Christopher E. Shipley
Edgewater,MD
Summary
Dynamic Sr. Chief Engineer with proven expertise in energy management and project oversight at The RMR Group. Successfully elevated building Energy Star scores by over 30 points through strategic retro commissioning. Adept in budget management and team leadership, driving operational excellence across multiple properties while ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Chief Engineer
The RMR Group
Washington, DC
07.2019 - 04.2025
- I was tasked with managing 9 Class A office and medical properties in Washington, DC, totaling 1.73 million square feet.
- I had 11 total engineers reporting to me, along with 2 Chief Engineers.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics for accuracy prior to implementation.
- Managed capital improvement projects to keep expenses within operational budgets.
- Performed regular inspections of equipment to identify areas of improvement or repair needs.
- Developed 10-year capital project plans for the DC portfolio.
- I sat on the Sustainability and Energy Savings Board, along with the Engineering Council in the RMR Group.
- Ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times during engineering operations.
Assistant Chief Engineer
Monday Properties
Roslyn, VA
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Oversee the operations and maintenance of the Twin Towers buildings in Rosslyn, VA.
- Oversaw and managed nine engineers who directly reported to me.
- Developed preventive maintenance plans for all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Improved cost-efficiency and output of diverse facility equipment through corrective maintenance, repair and calibration.
- Created detailed reports on all engineering-related activities for senior management review.
Lead Engineer
Liberty Property Trust
Washington, DC
03.2012 - 02.2019
- Company Overview: Presently working at 1100 17th street NW, Washington DC. The building is 146,000 Sq.Ft of office space.
- The building was built in 1963. The building is equipped with (3) KN26 hot water condensing boilers, (2) 320 ton Trane centrifugal chillers, (2) primary air handlers feeding the interior and exterior zones, (1) 450 ton cooling tower.
- Achievements:
- When I started at 1100 17th street the energy star was at a 37. Within 11 months I successfully had the building energy star certified at a 75 solely from retro commissioning. The building is currently an energy score of 89. I redesigned the penthouse while overseeing the replacement of (2) 1962 superior low pressure boilers with (3) KN-26 hot water condensing boilers along with a cooling tower replacement in 2017. I also oversaw a 4 million dollar amenity upgrade in 2017 with the addition of a fitness center, conference room, lobby renovation and tenant co-working hive.
- Presently working at 1100 17th street NW, Washington DC. The building is 146,000 Sq.Ft of office space.
Building Engineer
Liberty Property Trust
Washington, DC
04.2006 - 03.2012
- Company Overview: Worked at 1425 New York Ave, Washington DC. The building was a 275,000 Sq. /ft. of office space leased by GSA.
- The building was built in 1992 is equipped with two supply and return high speed vane axial blade fans. Pneumatic VAV system works independently with a newly installed Allerton DDC System. All electric heat with a central plant consisting of 2 York centrifugal chillers with a combined tonnage of 800 tons. A retail closed loop which operates 24-7. Two twin cell BAC cooling towers forced draft, at 1220 tons.
- Achievements:
- I raised our Energy Star score from a 42 to a 75 which allowed the building to become Energy Star rated. I assisted in lowering the electrical consumption by over $250,000 along with lowering tenant complaints.
- Worked at 333 Constitution Avenue, Elijah Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse. I responded to service calls for HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and Lighting. I also helped the Chief Engineer inventory the entire buildings equipment and create the preventive maintenance schedule.
- Worked at 1425 New York Ave, Washington DC. The building was a 275,000 Sq. /ft. of office space leased by GSA.
Maintenance Mechanic
PM Services Co
Washington, DC
01.2003 - 04.2006
- Replaced worn or damaged parts to maintain efficient operation of machines.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Performed preventive maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
Education
Diploma -
South River Senior High
Edgewater, MD06-2001
HVAC - Advanced Engineering
Center of Applied Technology
Skills
- Class 3 Steam Engineer
- Master Lock pinning and rekeying
- Certified flexible gas piping installation
- Project management
- Energy management
- Budget management
- Team leadership
- HVAC systems
Certification
- DC 3rd Class Steam License
- CFC Certification
Timeline
Sr. Chief Engineer
The RMR Group
07.2019 - 04.2025
Assistant Chief Engineer
Monday Properties
03.2019 - 07.2019
Lead Engineer
Liberty Property Trust
03.2012 - 02.2019
Building Engineer
Liberty Property Trust
04.2006 - 03.2012
Maintenance Mechanic
PM Services Co
01.2003 - 04.2006
Diploma -
South River Senior High
HVAC - Advanced Engineering
Center of Applied Technology
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