstanding place for residents to call home and for retail and commercial tenants to do business.

As a Chief Engineer, your primary responsibilities include:

Ability to travel (roving) amongst a portfolio of properties within Nashville.

Oversee the operational aspects of the property in a manner which protects, maintains and improves the value of the owners asset

Effectively manage assigned staff to include activities such as assigning work, providing supervision and direction as needed

Implement preventive, ongoing and anticipated maintenance/repair programs

Select contracted services by developing scopes of work, requesting bids, monitor performance per scopes of work and contractual agreements

Manage multiple employees through effective communication, supervision, training and scheduling to ensure tasks are completed on time and within budget

Develop multi-year capital project plans and manage the process to complete the capital projects

Compliance with applicable building, city/county and safety codes and regulations

Monitor performance of in-house and contracted services and take necessary action to assure in-house performance and contracted services (security, landscaping, janitorial, etc.) are performing up to our maximum standards

Maintain safety, cleanliness and integrity of all areas of buildings (interior and exterior – including streetscape), systems and equipment for all property users

Evaluates center for property needs and recommends improvements as required.

Oversees the condition and preventive maintenance programs of key asset systems; HVAC and duct systems, fire protection/sprinkler systems, plumbing – sewer mains/clean out drains/structural building plumbing/sump pumps, vertical transportation, electrical equipment, etc.

Ensure that retail/commercial tenants are in compliance with lease required preventive and ongoing maintenance for their spaces (pest control, HVAC, exhaust/duct/hood cleaning, window cleaning, etc.)

Proactively manage insurance exposures at the property ensuring that all common areas throughout the asset are safe for public access

Develop and implement proactive strategies to resolve property operational and compliance-related challenges

Perform regular site inspections to assess physical property condition, compliance and overall administration

Create, implement and maintain long range capital improvements plans

Responsibility for completion of annual building systems inspection/testing, maintenance (ITM) requirements

In charge of sustaining peak efficiency operation levels for all property components

Ensure expeditious completion of all maintenance requests and apartment turnovers

Reinforce monthly staffing schedules, ensuring 24/7 emergency coverage. Manage ongoing staff development efforts and skill building/learning initiatives

Work cooperatively with Tenant Coordination to expedite the completion of Landlord work, delivery of spaces to tenants and the opening of tenants for business

What You Bring to Us:

Experience with Retail, Residential, Historic and New Buildings

Accredited Technical School, Military, or College Certification in HVAC and/or Operating Engineering Technologies and/or equivalent job related training and experience required

Universal HVAC (CFC) certification and DC-3 license required

Minimum of 5 years of related maintenance operations experience with 3 years of supervisory experience

Knowledge of risk management, OSHA, and MSDS

Skilled in performing HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and appliance repairs

Familiarity with overseeing drywall work, painting, caulking, and basic carpentry

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

This position is eligible for additional bonus opportunities.

Salary Range

$100,000 $115,000 USD

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