Thomas Calnan
Lynnfield
Summary
Results-driven Chief Engineer with extensive expertise in project management and team development. Successfully implemented innovative infrastructure solutions, optimizing building performance and tenant satisfaction while managing multi-million dollar projects within budget and timelines.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Engineer
Newmark, Lincoln Properties & Brookfield Properties
53 State Steet Boston, MA 02109
10.2001 - Current
- For the past 25 years, I have managed engineering operations for a 1.26‑million‑square‑foot LEED Gold, Energy Star rated Class A high‑rise in Boston’s Financial District. The site includes 24/7 engineering coverage and a half‑million‑gallon thermal storage system that reduces peak electrical demand and lowers utility costs.
- The team has converted a pneumatically controlled HVAC infrastructure to a state of the art DDC control system. All base building systems were designed and installed by the in-house Engineering Staff
- Led engineering teams to implement innovative infrastructure solutions, enhancing operational efficiencies
- Developed and executed comprehensive maintenance plans, optimizing building performance and tenant satisfaction.
- Spearheaded project management initiatives, ensuring adherence to timelines and budget constraints for multi-million dollar developments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish best practices in engineering processes and standards .
Chief Engineeer
Equity Office Properties
Wellesley, MA
08.1999 - 09.2001
- I served as Manager of Engineering for 3.2 million square feet of suburban office space with diverse mechanical systems of varying vintages.
- Operated 4 major suburban office sites in Wellesly, Newton and Westwood MA.
- Automated day to day systems to include mechanical operational logs, water treatment, preventative maintenance scheduling and completion.
- Developed and managed Long and short term R&M and Capital budgets.
- Managed major infrastucture and tenant improvement projects.
Assistant Chief Engineer
Hines
125 Summer Street
01.1996 - 08.1999
- Led maintenance initiatives to enhance building systems efficiency and reliability.
- Developed training programs for engineering staff to improve technical skills and operational knowledge.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime and extend asset life.
- Collaborated with project teams to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miscellaneous Certificate And Licensing Programs
Skills
- Extremely well versed in overall Building Controls and Mechanical Systems
- I take particular pride in developing in‑house engineering teams through training, mentorship, and hands‑on involvement in base‑building upgrades
- My experience includes managing numerous capital projects such as curtain wall waterproofing, roofing, tenant fit‑outs, garage concrete repairs, emergency generator replacement, and high‑pressure pump system upgrades
- I have created and implemented operational guidelines for engineering teams across multiple properties
Timeline
Chief Engineer
Newmark, Lincoln Properties & Brookfield Properties
10.2001 - Current
Chief Engineeer
Equity Office Properties
08.1999 - 09.2001
Assistant Chief Engineer
Hines
01.1996 - 08.1999
High School Diploma -
Miscellaneous Certificate And Licensing Programs