Arimar Eslava
Kilroy Realty via UG2 Engineering
Los Angeles,CA
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Accomplished Chief Engineer offering 15+ years of supervising and executing direct preventive and corrective maintenance. In-depth knowledge of general repairs and new system installations combined with a business-oriented perspective. Familiar with all facets of design, construction, and implementation.
Work History
Chief Engineer
3 Years- Reported to regional chief engineer and property manager regarding engineering operations.
- Chief Engineer in a crew of 3 including a Chief, Journeymen, and Apprentice
- Oversaw payroll and managed the engineering team, coordinated jobs, projects, and repairs throughout the building, and maintained all mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and work areas.
- Tenant improvements/vendor management: Participation in construction meetings; conduct job walks and frequent inspection walks; overseeing and managing a variety of vendors and contractors to ensure implementation of all required safety programs, including engineering standards, operational procedures and industry guidelines in addition to the compliance of all codes, rules and regulations to federal, state, local and site-specific standards, policies and protocols.
- Construction project/tenant improvement facilitation and management: Maple Plaza (290,000 RSF)
- Assisted with budget preparation and financial reporting to support project funding and resource allocation.
- Managed tenant improvements and vendor relationships, conducted construction meetings, job walks, and inspections to ensure adherence to safety programs, engineering standards, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Knowledge in building sustainability with participation in Fitwel certification
- Managed HVAC systems, including VRV/VRF, VAV, and DX systems for optimal performance.
- Facilitated and managed construction projects and tenant improvements for Maple Plaza (290,000 RSF), ensuring timely and quality execution.
Assistant Chief Engineer
6 Months- Assistant Chief Engineer in a crew of 7 including a Chief, 2 Journeymen, Apprentice and 2 Maintenance Attendants
- Managed payroll, oversaw the engineering team, coordinated tasks and repairs, and maintained various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems throughout the property.
- Tenant improvements/vendor management: Participation in construction meetings; conduct job walks and frequent inspection walks; overseeing and managing a variety of vendors and contractors to ensure implementation of all required safety programs, including engineering standards, operational procedures and industry guidelines in addition to the compliance of all codes, rules and regulations to federal, state, local and site-specific standards, policies and protocols.
- HVAC System: VRV/VRF, VAV System, DX System
- Managed tenant improvements and vendor relations by participating in construction meetings, conducting job walks, and inspecting work, ensuring compliance with safety programs, engineering standards, and all applicable codes and regulations.
- Facilitated full-building power-down drills to enhance fire life safety protocols.
- Assistance with budgets and financial reporting.
- Facilitated and managed construction projects and tenant improvements for Maple Plaza (290,000 RSF), 407 Maple (164,000 RSF), and Beverly Place (132,000 RSF).
- Managed logistics for building relocation to ensure seamless transition.
Lead Engineer
2 Years 7 Months- Reported directly to Chief Engineer and Property Manager regarding project updates.
- Tenant improvements/vendor management: Participation in construction meetings; conduct job walks and frequent inspection walks; overseeing and managing a variety of vendors and contractors to ensure implementation of all required safety programs, including engineering standards, operational procedures and industry guidelines in addition to the compliance of all codes, rules and regulations to federal, state, local and site-specific standards, policies and protocols.
- Construction project/tenant improvement facilitation and management: Maple Plaza (430,000 RSF); The Collective (225,000 RSF); 555 Aviation (260,000 RSF); Loyola Marymount University – School of Film & Television (50,000 RSF); Facebook (260,000 RSF); Gunderson (40,000 RSF); Saatchi & Saatchi (80,000 RSF)
- Assisted in budget preparation and financial reporting to ensure accurate tracking of expenses.
- Managed tenant improvements and vendor relations: Participated in construction meetings, conducted job walks and inspections, and oversaw vendors and contractors to ensure compliance with safety programs, engineering standards, operational procedures, and all relevant codes and regulations.
- Facilitated fire life safety protocols during full-building power-downs to ensure compliance and safety.
- Managed HVAC systems including VRV/VRF and DX systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Assistance with budgets and financial reporting.
Building Engineer
4 Years 1 Month- Hines/ABM (Same Property): Hines purchased the asset in June 2013, switching all building engineers to in-house.
- Reports to: Chief Engineer and Property Manager
- Includes, but not limited to: Maintenance and housekeeping of all mechanical, electrical, HVAC, FLS, plumbing and work areas in addition to miscellaneous repairs throughout the property as requested and delegated by tenants and supervisors.
- Tenant improvements/vendor management: Participation in construction meetings; conduct job walks and frequent inspection walks; overseeing and managing a variety of vendors and contractors to ensure implementation of all required safety programs, including engineering standards, operational procedures and industry guidelines in addition to the compliance of all codes, rules and regulations to federal, state, local and site-specific standards, policies and protocols.
- Assisted with budget development and financial reporting to support effective resource allocation.
- Managed tenant improvements and vendor coordination by participating in construction meetings, conducting job walks and inspections, and overseeing contractors to ensure adherence to safety programs, engineering standards, and compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.
- Facilitated fire life safety drills and managed full-building power-down procedures to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
Building Engineer
2 Years 3 Months- Same description and site as above
Education
4-Year Graduate - Local 501 (International Union of Operating Engineers)
Associates of Science Degree - Electronics Engineering Technology
Certification
B.O.M.A Certified Engineer, USGBC LEED Green Associate, TOBY Awards BOMA Los Angeles Region winner 407 Maple 10/23, TOBY Awards BOMA Pacific Southwest Region winner 407 Maple 4/24, EPA 608 Refrigeration Certification, OSHA 30 Certification, Certified Electronics Technician (CET) Association., Certified HP LaserJet Technician.
Timeline
Chief Engineer
Kilroy Realty via UG2 Engineering
09.2023 - CurrentRead More
Assistant Chief Engineer
Tishman Speyer
03.2023 - 09.2023Read More
Lead Engineer
Tishman Speyer
08.2017 - 03.2020Read More
Building Engineer
Hines
06.2013 - 07.2017Read More
Building Engineer
Tishman Speyer via ABM Engineering
03.2011 - 06.2013Read More
ITT Technical Institute
Associates of Science Degree from Electronics Engineering Technology
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IUOE Apprenticeship
4-Year Graduate from Local 501 (International Union of Operating Engineers)
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