Chief Engineer Playbook to Success
This allows for apples-to-apples comparison across vendors. Using Avendra • Source pre-vetted vendors with competitive pricing. • Avendra will check pricing for preferred vendors. • Review past work history with your property. • Utilize national pricing and contract templates. • Ensure vendors comply with Atrium standards automatically. Comparing Historical Costs • Review previous invoices and PM reports. • Compare labor hours, materials used, and service frequency. • Ask direct questions when numbers don’t align: o “Why is this labor estimate higher than last year?”
o “Have material costs increased or is a diSerent component being used?” Verifying Vendor Findings This is a core responsibility, not optional. A Chief Engineer must verify every vendor’s finding before approving work. This includes: • Reviewing the vendor’s report, photos, readings, and diagnostics. • Comparing findings with your team’s notes and PM history. • Conduct your own basic troubleshooting to confirm the issue. • Requesting evidence (leak logs, error codes, test readings, thermal images). • Asking clarifying questions: o “Show me the failed component.” o “What readings confirm this diagnosis?” o “Is there a repair option before replacement?” • Obtaining a second opinion for major or conflicting findings. (Utilize RDOF and Chiefs)
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